Clark County Black Caucus

Who will be our next CCSD Superintendent. Add your voice to this important discussion with the search firm hired by the CCSD Board of Trustees. Shout out to all the community organizations partnering to bring the community this event.

Do you know the history behind the first Memorial Day celebration?

Following the Civil War, Black residents in Charleston, South Carolina gathered on May 1, 1865 to commemorate those lost in the war. Although there were several local celebrations of Memorial Day following Charleston’s, it wasn’t until 1971 that Memorial Day became recognized as a federal holiday.

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How will the housing crisis impact voter turnout in Nevada and other swing states? The Washington Post takes a look:
"...the housing crisis is particularly affecting Black voters — a constituency Biden needs to win. There is a 34-point gap between Black and White homeownership in Nevada, according to census data examined by The Post. Black homeownership in six battleground states — Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina — was lower in 2022 than it was in 2015."

Skyrocketing rents and home prices may be pivotal in the 2024 election Rising housing costs hold implications for this year’s presidential election, especially in battleground states where rents and home prices are skyrocketing.

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Small Business Grant Academy

June 5-26, 2024

This is a 4-Week Intensive Learning growth and development Academy for Small Businesses that want to understand, learn how to find, get prepared to apply for, and manage grants.

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Horsford Introduces Bill to Improve Transparency in Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, introduced the Housing Market Transparency Act to expand data availability about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. It will mandate annual reporting of detailed property data by state housing finance agencies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“I’ve seen firsthand the critical role that affordable housing plays in our communities,” said Congressman Horsford. “It’s time we ensure that transparency isn’t just an expectation but a requirement. This bill will shed light on how affordable housing funds are spent and will ensure that stakeholders have the data they need to make informed decisions. Most importantly, it will keep Nevadans well informed about changes that could affect their housing.”

“The Housing Market Transparency Act isn’t merely a bureaucratic endeavor to bolster accountability and data collection around affordable housing,” said Congressman Cleaver. “This legislation is a commitment to fairness, empowering communities, and maintaining accessible pathways to stable, dignified living. I am proud to join Congressman Horsford in leading the charge in ensuring increased transparency in housing is a standard throughout the nation.”

The Housing Market Transparency Act sets a new standard for accountability within the LIHTC program. By requiring the annual submission of property-specific data such as developmental costs, habitability standards, and ownership details, the legislation addresses the longstanding issue of opacity that has complicated the efforts of researchers, policymakers, and advocates working to expand affordable housing. This comprehensive data collection will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the LIHTC program to ensure that the allocated funds serve their intended purpose of supporting community development and tenant stability.

Primary election voting starts Saturday in Las and . People have the option of voting in-person or by mail. Mail ballots can also be dropped at early voting sites. If using a mail ballot - see tips below to help the process.

If you want to check the status or track your mail ballot or to see an electronic copy of your sample ballot, please visit the Voter Services website at https://bit.ly/3WMOz2N.

More questions? Check out the Clark County Election Dept. Website at https://bit.ly/3tF1yH8 or call (702) 455-VOTE (455-8683).

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May is National Foster Care Month. Last session, I sponsored SB 380, building on Senator James Orenschall’s efforts to extend foster care services in Nevada until age 21. This legislation aids roughly 400 youth in rural areas, 600 in Washoe, and 3,000 in Clark County, providing critical support like education and housing as they transition to independence. SB 380 was just the start—we must continue supporting foster families, dedicated staff, and these courageous youth by advocating for and funding impactful policies.

VOTE 5/25-6/7 Early Voting.

- Early voting starts two weeks from today on May 25 in Las and . Voters should be receiving their sample ballots in the mail during the next week or so, and those who opted to instead receive their sample ballots by email should have already received theirs.

Make sure you are registered, update voter registration and get voting information at our Election Dept. Website: tinyurl.com/4pkju8ds.

▪️The list of polling places is included in voters’ sample ballot packets and is available through the Election Department website.

▪️All active registered voters in Nevada will receive a mail ballot. Voters who wish to vote by mail only need to complete the ballot, fill out the information, sign the envelope and return it to the Election Department.

▪️Voters may send in their mail ballot, or drop it off in a secure drop box at any polling place.

▪️Voters who will be casting their ballot in person during early voting or on Primary Election Day should either surrender their unused ballot at an election polling place or destroy and discard their mail ballot packet.
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Purlie Victorious has been nominated for 6 Tony Awards, including Best Play Revival! You can watch Purlie Victorious Friday, May 24 at 9/8c on Great Performances l PBS!

Join CCBC at Pearson Ctr and hear from education candidates for CCSD Board Trustees 3p-5p.

Primary elections are around the corner and to help inform the community we have joined the NAACP-LV ACLU of Nevada National Coalition 100 Black Women- Las Vegas Chapter in hosting for Clark County School District Trustee Board and a Judicial Forum. Check them out and share with your networks please:

A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.

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Join us in transforming lives as a probation officer at Clark County's Department of Juvenile Justice Services. Be the mentor, guide, and advocate that youth need to succeed. Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
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Attention Job Seekers in Southern Nevada! EmployNV is hosting a Career Expo on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the Sahara West Library! More than 50 employers are hiring for 7,500+ positions.
April 30, 2024,10am-2pm
Sahara West Library | 9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Register today at https://tinyurl.com/EmployNV-Expo

Can we make sure Clark County, Nevada has a and access to vote for those held that haven't lost their voting rights Commissioner William McCurdy II Re-Elect Tick Segerblom Michael Naft Marilyn Kirkpatrick Justin Jones Jim Gibson Ross Miller

Dallas County Jail Adds Election Day Polling Place After Pressure from Activists Nearly all county jails make incarcerated people rely on absentee ballots to vote. Voting rights organizers say that misses eligible voters, and have started pushing to set up polling places behind bars.

We have the opportunity to send a proven progressive leader to the U.S. Senate in Congresswoman Barbara Lee but need your help. We invite you to have breakfast with the Congresswoman and join us in helping to elect her. To RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/081223vegasbreakfast

Community is invited to come welcome Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Las Vegas on Aug12th, who has been a progressive leader in Congress for over 20 years on social justice issues, and running to become the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate.

In the 1968 Olympics, John Carlos led a protest with teammate Tommie Smith, that would wake up the rest of the world to the racial injustices in the USA. Their raised fist became the symbol for civil rights still used today to express sentiments of empowerment for oppressed people. Come hear Dr. JOHN CARLOS tell his story of overcoming obstacles and running for racial equality. Documentary, Q&A, Book signing. In the 1968 Olympics, John Carlos led a protest with teammate Tommie Smith, that would wake up the rest of the world to the racial injustices in the USA. Their raised fist became the symbol for civil rights still used today to express sentiments of empowerment for oppressed people. Come hear Dr. JOHN CARLOS tell his story of overcoming obstacles and running for racial equality. Documentary, Q&A, Book signing.
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Dr. John Carlos 'Running for Racial Equality & Civil Rights'