“We are constituted so that simple acts of kindness, such as giving to charity or expressing gratitude, have a positive effect on our long-term moods. The key to the happy life, it seems, is the good life: a life with sustained relationships, challenging work, and connections to community.”
Paul Bloom
Articles on Community & Mutual Aid
From our beginnings, we’ve worked together to live and thrive as a community. Over time this has built our society into what it is today and has developed even stronger mutual aid networks as we continue to collaborate with our neighbors.
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Free Self-Defense LV Teaches People How to Fight For Their Right to Life and Liberation
In a world where people are rarely taught to defend their rights, Free Self-Defense Class LV, an Indigenous women-led program was created to teach people self-defense, self-love, and self-care.
The Vast Spoils of the Las Vegas Valley and Its Growing Expansion Into Natural Habitats
The Las Vegas Valley is expanding every year, further encroaching its development on surrounding natural habitats like the Clark County Wetlands.
Xochil Xitlalli Ancestral Art – Anchoring the Past, Present, and Future Through Art
Reclaiming her Indigenous culture, Xochil Xitlalli anchors the past, present, and future through her ancestral art inspired by her worldview through the Meso-American lens.
What Do We Do Now? Commentary On the Election and the Path Ahead
An editorial on what I’ve felt and observed after the election, and what the next steps are in terms of resisting what’s coming.
UNLV Students Hold Pro-Palestine Protest on Campus
Responding to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, university students around the world gathered on their campuses to protest. Our own local university, UNLV, joined the call earlier this month.
‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza’ Unites Vegas Community
On February 25, Fifth Sun Project and Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation collaborated to host the 3rd annual ‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza Edition.’ This event focused on raising awareness, solidarity, and funds for Palestinians and local street vendors.
‘ARTUOK?’ – First Friday Celebrates Art’s Impact on Mental Health at 2nd Annual Resource Fair
The First Friday Foundation is gearing up for its 2ndannual ‘ARTUOK?’ event, celebrating how art and self-expression help with mental health and save lives!
Anime Night Mart – Anime in Everything
Local event organizer Anime Night Mart recently hosted one of its events where people came together for a day of social gathering around anime culture.
CMC Boutique – Local Filipino-owned Family Business Fosters Culture Through Fashion
CMC Boutique is a local Filipino-owned mom-daughter-and-pop clothing store named after the founders Cirilo, Mila, and Cirimille Paglinawan.