Black Lives Matter UNLV

What does it mean for Black women when our calls for help are answered with violence?

Join us for Sisters In Strength (SIS) on Thursday, June 27th! 🖤👩🏾👩🏿‍❤️‍👩🏾❤️ SIS is a group dedicated to empowering African American women with . We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 6 PM. Come for an evening of engaging dialogue and community support in a welcoming space.⁠
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No RSVP needed. Call us at 702-802-5412 or email [email protected] for more info.⁠
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A story about voting in Nevada jails

Here’s how some inmates in closely divided state are now able to vote from jail | CNN Politics CNN’s Sara Murray reports from the battleground state of Nevada, where some inmates are now able to vote from jail.

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A picture of a Black person submitting their ballot into a ballot box overlayed on an outline of Nevada

“Mirror mirror on the wall, who can come up with the most anti-migrant policies of them all?”

Art by Julio Salgado ’24

Image description: An animation of Joe Biden looking into a mirror. His suit has the words, “Biden’s border closure order,” on the back. In Biden’s right hand is a mirror he’s holding up to his face. In the mirror is an image of Donald Trump waving his right hand with the words, “-Title 42, -Remain in Mexico program, -Xenophobia.” The animation has a bright blue background.

“Heatwaves are linked to an increased risk of preterm and early births among pregnant people, especially those with low incomes.”

For Pregnant People, Heat Waves Bring An Increased Risk of Preterm and Early Term Babies, Study Finds - Inside Climate News Researchers noted that the threat was even more pronounced for the youngest and oldest mothers, and among those who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.

“Black Nevadans are most concerned about inflation or the cost of living and housing affordability, according to a statewide survey that found the issues of wages and racism trail close behind”

Inflation, housing are top concerns for Black Nevadans; wages and racism close behind - The Nevada Independent Survey finds Black Nevadans prioritize inflation, housing affordability, with wages & racism as concerns. Read more about the story here.

“In Nevada, Black residents had the highest rate of premature deaths (age 75 and under) from avoidable causes with 553 per 100,000 residents, according to the Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics System for 2020 and 2021.”

Nevada’s health care system ranks near the bottom in the US Nevada’s system ranks 41st of the 50 states and District of Columbia, according to a report detailing disparities across racial and ethnic groups.

On Jan. 8, VP of Student Affairs at Lincoln University (MO) Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey died by su***de due to distress from “bullying & severe mistreatment” in her role.

The community is now calling for the termination of President Dr. Moseley.

2,000 killed in the past 5 days in Sudan

“A Sudanese doctor who fled Ardamata, West Darfur, to Chad on Thursday told Sudan Tribune on Friday that over 2,000 civilians were killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias in the area between November 4 and 9.”

sudantribune.com/article279216/

Reporting by Sudan Tribune

“The Youngest Victims of Belgium’s African Rule Are Still Seeking Justice, Decades Later”

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/shattered-the-youngest-victims-of-belgian-rule-still-seeking-justice-decades-later-180981813/

“Mobile power, human toll: The Cost of Lithium Batteries”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/mobile-power-human-toll-the-cost-of-our-lithium-batteries/2016/12/29/b369e97a-c7ba-11e6-85b5-76616a33048d_gallery.html

“Exposed: Child labour behind smart phone and electric car batteries”

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/01/child-labour-behind-smart-phone-and-electric-car-batteries/

An estimated 40,000 children are subject to slave labor in Congo

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“Sudan's true displacement figure: 10+ million”

https://sudanwarmonitor.com/p/sudans-true-displacement-figure-10

“War in has killed up to 9,000 people in six months”

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/war-in-sudan-has-killed-up-to-9000-people-in-six-months-says-un-aid-chief

“The Michigan attorney general’s office officially is ending its pursuit of criminal prosecutions over the Flint water crisis after seven years of no convictions

The Flint prosecution team says the cases are now ‘closed’”

Nessel's office officially ends Flint water prosecutions without any criminal convictions The high court's most recent denial of an appeal in the Flint water cases has led the prosecution team to call the office's criminal case "closed."

“Six months of war between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary group has killed up to 9,000 people and created ‘one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history,’ the United Nations humanitarian chief said Sunday.”

War in Sudan has killed up to 9,000 people in six months, says UN aid chief Six months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group has created “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history,” the United Nations humanitarian chief said Sunday.

“At least 250 insurrections have been documented; between 1780 and 1864, ninety-one African Americans were convicted of insurrection in Virginia alone.

The first revolt in what became the United States took place in 1526 at a Spanish settlement near the mouth of the P*e Dee River in South Carolina.”

https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/september-09/ #:~:text=At%20least%20250%20insurrections%20have,Dee%20River%20in%20South%20Carolina.

Today in History - September 9 The Stono Rebellion

Last night outside of the UNLV Tam Alumni Center hosted by Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation, Fifth Sun Project, and Red Desert Collective
Las Vegas Emergency Counter Demonstration
This protest is in response to the NSHE Board of Regents’ Chair, Byron Brooks, hosting Jake Bennett, representing the Israeli-American Coalition for Action and in response to Dr. Wakefield’s language in his statement addressing the genocide in Gaza

Dr. Wakefield statement: https://www.unlv.edu/announcement/office-president/message-president-whitfield-middle-east-conflict

Image Description: series of signs at a protest at night outside of UNLV Tam Alumni Center

https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=23086

Free Posters Celebrating Women Role Models in Science, Technology, and Math Eight downloadable posters celebrating women of STEM perfect for displaying in kids' rooms and classrooms!

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/10/17/clark-county-deputy-da-arrested-child-s*xual-seduction-charges/?fbclid=IwAR06jbhF_u6aLc-VFu_O8CkupTwx3U2n5u1xgOxn2PSxm8lscJpId28gQGw_aem_AbXnUJyCAXe6MumC9CppxS0xfFFblsis30zWigTuKmclmegq_s8TwELFqfDVuKElj28&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Clark County deputy DA arrested on child s*xual seduction charges A Clark County deputy district attorney has been accused of attempting to lure a minor into a parking lot s*x act.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/16/israel-hamas-war-live-iran-warns-resistance-front-may-attack

Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel kills 500 in Gaza hospital ‘massacre’ Here are the developments from the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday October 17, 2023.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/its-a-legend-gone-fire-destroys-historic-westside-building

'It's a legend gone': Fire destroys Historic Westside building Katharine Duncan could not hold back tears while looking at the fire devastation to a building of significance for the Historic Westside, which is next to Downt

https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/black-feminist-perspectives-on-palestine-a-reading-list

Solidarity with Palestine - A Radical Black Feminist Mandate: A Reading List — Black Women Radicals This reading list offers a brief primer on the radical Black feminist political mandate, which is solidarity with Palestine .

December 1 is World AIDS Day
It’s time to end the stigma around HIV/AIDS!

How do I get tested for HIV?

Southern Nevada Health District
Testing in-person Payment based on income: https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/community-health-center/s*xual-health-clinic/

AID for AIDS Nevada
Testing in person for free call 702-382-2326
https://www.afanlv.org/services

End HIV Nevada
Free at-home HIV testing for Nevada residents
https://endhivnevada.org/initiatives_and_progress/free-at-home-hiv-testing/

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HIV Prevention

THE FIRST STEP TO PREVENT GETTING OR TRANSMITTING HIV IS TO KNOW YOUR STATUS

If you are HIV negative

USE CONDOMS AND LUBRICANTS
Consistent and correct use of condoms and lubricants reduces the risk of getting HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections
by up to 94%.

GET TESTED FOR STIS
Testing regularly for STIs and treating them reduces the possibility of contracting HIV.

PrEP
Daily use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by a person who does not have HIV prevents infection before engaging in high-risk s*x.

PEP
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is used in emergency situations to prevent HIV infection if taken
up to 72 hours after
engaging in high risk consensual s*x or other potential exposure.

If you are HIV positive

USE CONDOMS AND LUBRICANTS
Consistent and correct use of condoms and lubricants reduces the risk of getting HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections
by up to 94%.

GET TESTED FOR STIS
Testing regularly for STIs and treating them reduces the possibility of transmitting HIV.

ANTIRETROVIRALS TREATMENT
A person living with HIV who correctly takes medication does not transmit the virus to others.

ANTIRETROVIRALS TREATMENT
Remaining in treatment is key for a health and long life, and for not transmitting HIV to others.

Governments should make sure everyone has access to all HIV prevention and treatment services recommended by WHO, free of stigma and discrimination.

Prepared by Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization

https://m.culinaryunion226.org/news/press/las-vegas-hospitality-workers-vote-95-to-authorize-a-strike-on-the-las-vegas-strip

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote by 95% to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, negotiations continue while a strike deadline not yet set - Las Vegas hospitality workers vote by 95% to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, negotiations continue while a strike deadline not yet set - Sep 26, 2023 ONLINE / TWEET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan: [email protected] ▪ (702) 387...

https://apnews.com/article/mental-health-crisis-911-police-alternative-civilian-responders-ca97971200c485e36aa456c04d217547

Many big US cities now answer mental health crisis calls with civilian teams — not police The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from certain, nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral health clinicians.

ID: “Mass Liberation Project Nevada
Presents Academy Award Nominated Movie Documentary- TIME And panel discussion Fox and Rob
Join Us: Monday, August 8, 2023
5:00-8:00pm
West Charleston Library
6301 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
The untold story of the love that held them together when incarceration kept them apart. Rob Richardson, father to 6 boys who was serving a 60 year prison sentence for a robbery he and Fox both committed in the early 90s.
Free event. You must register on Eventbrite.”
One photo of Rob and Fox on each side sharing an embrace and a cover of the documentary TIME in the middle showing Rob and Fox sharing a kiss

Free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/academy-award-nominated-movie-time-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-685216660477?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

“A group founded by the right-wing activist behind the Supreme Court’s decision to reject affirmative action has sued a venture capital fund that supports Black women who own small businesses, accusing it of unlawful racial discrimination”

Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fund A group founded by the conservative activist instrumental in the U.S. Supreme Court's June decision rejecting affirmative action in collegiate admissions on Wednesday sued an Atlanta-based venture capital fund that supports Black women who own small businesses, accusing it of unlawful racial discrim...

“Big: Henrietta Lacks’ living relatives reached a historic settlement with the multi-billion-dollar biotech company accused of stealing her cells without her consent

Her “HeLa” cells were the world’s first capable of replicating outside the body”

‘No better present’: Henrietta Lacks’ family celebrates historic settlement over stolen cells Lacks’ family and Thermo Fisher Scientific agreed to keep terms of the settlement confidential. Her family celebrated the deal with cake on what would have been Lacks’ 103rd birthday.

“African students who apply to study at universities and colleges in the United States experience the highest visa refusal rates of all international students applying to study in the US with more than half of all applicants rejected in 2022.”

54% of African student visa applications denied by the US The visa applications of more than half of African students who applied to study at universities and colleges in the United States failed during 2015 ...

https://www.ktnv.com/news/aclu-continuing-fight-with-ccsd-in-use-of-force-investigation

ACLU continuing fight with CCSD in use of force investigation In February a CCSD police officer was involved in an incident with a student that some advocates and community members call excessive, the superintendent was 'concerned' with the incident at the time.