NV Dems, AAPI caucus host mock caucus
On Monday, January 13, NV Dems and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Caucus hosted a mock caucus to prepare Nevada Democrats. With less than 40 days before NV…
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance and Your Flight to Success
Las Vegas campus graduate shares experience Aside from working hard and perseverance, one of the most important factors in kicking off your career is education — and the institution you…
WGU kicks off 2020 with $1.5 million in scholarships
New Year Scholarship will enable 750 working adults will go back to school LAS VEGAS — In its largest scholarship offering to date, Western Governors University (WGU) will award $1.5…
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg meets with Vegas AAPI community anew, calls for immigration overhaul
Following the last Democratic primary debate of 2019, South Bend, Indiana Mayor and presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg made his way to Las Vegas for another town hall with members of…
Nevada AAPIs for Cory Booker host Tagalog training ahead of Nevada caucus
For the first time, the Nevada caucus will include Tagalog as a language option With Tagalog now a language option in the upcoming Nevada caucus, Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey)’s…
Las Vegas Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Rat
LAS VEGAS — Chinese New Year in the Desert/Spring Festival proudly returns to Las Vegas for the 9th consecutive year on Jan. 25 and 26, 2020. Chinese New Year in…
Asian Community Development Council and UNLV ROAR host GraduAsian fall 2019 ceremony
LAS VEGAS — The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and UNLV Raising Our Asian Rights (ROAR) hosted the GraduAsian Fall 2019 ceremony at the Foundations Building at the University of…
AAG of Las Vegas celebrates annual Holiday Season Party
THE Asian American Group (AAG) of Las Vegas hosted its annual holiday season party on December 4 at the Indian Mint Bistro (located at 4246 S Durango Dr., Las Vegas,…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to Deliver Keynote at CES 2020
Secretary Chao to discuss innovation and the safe integration of new technologies Arlington, VA, December 9, 2019 – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine…
Cebu Institute of Medicine – Nexus 1987 reunion
DR. Santos Yu of the Neurology Center of Nevada played host to this year’s Cebu Institute of Medicine – Nexus 1987 class reunion. In a Las Vegas themed reunion, practicing…
Former VP and presidential candidate Biden sounds off on Fil-Am issues
As the U.S. presidential elections draw near, Democratic front runner Joe Biden expressed his message to Filipino American, and pledged to champion their causes. TFC’s Bev Llorente and the Asian…
Soaring high: Aviation Institute of Maintenance addresses global demand for aviation technicians in Las Vegas
Las Vegas campus offers various programs to start your aviation career training The shortage of aviation maintenance technicians has been mounting for a while and is seen to slide downhill…
Suspect in crash that killed Filipino doctor in Las Vegas pleads not guilty
The impaired driver in a crash that killed a Filipino doctor last month in central Las Vegas has pleaded not guilty to murder and several other charges on Tuesday, November…
APIAs lead Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign efforts in Nevada
California Sen. Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic nomination to restore justice and prosecute the case against four more years of Donald Trump. She is also running one of…
Getting to know Cory Booker’s State Director Phil Kim
An organizer at heart who is honored to be part of the Nevada AAPI community, Phil Kim is the Nevada State Director for presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker. Having come…
NV Dems, AAPI Caucus host Kamayan lunch in celebration of Filipino American History Month
OVER the weekend, NV Dems and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Caucus hosted a traditional Kamayan feast in celebration of Filipino American History Month joined by Congresswoman Dina…
Asian Community Development Council and OCA Las Vegas host the 2nd Annual Asian Night Market
LAS VEGAS — Last weekend, the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and OCA Las Vegas hosted the 2nd Annual Asian Night Market at St. Rose Dominican Hospital – San Martin…
4 Fil-Ams named to Clark County AAPI commission
LAS VEGAS — Four Filipino Americans have been appointed to the reestablished Clark County Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Community Commission on Wednesday, October 9. Fil-Am community leader Margie Gonzales…
Celebrating beloved AAPI leaders
Last Saturday evening, October 12, friends and family gathered at Mint Indian Bistro to celebrate Mike & Rita Vaswani’s 50th Golden Anniversary. The party was organized by Mike and Rita’s…
Asian Community Development Council hosts Kamayan feast with Filipino community
LAS VEGAS — Last weekend on Saturday, October 12, the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) hosted a second Kamayan Feast at Bropards (Dance Starz Cafe). This was a free event,…
Pinay visionaries: A spotlight on Filipina American elected and appointed officials
Interviews by Malou Liwanag-Bledsoe, Joseph Peralta and Christina M. Oriel /AJPress THE late Thelma Buchholdt paved the way for Filipino Americans to serve in public office, when she was elected…
Las Vegas Rescue Mission holds 8th annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ fundraising event
LAS VEGAS – One of the most anticipated events of the year, the 8th annual “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” invited the greater Las Vegas community to turn their…
AAG celebrates 16th Asian American Community Awards
ON Saturday, September 21, the Asian American Group presented Community Achievement Awards to outstanding Las Vegas citizens and a community organization. This is the sixteenth annual Gala Awards night. The event was…
Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan visits Las Vegas on Biden campaign trail
WHILE presidential candidates prepped for the third Democratic primary debate, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan traveled to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to meet with students and register voters…
Las Vegas AAPI business owners share strides under Trump admin
DESPITE reports of an impending recession going into 2020, several Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Las Vegas argue that their businesses have been strong since President Donald Trump took…
7 Filipino fashion brands display diverse materials, outstanding craftmanship at trade show in Las Vegas
Seven Filipino brands, under the group FashionPhilippines, showcased the diversity of materials and outstanding craftsmanship during the Project Womens trade show in Las Vegas this past weekend, August 12 to…
Largest national AAPI workers’ organization elects diverse leadership, sets bold vision for organization
15th Biennial Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) concludes with commitment to AAPI community and worker rights LAS VEGAS — The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) concluded…
Biden is latest 2020 presidential hopeful to court Vegas AAPIs
Former VP stresses power of AAPIs, calls for gun control after El Paso shooting LAS VEGAS — While on his campaign tour through Las Vegas, on Saturday, August 3, former…
Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases immigration plan following meeting with AAPI voters in Las Vegas
IN her bid for the White House, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren released an immigration plan this week, a few days after meeting with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community…
Sheriff Lombardo meets with Las Vegas Asian American community leaders
IN an effort to strengthen the relationship between Las Vegas’ Asian American community and law enforcement, Sheriff Joe Lombardo and his Area Command Captains met on Wednesday, June 26 at…