Community members came together to honor and celebrate the life of Irma Carson — a beloved figure whose impact on our community will never be forgotten. Irma Carson was a trailblazer for the African American community, a strong voice who stood up for what she believed in and inspired others to do the same. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched.
Irma Carson was a pillar in the Bakersfield community. From being the first African American woman police officer in the Bakersfield police department to being elected as the first African American female city councilwoman for ward one. Community members who knew her tell me her drive motivated many to reach for their dreams.
Karen Shaw Community Member said “I can speak to what we accomplished from the early 90s when I returned to Bakersfield and realized she was city council woman for ward 1. We worked on many service community oriented projects to improve conditions for the residents in south east Bakersfield.”…