First Asian American woman on Las Vegas City Council champions diversity, crediting humble beginnings

First Asian American woman on Las Vegas City Council champions diversity, crediting humble beginnings

As Las Vegas celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, one local woman is focused on ensuring AAPI voices help shape the city's future.Francis Allen-Palenske is making history in Nevada politics as the first Asian American woman elected to both the state legislature and Las Vegas City Council. "Being the first is great, but I really like to focus on all those that came after me," Allen-Palenske said. Abel Garcia sat down wit…

VALLEY BRIEFS: County declares May as Asian American Pacific Islander Month

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Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month

EL CENTRO.Cali(KYMA,KECY)- Imperial County will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month this weekend.  The Imperial Valley social justice committee will be hosting the third the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month event this Saturday. The committee says the event will have food vendors and dances performances that will elevate the history of the a-a-p-I community. “This month is dedicated to Asian America…