From processing passports to promoting Mexican art, the consulate plays a key role for Nevada’s many Mexican-born residents. Julián Escutia Rodríguez, the consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, is leaving the post and the city on Jan. 31 after three years — during which he helped organize COVID-19 vaccination and testing events at the consulate,… [Read More]
Nevada polls on working class, Hispanic voters highlight 2024 battlefield
In 2016, Donald Trump’s presidential victory was powered by the support of a constituency historically aligned with the Democratic Party — the working class. In 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump through an electoral coalition that despite attempted Republican inroads relied heavily on Latino support — particularly in Nevada, where he won 60 percent of the Latino vote. Since that… [Read More]
Local nonprofit uses horses to provide therapy to kids
A mental health nonprofit based in South Reno provides therapy to local kids and young adults with some special help: a herd of horses and miniature donkeys. Jeane Spada-Allgood, executive director of LEAD with Horses, walked through the nonprofit’s arena, barn, and pasture. She pointed out where and how LEAD with Horses hosts group educational… [Read More]
“Fools Rush In:” Matthew Perry, Movie Criticism, and Mexicans in the Media
Just a year before his death, actor Matthew Perry said that he wanted to be remembered not only for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” but first and foremost for how he helped people overcome their addictions. Having witnessed the world’s response to the actor’s untimely death, of course, the opposite turned out to be true…. [Read More]
All about KUNR: Who are they and what topics do they report on?
Our partners over at KUNR just recently published two articles that were the result of wonderful community outreach and engagement. They’ve been collecting responses at community events as well as conducting surveys about what the people want to know about them. They’ve also been finding out what people are interested in them reporting. This article… [Read More]
Year after 988 mental health line debuts, Nevada building crisis response teams to back it up
Southern Nevada officials are working to bolster mental health crisis response as the number of calls for aid continue to rise. A little over a year ago, 988 replaced the former 10-digit suicide hotline phone number nationwide. Since July 2022, the hotline has received more than 6 million calls, texts and chats. There were more than… [Read More]
Latino college enrollment in Nevada stagnated during the pandemic: What’s happening now?
Latino public college enrollment in Nevada dropped in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. While it bounced back a bit during the 2021-22 academic year, higher education professionals and students say more could be done to help Latino students get to and through college. Matthew Gonzales owns a personal training business. After being diagnosed with an… [Read More]
How to avoid falling victim to misinformation
If you only have a few seconds, read these lines: Check what you feel when you receive some content. If it makes you feel very happy, extremely sad, or makes you very angry, something is probably wrong. Check the url or link where it comes from. If you see that it is not an official… [Read More]
No, the European Union does not now require a visa for US citizens: it is a travel authorization that will enter into effect in 2024
If you only have a few seconds, read these lines: ➢ A video is circulating on TikTok claiming that US citizens need a visa to visit Europe, but this claim is false. ➢ According to a list published by the official website of the European Commission , the United States does… [Read More]
Is it necessary to speak Spanish to identify as Latino in the U.S.?
A recent report indicates that 24% of Latino adults in the U.S. can only carry on a conversation in Spanish a little or not at all. This story explores Latinos’ experiences with the Spanish language. Roberto Ortiz began his Monday afternoon Spanish class greeting his students and asking them how they are. But he was… [Read More]
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