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...
Events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 in Reno
This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the contribution of Latino communities to the culture of the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we...
Fiesta on Wells returns to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
After a year of inactivity due to the pandemic, Fiesta on Wells returns to Reno to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and recognize the history, traditions,...
New exhibit at UNR’s Lilley Museum reflects on immigrants along the border with Mexico
Every year, thousands upon thousands of people attempt to cross the southern border into the United States in search of a better life for themselves...
Woman becomes first Latina to swim Lake Tahoe’s length
Cynthia Aguilar became the first Mexican woman and Latina to swim the 21.3-mile length of Lake Tahoe. She was crewed by coach Fernando Quintana and...
How COVID-19 will impact Latino children and families in the long term
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted millions of families in the United States, whether due to job loss, disruption to schooling, or even worse, the loss of...
New partnership to support northern Nevada LGBTQIA+ community
Orgullo Latinx is a new collaboration between the Latino Research Center (LRC) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and OUR Center, to support and provide...
Delta Variant: Deaths and cases on the rise in Nevada; doctor urges vaccinations
In recent weeks, the arrival of the delta variant in Nevada has caused public concern. On June 2, Washoe County announced the first case of...
Latina takes on Lake Tahoe this Summer to break world record for swimming
Update August 10, 2021: Due to weather conditions, Haydeé was unable to complete the swim, however, she hopes to do it by the end of...
Women’s history month: eight inspiring Latinas you should know about
Each year, Women’s History Month celebrates the cultural, societal, and historical contributions women make both in the U.S. and around the world. Often, these contributions...