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MAY DAY: A DAY TO REMEMBER
May Day is an internationally recognized day dedicated to the celebration of the working class and laborers. Protests and demonstrations with the purpose of demanding the better treatment of workers in the global community come to fruition worldwide. Within our own community, we have used May Day in previous years as a day to demand…
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Reflecting Our Reality: Diversity in our Schools Curriculum
The Youth Power Project is a group of politically active youth who fight for issues that impact youth in our state. It is youth led and youth organized, given this they are the best voices to speak out about anything educational justice. Currently, they have been joining forces with other youth leaders across the state…
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Education Not Incarceration
On April 7th, the Youth Power Project and Make the Road took the Clark County District Building to rally for police-free schools. Led by the powerful voices of directly impacted youth, the message was clear; “We are directly affected by the police presence on campus. Schools are a place of learning, not a place for…
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Black History Month: A Living History
Black History Month is much more than the material covered in public education. The stories run deeper than that of the textbook and of colorless photos of pain and strength. They are of powerful people who rose above their struggles, continue to fight for their right to live, breathe, be and flourish in a society…
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THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS
We will dedicate every Thursday to reminding you that it’s essential to take a mental break and unwind. We will be sharing mental health resources and mental health exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home to help you decompress. It’s not a secret that we are currently living in scary times,…
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Bold Actions Needed for a Bold and Progressive Immigration Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Bold Actions Needed for a Bold and Progressive Immigration Bill LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today is a new day for many people, today, the Biden-Harris administration is in the white house and has an opportunity to make things right for our country. In response to the immigration bill being…
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DACA Update
DACA has been a frequently visited topic this year, with new changes, developments, and attempts to dismantle it. The constantly change can be confusing and overwhelming. Luckily, Make the Road Nevada is watching closely the status of DACA and is communicating the updates to you in an easy to understand way. With that, there are…