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U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford
on February 7, 2022
The time is ripe to reflect on the civil rights victories we have achieved and the work still to come. In Southern Nevada, powerful Black leaders like Dr. Charles West, Hattie Canty, and Senator Joe Neal spent their lives fighting to build...... Read full article
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Joseph C. Abraham
on March 23, 2021
I recently watched 16 Shots, a documentary which provides an in-depth look at the 2014 shooting of seventeen-year-old Laquan McDonald by Jason Van Dyke of the Chicago Police Department. The shooting took place on October 20, 2014. ... Read full article
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LaToya Bembry of the Ferraro Group
on February 26, 2021
With millions of American workers facing the urgent need to reskill or upskill for a post-pandemic economy, nonprofit online Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the launch of its Equitable Access Initiative. ... Read full article
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Assemblyman William McCurdy
on October 20, 2020
Joe Biden has spent his entire career fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and fair-housing rights. He fought for equality in justice, education, and economic opportunity.... Read full article
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Augusta Massey, Esq.
on September 4, 2020
This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the nineteenth amendment. On August 18, 1920, women attained the legal right to vote in the United States of America.... Read full article
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Fikisha Miller, Esq.
on July 3, 2020
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Fikisha Miller, Esq.
on July 3, 2020
The Judicial branch of the government is responsible for interpreting the law. While that sounds like a relatively simple task the justice system relies on a multi-leveled court system. ... Read full article
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Naiomi Pitre
on May 1, 2020
As a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Anand Nair learned many valuable life lessons, including the Latin term, “ductus exemplo”, meaning lead by example. ... Read full article
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Joseph C. Abraham
on November 2, 2019
Specifically, the objective of the “One Vote. One Voice.” voter engagement campaign is to increase voter participation in historically disenfranchised populations, as well as, communities of color throughout Southern Nevada. ... Read full article
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Cristal Louise Boisseau, M.Ed, CCSD Dean of Students
on July 8, 2019
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Cristal Louise Boisseau, M.Ed, CCSD Dean of Students
on July 8, 2019
Clark County School District Superintendent, Dr. Jesus Jara, announced the elimination of 170 middle and high school dean positions through a viral video, June 10, 2019. ... Read full article
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Staff
on July 1, 2019
Since Nevada State College’s inception in 2002, diversity and inclusion have been at its core. Nevada State celebrates the storied backgrounds of its campus community. It operates with commitment to represent the diverse population of Nevada.... Read full article