The Center expands programs and adds staff
The Center began 2020 with expanded programs and services in its outreach through HIV services, trans and gender diversity initiatives and direct services for...
Three men walk into a bar: Jimmy Emerson and friends set...
On a recent Thursday afternoon inside the now-closed Madison Avenue Bar & Grill, drag performer Jimmy Emerson is wearing casual clothes and a black...
Silver State Equality backs Buttigieg for U.S. president
The 2020 presidential election may well be the most significant election in our lifetimes — if not in the history of our nation. As...
As We See It: Politicians with ‘big hat, no cattle’
The results of the Nevada caucus are in and of course Sen. Bernie Sanders won a majority of our Silver State’s delegates. Congratulations to...
Beware when buying health insurance
ACA Health Insurance open enrollment has ended. The next open enrollment will begin Nov. 1 for 2021 plans.
However, certain changes in an individual’s...
State tax auditor files sexual discrimination complaint; finds himself facing criminal...
Rino Tenorio, an auditor with the Nevada Department of Taxation’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, said he was on jury duty Dec. 13, 2018, when he...
Las Vegas church joins Congregation P’Nai for Shabbat services: ‘They had...
On the first Friday evening of 2020, members of Congregation P’Nai Tikvah were setting up for Shabbat services. The mood was somber. After all...
Theater and opera this month: ‘Marcus; Or The Secret of Sweet,’...
Coastal elites mock Las Vegas as a cultural desert. A Public Fit Theatre (APF) continues to burst that cliché with outstanding theater like this...
Joz of Life: Take the plunge and learn to love yourself...
Let’s get metaphysical for a minute. It’s February. It’s a leap year and if you are anything like me, you are currently bracing yourself...
How are your 2020 reading goals?
As we begin the second month of a new year, I am not sure if you are keeping up with your reading goal for...
The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas refinances mortage and expands homeless...
The LGBTQ Center worked with Lexicon Bank to obtain a mortgage loan that helped secure The Center’s property for the next 10 years. The...
Vegas Astrology: 2020 is about true leadership
Aries (3/21-4/19) Concentrate on loving yourself this month. It’s not about proving yourself; it’s about filling yourself up with the energy that supports your unique...
Frank Marino tells us his story: The crisis that hurt him,...
It’s been a hell of a time for Las Vegas headliner and female impersonator, Frank Marino. Most of us have read about his troubles...
The Rock Report: Awards, nominations and snubs
February, with all its holidays - including Valentine’s Day - has arrived! We are in the midst of the annual award show ceremonies, nominations...
Las Vegas Realtor wins Compete Sports diversity award
Las Vegas Realtor Tim Dunn received the Community Business Award at the 10th Annual Compete Sports Diversity Awards ceremony Jan. 16 at the Flamingo....
ADL Nevada offers Anti-bullying classes for parents
Anti-Defamation League Nevada, an anti-hate organization, is offering Family and Community Engagement Services education classes through Feb. 28. The classes are free and available...
Take off your pants and slip on the red dress, the...
Dust off the haughty attitude. You are going to need it for this year's Red Dress fundraiser, the Red Rubber Ball. Held Feb. 29 at...
The exploitation of Henrietta Lacks: abuse for the advancement of medicine
Say her name. Say it out loud. Henrietta Lacks, here is a woman largely erased from the scientific narrative. Even Oprah couldn’t elevate her...
Creating change within to be a change
Maybe you have heard of Creating Change, one of the largest national LGBTQ+ conferences. It’s hosted by The National LGBTQ Task Force in January...
Local news and notes: discussing gender inequality in the culinary industry;...
The culinary world is famously male dominated. Only less than 7 percent of head chefs and restaurant owners are women. Women face sexism and...