Representatives from the Las Vegas Okinawan Club, Southern Nevada Asian Pacific Island Queer Society (SNAPIQS), and United Territories of Pacific Islanders (UTOPIA) Las Vegas recently traveled to Washington D.C. for EducAsian advocacy week, hosted by the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC). This trip, held in conjunction with AANHPI Heritage Month, was an opportunity to advocate for better visibility and representation for our community.
During the visit, they had a significant meeting at Congresswoman Susie Lee's office. They discussed the donation of an updated version of the LGBTQIA+ flag, which better represents the diversity within our community. With the support of Angelica Villarta from Congresswoman Lee’s office, we are excited to announce that this donation event is scheduled for June 10, Monday.
We are extending an invitation to all friends, allies, and supporting organizations to join us in this celebration. The event will be held at the Windmill Library in Las Vegas, providing a safe space for all attendees. The following organizations have confirmed their participation:
- The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
- Asian Community Development Council Website | Instagram
- Las Vegas Okinawan Club Website | Instagram
- One APIA Nevada Website
- Southern Nevada Asian Pacific Island Queer Society (SNAPIQS) Website | Instagram
- United Territories of Pacific Islanders (UTOPIA) Las Vegas Website | Instagram
We encourage you to share this event with your network, friends, and other members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are the details:
Event: Let's Celebrate Pride Month - LGBTQIA+ Flag Presentation and Meet & Greet with Congresswoman Susie Lee
Date: June 10, Monday, 2024
Time: Please arrive by 10:45 am
Location: 7060 W. Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Let’s come together to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrate our accomplishments, and support the rights of our community. We will provide a small handheld LGBTQIA+ flag for everyone and take a group photo to commemorate this important event. Your participation is crucial in advocating for equity, equality, and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. We look forward to seeing you there!
