“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.”
Paulo Coelho
Articles on Culture, People, & Religion
Over the course of our history, our world has become a beautiful and diverse mix of people who practice different cultures, religions, and types of spirituality. And while we have our differences, there is more of what we share than what we don’t.
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Around the Sun – A Poem About Kindred Experiences Across Time
Around the Sun – Around the Sun – A Poem About Kindred Experiences Across Time.
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.
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.
Capitalism Through Teenage Eyes – A Poem From 2010
A poem I wrote in 2010 when I was 16 years old, that sums up my view on the world and capitalism at that time, without knowing what to call it exactly.
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.
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.
K-pop WaterBomb Ends With a Splash
On Saturday, Sept. 27, dance crew ElementX hosted its second annual K-pop WaterBomb from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Park.
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.
FoxRidge Park: What’s in a Name? What Makes a Haunt?
Local FoxRidge Park is claimed to be haunted. But is it? The rumors have inspired more than just ghost stories.
‘Debt’ – A Poem About What We Owe the World
‘Debt’ – A poem about responsibility and what we owe to each other, our planet, and our descendants.
ICE Raids and Fear – Impacts on the Undocumented Community
As the Trump Administration ramps up anti-immigration efforts, protecting immigrants and undocumented people has become a focal point of community organizing efforts.
Tools of Existence – “We Were Here”
Art and creativity are part of what makes us human. It is what expresses our very existence in this world.
The Boulder City Pet Cemetery: A Labor of Love
Just outside Vegas, the Boulder City Pet Cemetery provides a final resting place for people’s pets as far back as the1930s.
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.
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza – 10 Months of Hell and Inhumanity, Part 2: Devastation and War Crimes
In part two of this series covering the past 10 months of genocide in Gaza, I discuss the devastation and war crimes Israel has committed.
CosmicMaya – Hemp for People, Planet, and the Future
CosmicMaya, an eco-friendly, woman-owned hemp brand, is redefining the fashion industry through sustainable slow fashion, uplifting native communities, and healing the environment.
Israel’s Genocide in Gaza – 10 Months of Hell and Inhumanity, Part 1: Death Toll
For 10 months, we’ve witnessed the worst of humanity through Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This article touches on a facet of the ongoing war and increasing death toll.
Bri Turner – A Healing Journey and Becoming Spiritually Divine Bri
Bri Turner wasn’t planning on becoming a yoga instructor. She fell in love with yoga after being reintroduced to it and her path changed forever!
The Punk Rock Museum – Punk Throughout The Years
Recently celebrating its first anniversary, The Punk Rock Museum attracts people wanting to explore more than 45 years of punk rock history.
Contemporary Ex-Votos Exhibition: A Dialogue Between the Past and Present
The Contemporary Ex-Votos ‘Devotion Beyond Medium’ exhibit recently opened its doors for public viewing of the ex-votos collection provided by the New Mexico State Museum.
Powwow For the Planet: A Story In Every Dance
Held at UNLV between April 19 and 20, the 3rd Annual Powwow For The Planet presented cultural traditions, showcased leadership development within native youth, and celebrated Earth Day.
Behind the Horrors of Congo’s Cobalt Mining
The ever-growing demand for cobalt for lithium batteries has worsened the exploitation of people mining the mineral, including children. With most cobalt mining happening in the Congo, Congolese people and children are particularly affected.
Kizuna Japanese Society Celebrates Japanese Culture at the 7th Annual Spring Festival
Last month, The Kizuna Japanese Society organized its 7th annual Spring Festival to celebrate all that represents Japanese culture.
Red, Black, White, Green – A Poem for Palestine
‘Red, Black, White, Green’ – A poem about the colors of the Palestinian flag and how they can represent many things.
‘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.
Cemetery Pulp Brings Valloween to Life
With its unique play on Valentine’s Day, Cemetery Pulp, “the only hybrid oddity and comic shop in Las Vegas, putting the cult back in culture,” just hosted its Valloween Night Market.
Art by Boneezy – Enlightenment, Inspiration, & Liberation
Discovering a love for art as a junior in high school, Bonee’ Harden now runs her own art business, ‘Art by Boneezy,’ creating artwork with a mission to enlighten, inspire, and liberate.
The Winds of Change – A Poem for Palestine
A poem about the genocide of Palestinian people, and how the wind that carries their cries for help also carries the seeds of change.
All Eyes on Rafah: The Super Bowl Massacre
While Americans watched and celebrated the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Israel bombed Rafah – the last “safe” place left for Palestinian refugees seeking shelter.
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.