
Allyson Vergara
DEI Editor at Southern California News Group
DEI Editor at Orange County Register
👩🏻💻🇵🇭 DEI editor @ocregister @socalnewsgroup. b4 @newmarkjschool @nbcnews @timesocofficial @americamag. tips: [email protected] #diversitymatters
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redlandsdailyfacts.com | Victoria Ivie |Allyson Vergara
‘Black joy and resilience’ take center stage at Southern California’s Juneteenth events
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dailynews.com | Victoria Ivie |Allyson Vergara
Kalomo Johnson of Higher Music and Media plays his trumpet during the San Bernardino Valley College’s Juneteenth celebration, “Jam in the Park,” on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in San Bernardino. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) UPDATED: June 19, 2025 at 6:18 AM PDTThough some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black history, struggle and excellence. Subscribe to continue reading this article.
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ocregister.com | Victoria Ivie |Allyson Vergara
As thousands of Black community members and allies across Southern California honor Juneteenth, many say this year’s celebration has taken a different tone — one of resilience. With the Trump administration’s efforts to cut diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across government and in higher education, and the removal of marginalized people’s stories — including Black leaders throughout history — from federal websites, many worry the future of Juneteenth is uncertain.
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pasadenastarnews.com | Allyson Vergara
The leader of the Archdiocese of L.A. took a hard stance against federal immigration enforcement, instead offering dignity-centered principles based on Catholic teachings.
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dailynews.com | Allyson Vergara
Most Reverend José H. Gomez is the Archbishop of Los Angeles speaks during a vigil to call for an end to violence of immigration raids, and the protection of immigrant families in LA County by interfaith leaders from across Los Angeles County at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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