For the first time ever, a small group of University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) students from the Reynolds School of Journalism travel to Latin America to continue their journalism training and Spanish-language training. PUERTO VIEJO DE SARAPIQUÍ, Heredia, Costa Rica — Amidst the howling monkeys, birdsongs, and the buzzing of critters in the lush jungle,… [Read More]
Restauranteur Jesús ‘Chuy Gutierrez dies
Jesús Chuy Gutierrez, owner of five restaurants in the Reno and Sparks region, has died according Mari Chuy’s Facebook page. “It is with deep sadness that we share with our beloved community the passing of Jesus ‘Chuy’ Gutierrez. A devoted family man and friend to all, his unwavering commitment to uplifting others and strengthening our… [Read More]
UNR provides a variety of resources to help ease fear and stress over looming mass deportations
The University of Nevada, Reno seeks to mitigate the anxiety and dread among its students, employees and faculty in the face of possible mass deportations. Emilio is a journalism student and first generation Mexican American. He says he keeps up to date with the news to see how the next policy from the Trump Administration… [Read More]
Nevada Latino Caucus to introduce bills empowering and uplifting Latino families
Nevada’s 83rd legislative session is underway, and the nine-member Latino Caucus laid out its priorities with a focus on the immigrant communities’ rights, healthcare worker protection and mixed status families. Aware of the fear and tensions the communities are facing in light of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations the caucus will introduce The Family Unity… [Read More]
Lombardo talks Trump, immigration and school choice during IndyTalks interview
The GOP governor also said mass deportation plans are too resource intensive, and that the state would likely have to scrap services if federal funds are cut. Gov. Joe Lombardo said he supports stricter immigration reform but raised concerns about how resource-intensive President Donald Trump’s idea of mass deportations would be, and said the state… [Read More]
Celebrate 25 years of the Latin Grammys: 2024’s Nominations and Performances
Returning to the states following a controversial 2023, the Latin Grammy Awards will celebrate their 25 anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Miami’s Kaseya Center—where the ceremony will be held for the third time in its history. Last year, the Latin Recording Academy made the decision to move the event outside of America for the… [Read More]
Locals Can Gather for ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ at these Northern Nevada Events
These Day of the Dead Celebrations bring Mexican Culture and Values to the forefront in Reno. Among the many Mexican traditions, Dia de los Muertos, of the Day of the Dead, is the one of the most notable and unique. Not to be mistaken for a Mexican version of Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is… [Read More]
One Small Step: Northern Nevadans connect over political values shaped by Latin American influences
Antonio Solorio and Leslie Mix are Northern Nevada residents who participated in the One Small Step conversation program. In partnership with StoryCorps, KUNR connects people with different political values through dialogue. Antonio and Leslie shared how their experiences living with both Latin American and U.S. influences have shaped their political and social values. Antonio was born in… [Read More]
The Power of Bilingual Storytelling at the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
How do you reach a community when language itself can be a barrier? For industries and organizations across Northern Nevada, connecting with Spanish speaking residents is a challenge much deeper than translation. It’s about fostering an understanding in a world where language shapes our identity and belonging. A bilingual panel at the 2024 Nevada Humanities… [Read More]
From fundraisers to major donations: how Sun Valley’s fastest-growing Hispanic church expanded with Tom Dolan’s help
A Sun Valley Catholic church recently completed its long-awaited renovation. Our Lady of Guadalupe attracts thousands of Hispanic worshippers. On Sept. 15, thousands gathered to celebrate the newly renovated St. Peter Canisius Church which has been renamed Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is the first major expansion of the church since the 1950s. The $5.5… [Read More]
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