Monthly Archives: February 2014

50 Years After The Civil Rights Act: Looking Back & Moving Forward

Feb. 18, 2014 / By
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Last week, the California Conference for Equality and Justice celebrated its 23rd annual Interfaith/Intercultural breakfast commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act...

2014 21st Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival (March 13-23, 2014)

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The San Diego Latino Film Festival is presented yearly by MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego...

Boyle Heights residents express concerns over proposed mixed-use housing development

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A small, but emotionally charged crowd came together at YouthBuild Boyle Heights Feb...

Commentary: Why Does Diversity Spur Hate in a Diverse Nation?

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Editor’s Note: Coachella Unincorporated is not supporting Coca Cola products, simply expressing one point of view regarding the content of its recent television commercial...

President Visits Fresno to Discuss Drought

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On, Friday February 14th, Fresno and the Central Valley hosted a very special guest: the President of the United States...

Raw Talent’s Second Verse

Feb. 18, 2014 / By
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Growing up in North Richmond, Donte Clark, like many residents, relied on corner stores for groceries...

After Parents’ Deportation, U.S. Children Face Mental Struggles

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New America Media, News Report, Anthony Advincula

Above: Myrna Orozco says that her therapist diagnosed her with PTSD, but she had to stop seeing the therapist because she could not afford it anymore...

Teens Present Solutions To End Youth Violence

Feb. 13, 2014 / By
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[Ed. Note] As the local election gears up, one issue that has been hot on the candidates’ lips is public safety...

Safety and Water Among Top Issues for South Kern Residents

Feb. 12, 2014 / By
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By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol

This past Tuesday South Kern Sol attended the Building Healthy Communities Central Table Meeting, a community-wide collaboration opportunity informing members of local issues, such as proposed changes to discipline in area schools, addressing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, neighborhood security, and environmental issues...

Chevron Joins News Publisher Wars in Richmond

Feb. 12, 2014 / By
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News Report, Sukey Lewis and Asha DuMonthier | New America Media
RICHMOND, Calif. — There’s a good old-fashioned muckraker’s war going on in Richmond, Calif.,..

Lens on Long Beach: A Community-CSULB Dialogue

Feb. 12, 2014 / By
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The community is invited to a special dialogue on the issues that matter to the Long Beach Community. ..

Turn Up 4 Change: Boys & Men of Color Summit

Feb. 12, 2014 / By
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Students and advocates in Long Beach to host a summit to discuss effective methods to raising student achievement

What: 300 middle and high school male students are set to meet at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) for the first ever Boys and Men of Color Summit in Long Beach...