Social Justice Institute 2015 Events
Out of the Shadows by Gary Soto
September 25th, 2015
Performed by the San Francisco Youth Theater
At BC's Edward Simonsen Performing Arts Center (Indoor Theater)
"Out of Shadows", the musical by famed Chicano writer Gary Soto, is based on interviews with Bay Area DREAMers discussing their dreams and despair as they navigate the shadows of immigration policies. The performance was conducted in conjunction with a series of events commemorating the historical legacy of the Delano Grape Strike.
Remembering the Delano Grape Strike
September 23-25, 2015
Sponsored by the Social Justice Institute, Norman Levan Center for the Humanities, BC Office of Student Success and Equity, California Endowment's Building Healthy Communities-South Kern initiative, American Library Association, National Endowment for the Humanities, and in partnership with CSU Bakersfield
A week's worth of events centered on the Delano Grape Strike and Latino-American history.
California is Different: Environmental Justice Organizing in the 21st Century
September 23, 2015
Sponsored by the Social Justice Institute, Norman Levan Center for the Humanities, BC Office of Student Success and Equity, and Progressive Education and Action in Kern (PEAK)
For our first "Community Dialogue" event, we hosted environmental justice activists from three local organizations who focus on community organizing and education efforts in rural Kern County, particularly in the Lost Hills area. Their advocacy surrounds issues related to environmental justice, education, community organizing, and the creation of "citizen scientists."
Photo Gallery
Disclaimer: Comments, views and opinions expressed during these events are those of the speakers or entities and do not necessarily represent Bakersfield College. To learn more about Bakersfield College and our institutional mission, vision, and core values, visit the About Bakersfield College page.
