Las Vegas Spectrum

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 story enough to permeate the veil. While the story of a woman (of color) exploited for the economic or social gains of others, is painfully familiar, the story of one Henrietta Lacks and her now...

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 each year. If haven’t had the opportunity to attend one, this is definitely a conference you should consider, especially if you are looking to be an activist or a community leader. This is a place to...

  The culinary world is famously male dominated. Only less than 7 percent of head chefs and restaurant owners are women. Women face sexism and harassment in the kitchens, are paid less and have less opportunity for advancement. What do chefs, restaurateurs, legislators, food activists and business leaders have to say about it? UNLV is inviting the conversation on Feb. 18 with...

Last year, NV Dems created a uniquely-Nevada caucus process--one that reflects Nevadans and the communities we live in. As the third state in the nation and the first Western state to make its voice heard in the presidential election, we committed to making our caucus the most expansive, accessible, and transparent caucus yet. In 2020, Nevada Democrats will have two...

As I pen this editorial, it’s the sixth day of the U.S. Senate desperately trying to find a way to avoid convicting an evil man whom we all know would have been tarred and feathered for his crimes in an earlier era. At least he has been impeached. There is likely only one way to be rid of him,...

Dear Million Moms and your supporters: I saw that you are boycotting the Hallmark Channel because it reinstated the commercial with two brides kissing at the altar. We have so much in common that I couldn’t wait to respond. For one thing, I too, am a Hallmark viewer. It began with “Monk” marathons during an illness where I spent a year...

Golden Rainbow benefit at The Space, Feb. 3 Mark Shunock’s Monday’s Dark, a twice-monthly 90-minute variety show of entertainment and chat, features musical acts, athletes, celebrity chefs and other guests from the Strip and Hollywood. The $20-a-ticket show at The Space has partnered with more than 100 local charities since 2013. Last month, at its sixth anniversary performance in The Pearl...

Can you believe it? Another year has gone and a brand new one is here - again! I remember - it was just 20 years ago - that we entered the 2000s and I actually could not really accept it - so used to writing 19__ - and now it is 20 full years later? Do any of you...

Phoebe Hall 2008-2019 It’s hard to say what the first nine years of her little life was like. But, sadly, one day she found herself on death row at our local shelter. A senior, overweight, and with medical issues, she was hardly a good candidate for adoption. Luckily, for this little baby, she was exactly what Connor and Millie’s Dog...

Christopher James D’ Elia Aug. 7, 1968- Dec. 9, 2019 Christopher James D’Elia, born Aug. 7, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spent the majority of his life growing up and living in “Philly." In August, he moved to Las Vegas and was temporarily living with Marty and Tracey Brown. D’Elia, born to Christine and James D’Elia, was an ally to the LGBTQIA+...