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Dolores Huerta's Vision For Her New Cultural Center In Bakersfield

KVPR | By Kathleen Schock
Published September 3, 2021 at 11:07 AM PDT
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Dolores Huerta and a rendering of the Dolores Huerta Peace and Justice Cultural Center

Next spring, construction is expected to start on the Dolores Huerta Peace and Justice Cultural Center in Bakersfield. In addition to being home to the Dolores Huerta Foundation, the 36,000 square foot complex will also include an amphitheater, child development center, art gallery, and community organizing training academy. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke to the civil rights icon about her vision for the center that will bear her name.

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Kathleen Schock
Kathleen Schock is the host of Valley Edition. In the show, Kathleen and the Valley Public Radio news team explore issues that matter to the residents of Central California through engaging conversations and in-depth reporting.
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