Delano Has First Town Hall In More Than 40 Years With Congressman TJ Cox

The town of Delano in the Central Valley hasn’t had a representative from Congress hold a town hall in four decades. South Kern Sol reports on a recent visit to the community by Congressman TJ Cox, who is advocating for more funding for education in the Central Valley, along with other initiatives. Read more at […]

Following In My Parents’ Footsteps, Without Repeating Their Experiences

As teenagers, Mela Seyoum’s parents fled Eritrea during a war with Ethiopia. Now, Seyoum has difficulty explaining adolescent life to her parents. Listen to her story on YR Media.

Food Fight

Frustrated by the lack of healthy food they say they need to succeed academically, students in City Heights in San Diego have taken matters into their own hands by fighting for food justice. Hoover High School and Crawford High School students are advocating for food equity and diversity on their cafeteria menu. Watch at Media […]

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage

The kNOw honors 17 of the most influential Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders who are proud of their identity and have impacted the world. See more at The kNOw.

Soda Sales Drop Rapidly In Philadelphia After Soda Tax

As the health effects of sugary drinks become clearer, cities across the nation have enacted soda taxes like the one in Philadelphia — but are they helping? Read more at Access Local TV.

Community Remembers ‘Ms. Ann’ For Her Impact

The city of Richmond mourns beloved community leader and social justice activist Ann Cyrus, affectionately known as Ms. Ann. She was well known for her work in both education and criminal justice reform. Read a tribute to her life at Richmond Pulse.

Evolve

Steven Rice of We’Ced shares his story exploring the pain of racism and the power of standing up for yourself through poetry. Read his poetry at We’Ced.

Free Speech Or White Supremacy? Students Concerned About Safety After Group Vandalizes BC Campus

White nationalist vandalism has spread across Bakersfield College’s campus in the form of stickers with slogans like “Make America White Again”, sparking outrage from students who feel unsafe and support from conservatives, citing the messages as free speech. Read more at South Kern Sol.

Graduates Use #LatinxGradCaps to Flex Their Immigrant Roots

It’s graduation season and social feeds are blowing up with graduation photos. One hashtag, in particular, grabbed the attention of Brontë Sorotsky at YR Media: #LatinxGradCaps. The hashtag has more than 5,400 pictures on Instagram of Latinx graduates paying tribute to their immigrant identity. Read more at YR Media.

Two 49ers Jerseys, Two Vastly Different Ideals

In 2017, after his protests became national news, Colin Kaepernick became an alienated player in the NFL. But the draft of another player onto the same team, despite a history of racist and insensitive comments, shines light on the double standard in the league, says commentator Denis Perez-Bravo. “His drafting by a team in an […]