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Superintendent Jara has a conversation with Latinx families. Our members had the opportunity to meet with Superintendent Jara this week and the topics covered are important to know. Here’s the run-down on the topics covered and the answers our community deserves.  Family Support during this time is crucial to a successful school year. To do this, however, our families need …

The Youth Power Project Presents: Gen Z VoiceZ

A TRUE SOCIAL JUSTICE SPACE On July 31st, The Youth Power Project (YPP) hosted Gen Z VoiceZ, an open-mic Facebook Live event where youth between 14-21 showcased their talents in an empowering way. The night featured energetic performances that shared, expressed, and set the tone for the night. The performances varied from singing, dancing, and different variations of poetry.   …

#MitchBetterHaveMyMoney

On August 6th, we will be joining thousands of people nationwide in car caravans (and on foot, masked and socially distanced) to remind senators that workers, families, small businesses, and communities ARE the economy! And we demand that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, provide the COVID relief we need to survive and to thrive! We call on the Senate to: …

PRESS RELEASE: Superintendent Jara Follows-up on Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students, and Educators

Las Vegas, NV– Monday, July 27th, 2020 Clark County School District Superintendent, Dr. Jesus Jara, met with Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) and Youth Power Project (YPP) members, consisting of parents, students, and educators, following a missed meeting the previous week. To open the meeting, Dr. Jara apologized for his tardiness at the previously scheduled meeting. Our members appreciate the …

Superintendent Jara Truant in Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students and Educators

For Immediate Release:  July 21, 2020 Superintendent Jara Truant in Meeting with Latinx Parents, Students and Educators Las Vegas, NV– Monday, July 20th, Make the Road Nevada (MRNV) members, consisting of parents, students, and educators, were set to meet with Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara to discuss the reopening of schools within Clark County amidst the pandemic. When the Superintendent arrived …

Trump Doesn’t Want Undocumented Immigrants to Count in 2020 Census, Again.

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2020 Trump Doesn’t Want Undocumented Immigrants to Count in 2020 Census, Again. Tuesday, July 21, 2020– President Trump released a memo this morning announcing his plans to sign an Executive Order to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted in the 2020 Census by limiting non-citizens from being included in population numbers for congressional redistricting. His …

SCOTUS stands with us!

The Supreme Court decided that the current administration’s attempt to dismantle DACA and its protections was unlawful and struck it down. This victory for the DACAmented community has given us hope and drive to continue the fight for a clear road to citizenship. With this decision, renewals are being accepted, however, with this ruling the fees to do so may …

CCSD Educators and Students Demand Change

Wednesday, June 24, 2020— Make the Road NV and school personnel joined the Youth Power Project leaders as they gathered in front of Desert Pines High School to combat the school-to-prison pipeline and call for the defunding of the Clark County School District Police Department. Angelica who is part of support staff in an elementary school, her role is to give …

Good Allies Listen

The death of George Floyd sent shockwaves through the world as well as within the states. His death was a result of police brutality, an ongoing issue in America. Too many black and brown lives before him have died at the hands of the police. Many of the officers involved in excessive use of force that resulted in the murder …

Color, Target, Violence Part 1

A long history of segregation and racism has instilled systemic racism that in recent years has become even more prevalent due to the internet and sharing platforms. These issues are not sporadic or new, but they have always been. As a society, we now are banding together, regardless of differences, to reintroduce the conversation of racism and systemic racism to …