NV: Human Rights/Racial Justice
NV organization calls for greater Latino engagement in politics
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and one Nevada organization wants Latinos to realize the power they can have when they are more politically engaged…
Organización de NV pide mayor participación latina en la política
Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, y una organización de Nevada quiere que los latinos se den cuenta del poder que pueden tener cuando están …
Nevada Street Food Vendors Protected Under New Law
Nevada street food vendors will now be protected, as Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 92 into law - which allows vendors to obtain the necessary …
Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas to be Replaced Thanks to New Law
After a drawn-out struggle, the remaining 90 homeowners in the sinking and predominantly Black neighborhood of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas will …
NV Bill Allowing Medical Aid in Dying Heads to Governor's Desk
A piece of legislation is headed to Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada. Last week, Senate Bill 239 made its …
Presidente Biden declara monumento nacional Avi Kwa Ame
El presidente Joe Biden ha designado a Avi Kwa Ame, conocido por algunos como Spirit Mountain, como monumento nacional. La designación preserva …
Groups Press for Debt Cancellation to Lessen Racial Wealth Gap
The U.S. Supreme Court just set a date to consider whether President Joe Biden's student debt cancellation plan is legal - and advocates say Black …
NV Honors National Monument, with Hopes for Another
Over the weekend, Nevada's Lehman Caves celebrated its 100th anniversary as a national monument. Supporters behind a proposal to add another monument …
In Spirit of Juneteenth, NV Community Groups Demand Climate Action
Members of Nevada's African American community say they're channeling the spirit of Juneteenth to fight for environmental justice. Church-affiliated …
Higher Latino COVID Death Rates Spur Interest in End-of-Life Options
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illness or tragedy strikes…
Vaccination Clinics Aim to Attract Latino Churchgoers
A new network of COVID-19 vaccine clinics is now open - located in Latino churches in nine cities across the country, including one in Nevada…
Census Report Shows Large Undercount of Latino Population
A new report found the 2020 census significantly undercounted the Latino population nationwide, by almost 5%, more than three times the undercount …