Scrum: (noun) in rugby, an ordered formation of players, used to restart play, in which the forwards of a team form up with arms interlocked and heads down, and push forward against a similar group from the opposing side. Though not rough and chaotic as a sports formation, the Laemmle Theater in Newhall was similarly […]
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NAACP of Santa Clarita holding fundraising premiere of “Scrum” in Newhall Oct. 10
The Santa Clarita branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) plans on holding a special fundraising event on Oct. 10 through the red carpet premiere of the documentary film “Scrum” at the Laemmle Newhall theater. Directed by Thomas Morgan and released this year, the film dives into the story of […]
“Sit down and shut up!”: Confederate flag condemned, fury over HR Roundtable at City Hall
The Santa Clarita City Council was met with condemnation and fury – the former over the appearance of a “triple-threat” flag during a Fourth of July car parade held by the Santa Clarita Valley GOP, the latter over the city’s Human Relations Roundtable – during the public comments of Tuesday’s meeting. “I’m here tonight to […]
Press release: Human Relations Roundtable condemns Confederate flag display in SCV
The City of Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable condemns the recent display of a Confederate battle flag at a July 4 Independence Day parade through the streets of Santa Clarita. The City of Santa Clarita, and California as a whole, pride themselves on being inclusive communities that never allowed for the institution of slavery to […]
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 […]
