In The News: Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

Jack Dappa Blues Radio

On this episode, I speak with Dr. Tyler D. Parry, professor of African American and African Diaspora studies at 性视界传媒, about his latest project 鈥淛umping The Broom: A Multicultural History.鈥

Los Angeles Magazine

Local business owner Woranuch Boonprakob has walked up and down the 5000 block of Hollywood Boulevard every day for the past 35 years, taking note of what鈥檚 different and what鈥檚 the same with every step. As Thai Town approaches its 20th anniversary at the end of the month, Boonprakob describes the neighborhood鈥檚 transformation into a cultural hub as 鈥渂eautiful.鈥 But unlike the tourists who simply marvel at the stylized lamp posts and golden Aponsi statues, Boonprakob is able to recall the tragedy and ensuing strife from which the beauty was born.

Vice

The ubiquitous masturbation device marketed to men was ahead of its time鈥攁nd became the bellwether for a more fluid, inclusive future.

Las Vegas Review Journal

College of Southern Nevada grad Monique Moreno wasn鈥檛 afraid to put in the long hours she鈥檇 need to pay for college. After all, she鈥檇 been working since she was 14 鈥 first alongside her mom in CSN鈥檚 computer lab, then scooping ice cream at Baskin-Robbins, before eventually becoming a field technician in a casino on the Strip 鈥 juggling jobs in addition to her classes.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The Henderson Libraries aims to be a comfortable and welcoming place for all populations and education is a major key to their goal.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Henderson Libraries is launching an educational series and collection related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

CrossTalk

Is President Donald J. Trump a racist? The liberal media will have you believe so. What is racism in this day and age? Does systemic and structural racism actually exist? Or is racism merely a political tool used against someone who disagrees with you? Is everything about race?

Vice

Pornhub launched a "porn for women" category last year, but the adult content monolith certainly isn鈥檛 the first or only corporate entity to identify a demand for "female-friendly" porn. Platforms like Bellesa, ForHerTube, and Sssh.com are now more accessible than ever, and that鈥檚 mostly a good thing. Women deserve affirming adult content that centers women鈥檚 agency and portrays them as active, consenting players enjoying realistic sexual experiences.

KIRO-FM

When I first moved to Seattle in 2005, I went on a Thai food bender. There seemed to be a Thai restaurant on every corner and the food is delicious and, often, cheap.

Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle

In this bonus episode, Rachel explores why there are so many Thai restaurants in the United States with Mark Padoongpatt, author of 'Flavors of Empire: Food and The Making of Thai America' and assistant professor of Asian American studies at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

PBS

Nevada granted women the right to vote six years before the U.S. Constitution. How have we fared since 鈥 and where are we in closing some of our statewide gaps? Our panel discusses gender equity and equality as it relates to workforce, education, government and community.

PBS

Nevada granted women the right to vote six years before the U.S. Constitution. How have we fared since 鈥 and where are we in closing some of our statewide gaps? Our panel discusses gender equity and equality as it relates to workforce, education, government and community.