Many live sporting events have been shut down due to the pandemic. After five months, however the lights have come back on at Greater Nevada Field thanks to Reno 1868 FC who returned home on August 8 besting the Tacoma Defiance that Saturday 2-to-1. Back when the pandemic first hit, the organization suspended operations but did… [Read More]
When Black athletes perform in white cities, the locker room is their safe space
Student athletes of color chasing the dream to play at the college level are faced with the harsh reality that most college towns are in predominantly white cities, like Reno. Finding a sense of belonging can be hard but many find a trusting community in a private area, the locker room, and in some cases… [Read More]
Seniors face more social isolation, loneliness due to pandemic
Even before the pandemic, older adults were more likely to be lonely or socially isolated. As adults grow older, they could lose family or friends, live on their own or face a multitude of other factors that could contribute to them feeling less connected. Now, in these times of social distancing and shutdowns, seniors are even… [Read More]
Americans share common ground, misperceptions about immigration, poll finds
When it comes to immigration, Americans have a lot of misconceptions about immigrants. That’s one of the findings from a new national survey released Thursday from Public Agenda, USA Today and Ipsos Hidden Common Ground. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything Earth-shattering about this latest poll. A majority of Americans support stronger border security. … [Read More]
Immigrants in Elko area suffer after postal worker accused of intentionally discarding federal documents
Eloisa Mendoza, who leads Elko Hispanic Services, is accustomed to steady, slow work days in her office, where she assists Latino immigrant community members with their immigration paperwork and translation services. That quickly changed in 2018 when community members began to flood her office with concerns that their federal immigration documents, such as permanent residency… [Read More]
UNR’S mural project completed, artist Rafael Blanco describes the process
Braving Nevada’s dry heat and temperatures reaching the upper 90s, muralist Rafael Blanco painted two murals for the University of Nevada, Reno which will be revealed to students upon returning for the fall 2020 semester. From June 17 to July 14, Blanco painted. He woke up early and retired late into the evenings, some days… [Read More]
Books to raise an anti-racist (Latino) child
It is possible that we have racist members of our family, even if we don’t want to admit it. Our abuelita might not realize it when she points at every African-American passerby and feels the need to comment. Or the tío who tends to assumes someone’s transgression is related to their skin color or race…. [Read More]
WCSD will reopen with in-person, hybrid learning this fall
A looming decision on whether or not the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees would honor their plans to return to in-person learning in the fall was determined late Tuesday night. Students, teachers and supporting staff will be going back to school in person this fall. For weeks now, the Washoe County School District… [Read More]
Food insecurity grows in Northern Nevada months into the pandemic
Several months into the pandemic, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is seeing record numbers of people using their food assistance services. With many food pantries housed in schools, food availability over the summer is different than during the rest of the year. Before the pandemic, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada served about 91,000 people a… [Read More]
NSHE policing services, students discuss de-escalation techniques
Conversations about police brutality and systemic racism are continuing after the killing of George Floyd. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is responding by making modifications to its campus policing and having conversations about discrimination on university campuses. During a NSHE town hall on these matters, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said the time… [Read More]
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