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Bakersfield celebrates LatinX month

Rosaura Simone, 23ABC

5:48 PM, Sep 15, 2021
Graffiti artist paying tribute to her culture

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8:16 PM, Sep 15, 2021
Movement pushes for cultural shift in how Hispanic, Latino families raise children

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11:22 AM, Sep 15, 2021
Bakersfield Firefighter celebrates Hispanic Latino Heritage month

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8:08 AM, Oct 08, 2020

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Bakersfield celebrates LatinX month

Graffiti artist paying tribute to her culture

Movement pushes for cultural shift in how Hispanic, Latino families raise children

Bakersfield Firefighter celebrates Hispanic Latino Heritage month

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