National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a federally recognized celebration of the culture and contributions Hispanic Americans have brought to this country. To help honor this time, each week The Proclaimer will shine a light on notable members of the community who are helping to promote the celebration […]
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A need for more education: The saga of the Hart Indians
One side says the name Indians has been treated with respect; the other side says it hasn’t. There’s the argument urging to respect tradition; the rebuttal says bad traditions should go away. Cancel culture is cried out by some, while their opposition claims the name marginalizes. One side has 23 pages of people who emailed […]
Press release: Officers elected for new chapter of the NAACP in Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is pleased to announce the officers elected to lead the new branch. Elections were held on May 29 and officers and executive committee members were sworn in on June 3. The 112-year civil rights and social justice organization has a […]
Obituary: My Best Friend, Matthew Wheeler
Antelope Valley activist Matthew Wheeler, 38, passed away while volunteering in Atlanta, Ga., early on December 18,2020. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from complications due to kidney failure. Born in Pomona, California, Matthew was a son to Darice and David Wheeler, a brother to Jimmy, Nathan, and Charlie Wheeler, and a dear friend […]
