One of the most exciting aspects of living in Northern Nevada is the electrifying and entertaining Latin dance scene that folks can find in Reno and Sparks that brings together a diverse community to celebrate this rich cultural expression. Costa Rican native, Gerzon Chaves, founded Tiempo Latino Dance Company as a unique space to learn… [Read More]
The Highs and Lows of Latino/a/x representation in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
“Wednesday” is another one of Netflix’s successful exclusive series. It is a fresh take on the 90s movie franchise The Addams Family. Jenna Ortega stars as the character, Wednesday, and she does a fantastic job at portraying the role. The show was met with heavy praise from fans and media due to its ability to… [Read More]
How a UNR student fights cancer — and for her future
With a body at war with itself cancer not only invaded Aimee Naomi Arrellano, but also hid from her. Raised in Reno, Nev., Arrellano never planned to be a fighter, but life didn’t leave her a path without obstacles. That is why college was not the most obvious next step for her. Instead, it was… [Read More]
Top Republican lawmaker recommends upping state collaboration with ICE
A day after Las Vegas was placed on a federal list of jurisdictions deemed to be obstructing immigration law, Senate Minority Leader Robin Titus (R-Wellington) called on Nevada — the Las Vegas area in particular — to increase collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to crack down on unauthorized immigration. Titus’ statement, made Friday, calls… [Read More]
Hundreds Gathered to Say Goodbye to ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez at the Casino Where He Got His Start
The Silver Legacy Baron Ballroom was filled with tears, laughter, and the rich nostalgia of shared memories last Monday afternoon on May as residents of Northern Nevada gathered to celebrate the life of Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez, a well-respected business owner and community pillar, who passed away this past March. He founded of Mari Chuy’s, a… [Read More]
‘Chuy’ Gutierrez to be remembered this Cinco de Mayo by the Reno Community at Silver Legacy
The family of Jesús “Chuy” Gutierrez, the deceased owner of five restaurants in the Reno and Sparks region, invite the local Reno and Sparks community to honor the restauranteur this Monday. Announced on the Mari Chuy’s Facebook page, this Cinco de Mayo, there will be a celebration of life for Chuy between 2 and 5… [Read More]
Spanish-language newspaper ceases printing after 45 years, leaving void in Las Vegas
The family-owned paper sought to be as close to the community as possible. Its leader hopes it will rise again, better adapted to a tough digital landscape. Edmundo Escobedo Jr. wants the weekly newspaper he founded with his father almost half a century ago, El Mundo or The World in English, to be remembered as the last… [Read More]
No, there was no new executive order preventing permanent residents from leaving or entering the U.S. starting mid-March 2025
If you only have a few seconds, read these lines: More than fifty accounts in TikTok and Instagram (like this, this and this) repeated the same audio: “starting this Friday, March 21st, or Saturday, March 22nd (2025), anyone who is a permanent resident would not be able to leave the United States. Or on the… [Read More]
Latinos flocked to Carson City recently to lobby for laws that impact their communities
“¡Sí, se puede!” the iconic phrase made popular by the late César Chávez resonated throughout the hallways of the Nevada legislature nearly two weeks ago when 300-or so Latinos from across the Silver State gathered to speak with Senate and Assembly members during the Latino Lobby Day event. The biannual meetup allowed community members to… [Read More]
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa Speaks on Press Freedom at UNR
The critical role of facts and the future of journalism took centerstage on Thursday at the University of Nevada, Reno when the winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Ressa, warned the audience that once freedoms are lost, they are hard to get back. “What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth? Because… [Read More]
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