Articles on culture, religion, and people

Private Immigration Detention Centers and Their Impact in Nevada

People being detained by ICE around the country are largely ending up in privately-operated detention centers, where rampant abuses are being reported. And Southern Nevada is no stranger to this practice, with its own detention facility just an hour outside of Vegas.

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Native Diaspora: Weaving People Together Through Storytelling, Art, and Culture

After moving back to Hawai'i, Kalani Garcia began a journey to reject what colonization has passed down to her, and started a movement called Native Diaspora.

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Malinalli Productions: Creating Healing Art and Connecting Community and Culture

Seeing a need to help up-and-coming creatives and support the community, local artists, husband and wife duo, and business partners Xochil Xitlalli and Juan Cuevas created Malinalli Productions.

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Quetzal Visions – Creating ‘Precious Visions’ to Help Heal

Reconnecting with his ancestry, Juan Cuevas works to reclaim his culture through his artwork. With creations of ‘precious visions,’ his art business Quetzal Visions taps into the subconscious, express spirituality, and offer healing. 

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Political Violence – The History, Prevalence, and Escalation of It in America

An essay (and descent into madness) over the prevalence and escalation of political violence in America.

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