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Merced’s elected officials this week honored a central leader of civil rights causes in Merced and longtime bishop of a south Merced church. The proclamation read by Mayor Mike Murphy … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigrant advocates advise crowd at forum of rights if confronted by ICE
Advocates for undocumented immigrants reminded an audience at UC Merced this weekend that they, too, are protected by the U.S. Constitution and advised them of steps to take if confronted … Click to Continue »
Read More »A prominent Merced bishop, civil rights leader dies at 71
Dwight Amey Sr., a longtime bishop of a prominent south Merced church and a central leader of civil-rights causes in Merced, has died. Amey, 71, a retired bishop of the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Animal rights group alleges deadly, inhumane conditions at Denair egg farm
The animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere on Thursday released results of an investigation into a Denair egg farm, claiming volunteers found hens so closely crowded they were being crushed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigrants, militarized police and more for UC Merced Human Rights Film Festival
The 11th annual Human Rights Film Festival comes to Merced in February and March, according to organizers. The film series is meant to drive discussion about human rights through the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Immigration advocates tell Planada residents to ‘know their rights’
Local residents who may not have legal status, or whose family members are undocumented, were urged by immigration advocates this week to “know their rights” and to work with an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Civil rights icon John Lewis chats with Los Banos students, says he plans to visit Merced County
Georgia congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis on Tuesday told San Luis High School students he sometimes thinks he was more effective as an activist on the ground than … Click to Continue »
Read More »Beale was a voice for civil rights during social upheaval in Merced
At just over 5 feet tall, Julia Beale stood tall at a time in Merced with widespread racial injustice and social upheaval, community leaders say. Because she was the voice … Click to Continue »
Read More »Latino civil rights leader Ben Benavídez recalled as strong advocate
Led Mexican American Political Association Helped advance Latino political power Was also seen as intimidating, stubborn … Click to Continue »
Read More »Farm laborer rights focus of Merced march
Drums pounded and marchers chanted in Spanish as part of the second annual Cesar Chavez March in Merced on Sunday, April 3, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Valley farmers are losing their water rights
As the valley drought continues, water rights dating back more than 100 years are getting cut. One hundred and fourteen senior rights holders are on notice from the state. Those farmers can no longer divert water. They also can’t release any from their storage. If they don’t follow the rules, …
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