Friday, March 28th, 2025
Mira Dani and Nataliyah Tahir Lead Effort to Support a Bill to Improve Health Data Collection for Asian Communities
Mira Dani and Nataliyah Tahir, students at the UNLV School of Medicine, are spearheading an important initiative to support Senate Bill (SB) 265, which aims to improve the way health data is collected concerning individuals who self-identify as Asian. The bill, which is non-partisan and sponsored by Republican Senator Lori Rogich and Democratic Assemblyman Duy Nguyen, seeks to address disparities in health data collection, particularly for South-Asian communities. Currently, health data related to race and ethnicity often lumps individuals from various Asian backgrounds into a broad category, which can maskRead More
Friends of India to Host Vibrant Annual Holi Picnic – A Celebration of Colors and Camaraderie
Under the leadership of the new Executive Committee, Friends of India invites the community to their colorful annual Holi Picnic to celebrate the festival of vibrant colors on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. The Holi Picnic is a wonderful opportunity to connect with family & friends, meet new members of the community, and make lasting memories. The event will feature a lively atmosphere, complete with Bollywood music and dancing, food stalls, kids activities, and more. As usual, the vibrant celebration promises to be an unforgettable experience under the clear blue Vegas sky. MarkRead More