Local singer and counselor, Keila Martinez, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Keila Marimar Martinez, a professional singer and counselor, is making her mark by traveling across the United States to bring Hispanic music to…
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AWC to host leadHERship event in honor of Women’s History Month
In a press release, the event will take place at the San Luis Learning Center, located at 1340 N. 8th Avenue, on Monday, March 25, from 3:00pm to…
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Pennsylvania nurse becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. Women’s polo championship
Now to some history being made during Black History Month, a 25-year-old Pennsylvania nurse, Shariah Harris, has become the first Black woman to play…
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How this Black-owned juice bar is making a splash in Brawley
Lavail Bailey, the owner of Back to Eden, opened the juice bar on Main Street in Brawley last year as a way to offer healthy options in Imperial…
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Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event
“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the…
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El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend
The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage…
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CA musical teaching Black History goes on the road
Inside the Safe Credit Union Performance Arts Center, a side of history seldom revealed…
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Tacos and Tunes returns for this weekend, but in a new location
Tacos and Tunes is back, but at a new location. Get your taste-buds ready for an array of flavors from various…
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AWC students to hold “Third Multilingual Expo”
First-Year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) will host the Third Multilingual…
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Founders’ Day Festival happening in San Luis
This Saturday, the City of San Luis Parks & Recreation hosts a festival in honor of Founders’…
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San Luis hosts Founders Day Parade after three years
On Saturday, September 24, the San Luis Parks and Recreation presented a parade in honor of Founder’s…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Tony Reyes’ message to the community
Tony Reyes has been in public service for years. He was the mayor of San Luis for more than a decade, and also spearheaded the non-profit Comité de…
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International Women’s Day 2021
This year’s theme is #ChooseTooChallenge. Time to celebrate women’s achievement and take action for…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Imperial County’s first black firefighter
“The chief told me there would never be a black fireman in the city of El…
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Black History Month: Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
To say that Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander shattered multiple glass ceilings is an understatement. The Philadelphia native was the first Black person…
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Black History Month: Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was a New York City poet, activist, musician, social critic and spoken-word performer whose songs in the ‘70s helped…
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Black History Month: Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man – an athlete, actor, author, lawyer, singer and activist whose talent was undeniable and whose…
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Black History Month: Gerald Wilson
Elegant, swinging, exuberant – it’s hard to find one word to describe the lush music of Gerald Wilson, one of the most important bandleaders in…
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Black History Month: Josh Gibson
Although racism and fate kept him from the major leagues, Josh Gibson was one of the most dominant sluggers in baseball…
Continue ReadingBlack History Month: Major Taylor
Cycling is viewed mostly as a White sport. But one of the fastest men ever to race on two wheels was Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor (1878-1932),…
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