June is Pride Month, an entire month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating LGBTQ culture, and supporting LGBTQ rights. Initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, PRIDE Month works to amplify equality, justice, and opportunity for the LGBTQ community and its allies. "Pride is a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance," says Jim McCoy, … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Advocacy
Henderson Police Department Hosts 2022 Annual Award Ceremony to Celebrate Exceptional Acts of Service
More than 100 officers and civilians awarded for life-saving acts, outstanding service and more The Henderson Police Department (HPD) awarded more than 100 Henderson police officers and civilians for going above and beyond the call of duty during HPD’s annual awards ceremony Thursday, March 31 – the first in-person ceremony since 2019. Henderson Chief of Police Thedrick … [Read more...] about Henderson Police Department Hosts 2022 Annual Award Ceremony to Celebrate Exceptional Acts of Service
The Center to Host Gender Fest on Saturday March 26
On Saturday, March 26, from 10 am to 4 pm, in partnership with Gender Justice, The Center will host Gender Fest celebrating transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, Two-spirit, Intersex, and other gender-diverse communities. There will be sessions about trans-affirming medical care, mental health and recovery, Intersex issues, gender diverse youth, trans … [Read more...] about The Center to Host Gender Fest on Saturday March 26
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Students Visit Minus5º Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay
Today, 15 blind and low-vision students from Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) ages five to 19 as well as their chaperones enjoyed a special visit to Minus5º ICE Experience at Mandalay Bay for a frosty, 23-degree experience created by expert ice sculptors out of 90 tons of carved ice. After donning warm coats and gloves, the children were escorted into the ice … [Read more...] about Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Students Visit Minus5º Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay
The Center Presents Evening of Poetry & Spoken Word for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will host We Speak Life, an evening of poetry and spoken word to commemorate National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Local poets will share their gifts of encouragement through the power of words. There will be raffle prizes, giveaways, community resources, and HIV testing and counseling … [Read more...] about The Center Presents Evening of Poetry & Spoken Word for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Faced with an ongoing trend of low reading and math scores among Nevada students and falling school enrollment rates, accelerating early learning has become one of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s most urgent priorities. To help boost these critical skills, the Library District is putting a new kid-friendly educational tool into the hands of students in our … [Read more...] about Library District’s New Launchpads Help Kids Get Ready to Read by 3rd Grade
Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Longtime Las Vegan is passionate about organization’s cause and aims to increase awareness and grow resources for its efforts Karl Maisner, president of Las Vegas-based KMJ, an award-winning design studio, was recently voted to the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation (CACF). Founded 20 years ago, KMJ plans, designs and develops client websites, apps, and … [Read more...] about Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Host Events for Black History Month
For Black History Month, the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada hosts two events on Saturday, February 5. The National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event from 10 am to 2 pm includes resources, music, food, and raffle prizes sponsored by Black Queer Men of Las Vegas, Minority Health Coalition, and Silver State Equality. Later that afternoon, from 2 pm to 4 pm, the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Host Events for Black History Month
Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
It's the most wonderful time of the year to help our fellow human beings. The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's Holiday Resource Fair will take place on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10 am-2 pm. They will be giving away coats and blankets, and healthcare and support service providers will be available to help the LGBTQ community and vulnerable populations served by The … [Read more...] about Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
Las Vegas Welcomes American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” Sunday, October 24
Las Vegas welcomes the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk with Cancer Survivors, Caregivers and Health Professionals The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) Walk safely returns in person in Las Vegas. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. This large-scale traditional walk unites … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Welcomes American Cancer Society “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” Sunday, October 24