Hey Elevate Fam,

Hey Elevate Fam,

February is already moving fast, and our calendar is officially doing the most. As we head into a new month, we’re feeling extra grateful for the community we’re building and the way you continue to show up, support one another, and make Elevate what it is. Whether you’ve been to one event or a dozen, we’re so glad you’re here.

Over the next few weeks, we’ve got a little bit of everything coming up. A happy hour to unwind and catch up, a social hour to meet new faces without the awkward pressure, a food distribution to give back in a meaningful way, and of course, game night, because community should be fun too. Some of these events are right around the corner and others are coming up soon, but all of them are built around the same goal: creating space to connect, support, and have a damn good time doing it.

Monthly Food Distribution Volunteering!

✨ Start your Saturday with purpose! Join Elevate Diversity and The Just One Project every month in 2026 for a morning of community service, impact, and connection. We’ll be helping unload food pallets and distribute food to local families in need.💛

Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering is a natural, low-pressure way to meet people. Working toward a shared goal helps connections form easily. You’re always welcome to come alone.

Did You Know?
🍽 1 in 7 Southern Nevadans faces hunger? That’s over 341,000 people.
🌍 Communities of color are hit hardest due to ongoing social and economic barriers.
Your help truly matters.

📅 When: February 21st this month
⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

📍 Where
Von Tobel Middle School
2436 North Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89115

Please Note: We changed locations from our 2025 distribution dates!!

👟 What to Bring
Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to help.

🔗 Registration
Spots are limited each month. Please register in advance.
(No need to select a specific date.)
Let’s show up for our community...together. 🤍

Register with The Just One Project Here!

Friday Night Game Night!

Join us for a fun night of games, drinks, snacks, and good company!

📅 Date this month: February 27th
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Meepleville Board Game Cafe (4704 W Sahara Ave)

It’s your favorite night of the month, Game Night is BACK and better than ever! Whether you're here to win or just here to vibe, we’ve got a seat (and a board) with your name on it.

Expect good energy, lots of laughs, and the kind of low-pressure fun that makes it easy to meet new people (or bring your whole crew). Food and drinks are available for purchase, and Meepleville’s massive collection of games has something for every level of player.

All ages welcome!

Happy Hour Hangout!🍸

Looking for an easy, low-pressure way to kick off your Friday night? Say less. We’re heading to La Diosa Cantina for a Happy Hour that’s all about good drinks, good food, good vibes, and even better people.
Whether you’re new to Elevate Diversity or a familiar face, this is the perfect chance to grab a drink, snack on some food, vibe with hookah in the air, and actually enjoy meeting new people without forcing awkward small talk. Come solo, bring a friend, or rally the group chat — we’ll save you a spot.

📍 La Diosa Cantina
4180 S Jones Blvd, Suite 1–2, Las Vegas, NV 89103

📅 Friday, March 6 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

✨ What to expect:

• Drink specials

• Food available for purchase

• Hookah

• Chill music, easy conversation, and welcoming energy

• A fun, social crowd that’s here to unwind and connect

🍸 Happy Hour Specials – $5 Drinks

• All well drinks

• House margarita

• 16oz draft beer

• Wine by the glass

• Mimosas

🥃 $5 Shots

• Centenario Plata

• Piña Paleta shots

• Green Tea shots

• Lemon Drop

• Sandia shots

No agenda. No pressure. Just a solid Friday night with community.
RSVP, pull up, and let’s make it a night ✨

Social Hour Hangout!🪩

Looking for a laid-back Friday night with good people and zero pressure? Join us at Raised by Wolves for a Social Hour Hangout. No agenda, no icebreakers — just easy conversation, drinks if you want them, and good energy.
There’s a jukebox you can play music on, so feel free to set the vibe. A DJ starts at 10 PM if you’re down to keep the night going.

📍 Raised by Wolves
(Upstairs – 2nd Floor) 450 Fremont St, Suite 251, Las Vegas, NV
📅 Friday, March 20 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

✨ Come solo, bring a friend, or meet us there. We’ll be upstairs.
RSVP and pull up 💜

Marathon Volunteering 🏃‍♂️💧

We’re back at it! Elevate Diversity is volunteering at the REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon, and we’d love your help supporting runners early in the race at an aid station.
Expect an early morning, good energy, and the kind of teamwork that makes the time fly. We’ll be handing out water, cheering runners on, and helping keep things moving smoothly.

📍 Aid Station A (Mile 2.5)
5355 Kyle Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124
Exact location coordinates: 36.2616421799, -115.625032069
📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 5:00 AM – 7:30 AM

✨ What to know:

• Aid Station A at mile 2.5

• Volunteer shirts provided

• This is a great way to give back and start your Saturday doing something meaningful

If you’re an early riser or just down to support a great cause, come join us. RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount 💛

For more race info, check out their website:
Click here!

Highlights from our January Events!

WE WANT TO HIGHLIGHT YOU!

We’re launching Elevate Diversity Spotlights and we want to highlight you. Share your experience at our events and you may be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on Instagram. Just fill out the form, upload a photo, and tell us your story. By sharing, you help show new community members what makes Elevate so special 🤍

Happy Black History Month! Celebrating the Legacy, Power, and Promise

Honoring the past. Protecting the present. Fighting for the future.

Every February, we recognize Black History Month as more than a celebration. It is a reminder. A reminder of the brilliance, resilience, creativity, and resistance that Black Americans have carried through centuries of exclusion, erasure, and injustice.

Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week, created by historian Carter G. Woodson because Black contributions were being ignored or deliberately written out of history books. It expanded into a full month during the civil rights movement and was officially recognized in 1976. The reason it exists is simple and uncomfortable: Black history was never freely given space in this country. It had to be demanded.

And here we are, nearly a century later, still fighting for that space.

In today’s political climate, celebrating Black history feels especially urgent. We are watching an administration that continues to downplay racism, roll back civil rights protections, attack diversity initiatives, and silence conversations about systemic inequality. Books are being banned. History is being “reframed.” Education about race is being labeled as dangerous or divisive. Black voices are being dismissed, minimized, or outright erased in the name of “unity.”

Let’s be clear: silencing Black voices does not create unity. It creates ignorance. It creates harm.

Black History Month is not about the past alone. It is about recognizing that the fight for equity did not end with the civil rights movement and it certainly did not end because politicians are uncomfortable with the truth. Honoring Black history means standing up when those stories are threatened, amplifying voices that are being pushed aside, and refusing to let progress be reversed quietly.

At Elevate Diversity, we believe that inclusion is not optional, diversity is not a buzzword, and history should never be censored to make power feel more comfortable. This month, we celebrate Black joy, Black excellence, Black leadership, and Black resistance. Not politely. Not quietly. And not just in February.

📍 Las Vegas Black History Month Events Happening This February!

1. 17th Annual Black History Month Festival
   📆 Saturday, Feb. 14 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   📍 Springs Preserve (333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas)
   🎉 A family-friendly celebration with music, dance, exhibits, art, and soul food.

2. Black Weekend 2026: Kemet in the Desert
   📆 Fri & Sat, Feb. 20–21 — 7 p.m.
   📍 West Las Vegas Theatre
   🎤 Cultural series celebrating African traditions, music, and history.

3. Black History Month Community Celebration — North Las Vegas
   📆 Saturday, Feb. 21 — 1:30–4:30 p.m.
   📍 Aliante Nature Discovery Park
   🎪 Live performances, food trucks, vendors & family fun.

4. Black History Month Lunch Brunch Celebration
   📆 Saturday, Feb. 21 — 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
   📍 Neighborhood Recreation Center, North Las Vegas
   🍽️ Community brunch celebration.

5. First Friday Las Vegas | Black History Night Market
   📆 Friday, Feb. 6 — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
   📍 Arts District (1025 S 1st St)
   🎨 Art, food, and Black-owned vendors at First Friday.

6. Library District Black History Month Series
   📆 Various dates in Feb.
   📍 Multiple Libraries (West, Whitney, Windmill, Summerlin)
   🎙️ Talks, music, author expos, poetry showcases & cultural programming.

Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next month!

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