University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students that live on or off-campus should not be counted as a part of their parent’s households for the Census 2020 —even if that’s where they live during school breaks. The official start of the Census is coming up on April 1, 2020 and it is important that the count… [Read More]
Bernie Sanders coasts to Nevada Caucus victory thanks to Latinos
Nevada’s Democratic voters, especially Latinos, overwhelmingly supported Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders during the state’s caucus on Saturday, Feb. 22 and now the candidate is riding the victory into the next primary states. Around 54 percent of Latinos supported Sanders in the Nevada Caucus an NBC News entrance poll showed. In his victory speech, which he gave… [Read More]
Many Latino Voters Say Candidates Need ‘Cultural Competency’
Democratic hopefuls have made attempts to reach out to Spanish-speaking communities, but voters in Northern Nevada have said candidates are not doing enough to reach them before the caucus on Sat., Feb. 22. In the past few weeks, most of the candidates have boosted their efforts to reach Latinx voters by dropping campaign ads in… [Read More]
Road to the Nevada Caucus 2020
So far this 2020 primary election cycle is shaping up to be an exciting one as voters have started to visit the ballot box to choose the next president of the United States. On Saturday, Feb. 22, its Nevada’s turn. On that date the Caucus will be held giving the local Democratic Party the opportunity… [Read More]
A Hidden Identity: 10 famous Afro-Latinos to celebrate during Black History Month
The Afro-Latino (or Black Latino) identity is one that still comes with a stigma. According to the 2010 Census, only around 3 percent of Hispanics identified as “Black alone”. This low percentage speaks to a long history of shame and reluctance in the Latino community to identify with their indigenous African roots; mainly due to… [Read More]
Friday deadline for superintendent of Washoe County School District
Aspirants for the top role of superintendent of Washoe County School District (WSCD) have until this Friday to apply. The School Board began its search last June 2019 after it terminated then Superintendent Traci Davis. She was accused of allegedly releasing confidential information related to a harassment-related lawsuit that took place at work. The board… [Read More]
2020 Election: Spanish-language guide to the presidential candidates
Reno has suddenly become a priority for the eight remaining U.S. presidential candidates as Saturday, Feb. 22 — the date of the Nevada Caucus — quickly approaches. If you haven’t made up your mind and want to easily compare the various policies of the democratic hopefuls, check out these voter guides, in English and Spanish,… [Read More]
Bob Cashell, former mayor or Reno, dies at 81 years old
Former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell died on Tuesday from health problems. He was 81 years old. On that day, his doctors and family members made the decision to take him off life support at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center where he had been hospitalized due to cardiac issues. Current Reno Mayor, Hillary Schieve, expressed her… [Read More]
Tom Steyer: Trump ‘has targeted Latinos in a racist agenda’
Presidential candidate Tom Steyer visited Latino-run small businesses in the Midtown area of Reno late-January and stumped about his economic plan. He also said that President Donald Trump has “targeted Latinos in a racist agenda. The business man said that “Latinos are also American citizens who care a great deal about being able to earn… [Read More]
Construction continues on Virginia Street Project
The Virginia Street project is entering its next phase, the Reno Gazette Journal recently reported. Construction on the Midtown Reno construction project will continue Monday, Feb. 10. During this phase, work on the usually busy thoroughfare will continue on the west side of Virginia Street. Traffic along the stretches of road between Liberty and Vassar… [Read More]
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