Dear Friend, Thank you for following our updates at City Hall. September was exceptionally busy, and I don’t foresee a slowdown for October with many events around the city. We have community events, Access City Council features, and news stories you won’t want to miss. Please follow our social media to catch our weekly Small Business Saturday and Adopt-A-Pet episodes.My office is always here to help and update you on Ward 2 and City of Las Vegas topics. If you have any questions, please get in touch with my office (702) at 229-2420 or Ward2@lasvegasnevada.gov. Victoria SeamanCouncilwoman, Ward 2
Census Bureau to Establish 2030 Census Advisory Committee
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced it will establish a new federal advisory committee focused on the 2030 Census. The 2030 Census Advisory Committee is another way the Census Bureau is engaging with diverse voices as it prepares for the next decennial census and seeks external perspectives on its plans to address census undercounts, communicate with different communities and collect census information in an easy and efficient way. The Census Bureau invites the public to nominate panel members representing stakeholder organizations, groups, interests and viewpoints to: Members will serve as representatives of their respective group or viewpoint. Instructions for submitting nominations are available in the Federal Register notice. The Census Bureau plans to convene the first meeting of the new committee late this year or in early 2024. More information about the committee is available in this blog post, Submit Your Nominations for Our New 2030 Census Advisory Committee by Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos.
UnidosUS hails new program that transforms student loan repayment options
New plan widens opportunities to higher education. Washington, DC— Mauricio Garcia, Senior Vice President of Programs for UnidosUS—the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—issued the below statement following today’s unveiling by the Department of Education of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan: “The Department of Education’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan is another step toward meaningful debt relief for millions of student borrowers in our country. Mountains of student debt are obstructing the economic potential of Latinos pursuing higher education and keeping many graduates from being able to buy a house, start a family, or build generational wealth. This plan will further enable Hispanic students to contribute more fully to our country’s shared prosperity while building their own economic resilience. We commend the Biden administration for their commitment to increasing accessibility to higher education and paving the way for Latinos to widen their place in America.” This week, UnidosUS joined a nationwide coalition that includes Civic Nation, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban League (NUL), Rise, the Student Debt Crisis Center, and Young Invincibles to engage borrowers with information about the actions they can take to obtain student debt relief under this program. As part of these efforts, UnidosUS will mobilize our national network of Affiliates, allies, and supporters via targeted communications to ensure the Latino community is aware of the SAVE plan and other student loan resources. About UnidosUS UnidosUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Since 1968, we have challenged the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos through our unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico. We believe in an America where economic, political, and social progress is a reality for all Latinos, and we collaborate across communities to achieve it. For more information on UnidosUS, visit unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
THE FUTURE IS NOW – ELEVATING LATINO BUSINESSES FOR TOMORROW
SEPTEMBER 24 – 26, 2023, ORLANDO, FLORIDA The 2023 USHCC National Conference is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America. Our annual conference brings together local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Hispanic business leaders, and corporate partners to foster Hispanic economic development for the greater American economy. Register today and lock-in the early bird rate! MEET THE SPEAKERS ISABELLA CASILLAS Dr. Eugenio J. Aleman JAMILA GILBERT AdministratorU.S. Small Business Administration Chief Economist Raymond James Senior Manager, Internal Communications and Mission SpecialistVirgin Galactic Arveice Washington Michael Brown Gaby Ortigoni Deputy DirectorU.S. Navy Office of Small Business Programs President & CEOTravel & Leisure, Co President & CEOHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando For more info, click here
Latino Research Center
Resource Guide for the Latinx Community of Northern Nevada The Latino Research Center has constructed this bilingual resource guide intended to assist the Northern Nevada Latinx community in finding the services and assistance all in one place, including resources on health, education, and financial aid. We update this each semester, feel free to connect us with additional resources to include! Border-Lines is an interdisciplinary and intersectional academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of research on Chicana/o-Latina/o cultural, political and social issues. Border-Lines is a refereed journal that seeks to publish scholarly articles drawn from a variety of disciplines such as anthropology, education, geography, human health, literary and cultural studies, political science, social work and sociology. You can still enjoy the first three seasons of our De Aquí y De Allá podcast on the below platforms, also available on Amazon, Google Play, Apple App Store, and iTunes. Podcast latinoresearchcenter.libsyn.com Spotifylatinoresearchcenter.libsyn.com/spotify
The Latino Research Center welcomes Patricia Guerrero
“I was born and raised in Nevada and come from immigrant parents. I am the only one in my immediate family who pursued and graduated from college. I attained my undergrad (i.e., B.S. Information Systems) and graduate degree (i.e., Master of Business Administration) from the University of Nevada, Reno. I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones who remind me how important it is to treasure the small moments in life. My role as a Coordinator is to continue the Latino Research Center’s research and outreach efforts and identify opportunities to support and improve resources for our community. My research has primarily focused on understanding employee well-being and how diverse employees balance their work and family roles. Additionally, I study how women’s health and motherhood are affected by their work experiences. I have previously worked in technical settings by supporting different organizations with their information systems. My passion and curiosity to learn more has allowed me the opportunity to use my technical skills to conduct research intended to make a practical impact in our community. Nací y crecí en Nevada y vengo de padres inmigrantes. Soy la única en mi familia inmediata que siguió y se graduó de la universidad. Obtuve mi licenciatura (es decir, una Licenciatura en Sistemas de Información) y un título de posgrado (es decir, Maestría en Administración de Empresas) de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno. Actualmente estoy completando mi Doctorado en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad de Texas en Arlington. Disfruto pasar tiempo con mis seres queridos que me recuerdan lo importante que es atesorar los pequeños momentos de la vida. Mi funcion como coordinadora es continuar los esfuerzos de investigación y divulgación del Latino Research Center e identificar oportunidades para apoyar y mejorar los recursos para nuestra comunidad. Mi investigación se ha centrado principalmente en comprender el bienestar de los empleados y cómo los empleados diversos equilibran sus funciones laborales y familiares. Además, estudio cómo la salud y la maternidad de las mujeres se ven afectadas por sus experiencias laborales. Anteriormente trabajé en trabajos técnicos apoyando a diferentes organizaciones con sus sistemas de información. Mi pasión y curiosidad por aprender más me han brindado la oportunidad de utilizar mis habilidades técnicas para realizar investigaciones destinadas a tener un impacto práctico en nuestra comunidad.”
What is La Causa
When the needs of the community have evolved and changed, CPLC has responded with new culturally-responsive services to meet these needs. Today, CPLC serves our community with five key areas of impact: Health & Human Services, Education, Housing, Economic Development, and Advocacy. Learn more about the programs and services CPLC provides to the community Health & Human Services
Nunca ha habido un mejor momento para dejar de fumar y vapear.
Fumar daña casi todos los órganos del cuerpo, causando muchas enfermedades y afectando la salud de los fumadores en general. A medida que continúa la pandemia de COVID-19, muchos se preguntan qué pueden hacer para ayudar a mantenerse a sí mismos y a sus seres queridos lo más seguros posible. El Consejo de los funcionarios de salud pública es claro: Lávese las manos con frecuencia, use una máscara, practique distanciamiento social físico y, si fuma o vapea, deje de hacerlo ahora. COVID-19 es causado por un coronavirus, un término que se refiere a una familia de virus que producen infecciones respiratorias. Hay una gran cantidad de evidencia que demuestra que fumar tabaco hace a los fumadores más susceptibles a infecciones respiratorias. Esto se debe a que: Muchos científicos y expertos en salud sugieren que dejar de fumar y vapear podría ayudar a reducir los riesgos de coronavirus.Haga que su vida sea libre de humo y vapeo en su nueva normalidad. Para obtener ayuda gratuita para dejar de usar tabaco, llame a la línea de ayuda de Nevada al 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569) desde un código de área de Nevada.