Filipino community rallies against hate crimes after attack in Las Vegas

Members of the Filipino community who participated Thursday in a rally against Asian hate usually aren't outspoken. But a recent attack on ...

FILIPINO COMMUNITY RALLIES AGAINST HATE CRIMES AFTER ATTACK IN LAS VEGAS Members of the Filipino community who participated Thursday in a rally against Asian hate usually aren’t outspoken. But a recent attack on an elderly man brought more than 200 people to the steps of the Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas to demand justice for hate crimes against their community. “Speaking up is not an Asian thing,” Henry Quindara, the victim’s son said to the crowd. “But if we want safety, we have to speak up.” POMPONIO FEATURE OF THE WEEK DOES YOUR CAR INSURANCE PROVIDE ENOUGH COVERAGE? Do you know what your car insurance really covers? While many people may select the coverage amount that’s required in Nevada, they often don’t know what it actually means in the event of an accident or if it’s truly enough coverage. EDITORIAL: FAULTY NORTH LAS VEGAS SCHOOLS REPORT REINFORCES MISCONCEPTIONS It should have been obvious to Clark County School District officials that something was amiss when they reported that graduation rates for the North Las Vegas region came in 30 points lower than the rest of the district. Journalists from across the region should have questioned the disparity and taken the time to ask questions and review the data before publishing headlines lambasting one region of the county. DOMINANT ACES PROVE ROAD TO CHAMPIONSHIP STILL GOES THROUGH THEM This was supposed to be the matchup everyone looked forward to. From the moment the dust settled on the WNBA’s offseason, the clear pecking order in the league was the Las Vegas Aces, the New York Liberty and everyone else. The two teams that made the biggest splashes, that signed the biggest names, have been on a predestined collision course to meet in the WNBA Finals since January. ACES SIGN REIGNING LEAGUE MVP WILSON TO TWO-YEAR EXTENSION The Las Vegas Aces have signed franchise cornerstone and reigning league MVP A'ja Wilson a two-year contract extension, the team announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it will keep Wilson in Las Vegas through 2025. The two-time MVP and reigning Defensive Player of the Year was set to hit unrestricted free agency after this season. MOST READ: Teachers union seeks to halt public funding for A’s stadium UNLV committed to racial diversity, despite court ruling on affirmative action  Coroner releases names of victims in Las Vegas triple homicide Committee recommends next chancellor for NSHE Golden Knights wrap up quiet NHL Draft with three more picks

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