History Month Archives

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins

September 15, 2026 12:37 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Joaquin Hight, Skylar Heisey

National Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun. It is observed every year from September 15 through October 15.

Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service

February 25, 2026 7:57 PM Danyelle Burke North

Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and serves as a Logistics Supervisor at the Marine base.

Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief

February 24, 2026 10:30 PM Danyelle Burke North

To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief, Albert Newton.

Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry

February 17, 2026 8:00 PM Danyelle Burke North

We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own a local salon and are changing the game in the beauty supply industry.

Black History Month: El Centro Council member leads the way in the community

February 10, 2026 5:00 PM Danyelle Burke North

To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting different community leaders who are making a difference. This week, we recognize and shine a spotlight on El Centro City Council member Sonia Carter.

Celebrating Black History Month: Local firefighter leads by example

February 3, 2026 7:16 PM Danyelle Burke North

Local mom Donina Carr has been a firefighter for over a decade. She said she was first introduced to the career after a fire captain stopped her in the gym one day while she was a student and asked if she ever thought about joining the fire service.

Grand Master Luis Larios: From Yuma to the World

September 18, 2025 10:57 AM Michelle Leal, Andrea Turisk

Born in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, Larios says he faced bullying as a child, but martial arts gave him the tools to forge his character and overcome challenges.

Imperial County celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month

May 14, 2025 11:48 PM Karina Bazarte, Miriam Ordonez

Imperial County will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this weekend.

SPECIAL REPORT: Local nurse serves 34 years helping kids

February 25, 2025 11:57 PM Danyelle Burke North

Edna Mae Simon Kidd is a retired pediatric registered nurse that’s worked 34 years at Onvida Health.

Honoring and recognizing local educators for Black History Month

February 22, 2025 4:48 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Dillon Fuhrman

The event, which started at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the MLK Youth Career Center, featured speeches by community leaders and local educators about the significance of continuing to empower the next generation.

SPECIAL REPORT: Meet the newest Yuma NAACP chapter #1016 president

February 18, 2025 6:25 PM Danyelle Burke North

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlgihting different leaders in the community. This week, meet your newest NAACP chapter #1016 President Beverly Cade.

SPECIAL REPORT: Meet local retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Michael Lundy

February 11, 2025 11:33 PM Danyelle Burke North

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting an exceptional local who takes pride in our community. Michael Lundy served in our community as a U.S. Marine Corps Major. He also served as a teacher and worked with Yuma Elementary School District One.

City of Somerton presents local NAACP chapter with Black History Month Proclamation

February 5, 2025 4:17 PM Danyelle Burke North

The City of Somerton proclaimed February as Black History Month during their City Council meeting.

SPECIAL REPORT: Meet your Miss Yuma County 2025

February 4, 2025 9:49 PM Danyelle Burke North

Mone’asia Bowman is an AWC cheerleader, Veteran, and also your Miss Yuma County. She remembers the moment her name was called.

Local singer and counselor, Keila Martinez, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 25, 2024 5:23 PM Miriam Ordonez

Keila Marimar Martinez, a professional singer and counselor, is making her mark by traveling across the United States to bring Hispanic music to various cities.

AWC to host leadHERship event in honor of Women’s History Month

March 18, 2024 11:39 AM Dillon Fuhrman

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 4:30pm.

Pennsylvania nurse becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. Women’s polo championship

February 25, 2024 11:25 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

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 in the U.S. Women’s polo championship.

How this Black-owned juice bar is making a splash in Brawley

February 10, 2024 1:14 PM Zackary Moran-Norris, Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

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 Valley.

Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event

November 10, 2023 11:57 AM Dillon Fuhrman

“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the contribution of Native people,” said Arturo Magaña, AWC Academic and Career Advisor.

El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend

September 22, 2023 11:14 AM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman

The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month.

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