For most of his life, Ernest Block has managed to stay one step ahead of homelessness. When he was 9, his parents scrambled to find a new place to live after his grandmother sold the family ranch. As an adult, when his rent surpassed his income, he found friends willing to take him in as… [Read More]
Wells Avenue: A neighborhood rich in history and multiculturalism (4 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the fourth article of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Walking down Wells Avenue feels different. It is one… [Read More]
The changing Wells Avenue: What residents think
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the third of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. Ana Alvardo’s boyfriend in 2004 purchased a house in the… [Read More]
Advocates fear thousands are unaware of child tax credit eligibility
For Frankie Perez, an Air Force veteran and foster parent to five of his nieces and nephews, the recently expanded federal child tax credit allowed him to not only keep his home afloat during the pandemic but also to “better the quality of life” of the children by helping pay for school uniforms, sports and family outings. … [Read More]
The challenges faced by new and old businesses on Wells Avenue (2 of 4)
What’s happening on Wells? Is Wells Avenue changing its face? Is the district becoming gentrified? This is the second of a four-part series focused on the Wells Avenue area and what neighbors, business owners and experts have to say about how the area is evolving. There are 200 businesses in the Wells Avenue area and… [Read More]
Local resources can help children who lost a parent due to COVID-19
A recent study published by the Pediatric Journal revealed that children are losing parents due to COVID-19 at an alarming rate. The journal discovered that one child loses a caregiver for every four COVID related deaths. Furthermore, the majority of these kids are from families of racial minorities. This is not just a national issue…. [Read More]
The changing face of Wells Avenue (1 of 4)
Wells Avenue is one of the most popular and picturesque neighborhoods in the city of Reno. It is known as a great place to see art murals, visit small Latino restaurants, salons, tattoo parlors, clothing and pet stores. Over the past few years, Wells Avenue has seen numerous new businesses flourish and has also begun… [Read More]
Latinos and their indigenous identity: How this community learned to embrace its native roots
For the first time in the history of the United States the federal government, via a proclamation by a sitting president, acknowledged Indigenous Peoples’ Day this past October 11, 2021. The day, which will be shared with Columbus Day and falls during Hispanic Heritage Month, was first proposed in 1977 and took a long circuitous… [Read More]
Exploring the terms Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx
As you may have heard, National Hispanic Heritage Month recently wrapped up. It’s a time to celebrate Latino, Hispanic and Latinx contributions to the United States. Maybe all of those words sound the same, but have you ever wondered the differences between these terms? KUNR Contributor María Palma with Noticiero Móvil spoke with several community members and… [Read More]
Latino Nevadans keep Día de los Muertos celebrations alive in their communities
Flowers were blooming on a recent Saturday inside Winchester Dondero Cultural Center as sisters Ana Martinez and Joyce Mayorquin snipped and folded colorful pieces of tissue paper during a workshop. The final step — twisting and attaching a green pipe cleaner to form the stem — brought the paper flowers to life. The floral creations will decorate… [Read More]
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