The third annual Indigenous Heritage Celebration brought hundreds of community members to the Water Street District Plaza in Henderson, Nevada, continuing a tradition that began in 2022 and growing alongside the plaza’s own transformation. Organized in partnership with Nuwu Art, IAF Inc., and the City of Henderson, this year’s gathering honored Indigenous Heritage Month with… Continue reading Cultural Sharing In Henderson
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Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
When the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced Project Blue Sky, the program was pitched as a leap in public safety. With 75 drones launched from 13 “Skyports” across the valley, operated by a centralized team, police said response times would shrink and situational awareness would grow. But beneath the promise lies a deeper… Continue reading Sin City’s All Seeing Eyes’
Gators Keep Hendo Bowl
The Henderson Bowl lived up to its reputation Friday night, delivering another instant classic as Green Valley edged Basic 42–40 in a game defined by back-and-forth momentum and late drama. From the opening drive to the final whistle, neither team allowed the other to breathe, embodying a rivalry that has been one of Southern Nevada’s… Continue reading Gators Keep Hendo Bowl
Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Las deportaciones masivas a menudo se presentan como medidas necesarias para hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, pero sus implicaciones se extienden mucho más allá del cumplimiento legal. Afectan a las economías locales, perturban industrias e impactan a las comunidades a un nivel profundo. Esto es particularmente evidente en ciudades como Las Vegas, que, como… Continue reading Efecto de la Deportación Masiva en Las Vegas
Planting Justice in the Desert
In a city often defined by neon excess and cultural displacement, a different kind of light pulses from Las Vegas’ historic West Side—a light rooted in earth, driven by women, and watered by the will to build what’s been denied. This is the home of the Obodo Collective, a grassroots nonprofit reclaiming not just land,… Continue reading Planting Justice in the Desert
Mass Deportation Effect In Las Vegas
Mass deportations are often portrayed as necessary measures to enforce immigration laws, but their broader implications extend far beyond legal compliance. They ripple through local economies, disrupt industries, and affect communities on a profound level. This is particularly evident in cities like Las Vegas, which, as a non-sanctuary city, stands at the crossroads of enforcement… Continue reading Mass Deportation Effect In Las Vegas
Sugar Rushing To ER
From type 2 diabetes to hypertension, from cardiovascular disease to cancer, the laundry list of medical conditions linked directly to our dietary habits is staggering. Yet, the food industry that markets to us is often the culprit behind our declining health. We’ve been led to believe that processed foods are good for us, but in… Continue reading Sugar Rushing To ER
From Pardon To Halls And Schools
In the turbulent post-World War II era, amidst the backdrop of geopolitical shifts and the struggle for statehood in Palestine, Hank Greenspun emerged as a figure of intrigue and controversy. His life, marked by a blend of journalism, clandestine operations, and entanglements with organized crime, reveals a complex tapestry of ambition and moral ambiguity. Greenspun’s… Continue reading From Pardon To Halls And Schools
ISA: Uniting Our Youth
In Southern Nevada, the Indigenous Student Association is making a big impact on education and community involvement for Indigenous students in sixth grade and up. Founded by McKinley McPherson, the non-profit organization aims to advocate for the community and encourage cultural revival for its members. The idea for the Indigenous Student Association started a few… Continue reading ISA: Uniting Our Youth
