Thursday, March 8^th

Reimagining Equality: Inclusive Communities in Post-Obama America

7:00 PM | Simonsen Indoor Theater
Presented by Anita Hill, moderated by Dr. Jack Hernandez, Director of the Levan Center, and Erin Miller, Professor of History. See the Reimagining Equality Calendar event.

Monday, March 12^th

Dolores: Rebel. Activist. Feminist. Mother.
Film & Panel Discussion

6:00 PM–8:30 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities/Delano Campus DST 118
Film Introduced at 6:00 PM in the Levan Center and at Delano. The Discussion Panel with Dolores Huerta and several of her adult children begins in Levan Center at 7:30 PM with a live stream between BC and Delano. Moderated by Professors of History, Tina Mendoza and Olivia Garcia and Professor of Academic Development Michelle Hart. Read more about Dolores Film and Discussion.

Wednesday, March 14^th

The Sound of Courage

1:15 PM 2:15 PM | Campus Center Main Stage

Professor Kimberly Chin's Theater B2A & B2B classes perform improvisational tributes in celebration of women and in solidarity with the #MeToo Movement.

Concessions sold prior to the performances. Adult Content & Language. Organized and sponsored by Bakersfield College Department of Performing Arts and Professor Kim Chin.

Monday, March 19^th

Easel Event: Featuring the Art of Frida Kahlo

6:00 PM | Cafeteria
You are invited to the Spring Fling Easel Event focusing on Women's History Month with a painting of Frida Kahlo brought to you by the Office of Student Life in collaboration with Brush & Blush Easel Events.

• $20 Staff/Community
• $10 BC Student with ID
• $5 BC Students with BCSGA Student Services Sticker

See the Spring Fling Easel Event for more details and to reserve your spot.

Thursday, March 22^nd

Mexican American Women and Historical Preservation

6:00 PM | Fireside Room, Campus Center
As part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, Dr. Lydia Otero will focus on her book La Calle: Spatial Conflicts and Urban Renewal in a Southwestern City and highlight the efforts of Mexican American Women who launched separate historical projects in the latter half of the twentieth century in Tucson, Arizona and whose activism spanned more than three decades. See the Mexican American Women and Historical Preservation event details.

Thursday, April 5^th

Lady Leaders: Local Political Leaders Explain Their Rise & Triumph

6:30 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities
Leading, Central Valley Republican Strategist, Cathy Abernathy takes the stage with leading Central Valley Democrats & Women's March organizers Kimberly Kirchmer & Jessica Flores to discuss what drew them to activism, how they pursued political agendas, what challenges they faced, and how they've triumphed. In these often-divisive times, Abernathy, Kirchmer, and Flores three of the most influential women on opposing sides offer their insights to the audience on how to engage in and pursue political activism.They will also take questions and comments from the audience.

March 1^st–24^th

Library Book Display: Local & Wide-Spread Female Activism

Grace Van Dyke Bird Library
On Display the Month of March on the Main Floor, titles from the library that focus on female activists in California, and specifically Kern County, as well as touch on the broader theme of the history of female activism in the United States. Display by Reference Librarian, Faith Bradham. Also visit Bakersfield College Libguides Women's History Month for more resources on women in history.