Latino populations in Clark and Washoe counties surged by 23 percent and 30 percent over the last decade, and white residents declined by 14.5 percent and 3.8 percent over the same period, respectively, according to data released Thursday by the Census Bureau, kicking off the battle to redraw legislative districts across the nation. Nearly 320,000… [Read More]
Faith-based vaccine outreach underway to reach northern Nevada Latinos
As COVID-19 vaccinations in Northern Nevada plateau, community leaders are trying a different approach. Local public health and medical experts are collaborating with clergy to provide vaccines to the Latino community. KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer attended a vaccination clinic at a church in Reno to see how these outreach efforts are going. As the afternoon started… [Read More]
One Latinx’s journey to finding his identity and culture
This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American? Growing up, Ricardo Salazar would unapologetically blast traditional Mexican music from the back of his parents’ car. For Salazar, music became the way he was able to express himself and… [Read More]
‘All eyes are on Congress’ after latest blow to DACA program bars first-time applicants
Maria Nieto Orta was driving home to Las Vegas last week from a family vacation in Utah when she found out about a federal judge’s decision to close the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, to first-time applicants. “I just remember being super sad about it, and kind of sitting in silence… [Read More]
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 a loved one. But one of the most abruptly and severely affected groups have been Hispanic families. Health experts are raising concerns about the long-lasting consequences the year may have… [Read More]
DACA celebrates its 9th anniversary
Local leaders and immigrant advocates marked the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) by once again calling for congressional action on pending legislation that would create a path to citizenship for thousands of “Dreamers.” Tuesday marked the anniversary of the Obama-era DACA program, which protects an estimated 640,000 people nationwide… [Read More]
Nevadans hold vigil following Supreme Court decision against a pathway to permanent residency for TPS holders
Immigration advocates, families and supporters gathered Thursday evening outside the federal courthouse in downtown Las Vegas, waving American flags and toting signs demanding legal residency for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. This kind of activism is nothing new for those protected by TPS. They continually feel on the cusp of losing their right to live… [Read More]
La Esquina Galletti: Searching for Day Work on the Streets of Reno
While many people wake up in the morning to drive to work, some wake up and wait for the day’s work to come to them. Along the calm, trickling river at Fisherman’s Park, the hustle and bustle of warehouses and auto repair shops, a group of people wait for people to pull over and offer… [Read More]
Assembly committee advances bill to limit police collaboration with immigration enforcement officials
A legislative committee voted on party lines Wednesday to limit local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities after hearing stories of families affected by deportations, including a 13-year-old boy who became suicidal during his father’s monthslong stay in immigration detention. The Assembly Government Affairs Committee voted 8-5 to advance AB376, sponsored by Assemblywoman Selena Torres (D-Las Vegas), which… [Read More]
Lawmakers presented 91 bills ranging from education, immigration and transportation this week
Despite suspending some bill introduction rules, state lawmakers and legislative drafters still rushed on Monday to introduce dozens of legislative proposals affecting a wide variety of topics — everything from banning loud mufflers, to requiring Postmates be more transparent on food deliveries and requiring school board trustees to spend one day a year as a… [Read More]