Building on a solid reputation: A business conversation with Kelvin Haywood

Only a year into its existence, KME Architects is already establishing a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ leading minority owned architecture firms. Company president Kelvin Haywood recently sat down with Black Image to discuss the ins and outs of the business, and shared insights on KME’s consulting role on the controversial F Street opening in historic West Las Vegas.

KCEP to host Second Annual Gospel Fest

KCEP-FM, Power 88.1 is set to host the Second Annual Power 88 Super Soul Gospel Fest on Oct. 2 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway.

Food for the soul – Neck Bones

When it came to food for our African- American ancestors in the Deep South, they often had to make the best of what they were given or could afford. From these foods, which others considered “leavings,” came a variety of dishes — among them were chitterlings, pig feet, pig ears, pig tails, ham hocks and neck FOOD FOR THE SOUL bones.

Traveling Man

I was hoping to improve my language skills, but I discovered much more. It was a whirlwind month: the memorial at Hiroshima, the breakneck pace of the Tokyo Tuna Auction and numerous ancient historical sites.

Tips to improve the taste of TAP WATER

Although southern Nevada’s water supply meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards, the taste of tap water may not appeal to you. Here are three tips to improve the taste of tap water.

PEACE: Get organized!

Our minds are eased when we get organized. With children returning to their studies after a long and hot summer, emotional refuge can be found in the back-to-school routine. Solid time frames for meals, sleeping on a schedule and alone time with your mate can keep the chaos at bay.

Music exec out to raise awareness

J.R. Perry has been in Las Vegas for three years, making a name for himself as CEO of Pro-Per Records. However, his biggest contribution to the world may not come out of a recording studio: Perry is on a crusade to raise more public awareness of sickle cell disease — also known as sickle cell anemia — through his organization, Cure Every Cell.

Fifth annual Las Vegas CultureFest celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Harrah’s Fifth Annual Las Vegas CultureFest will take place Oct. 3, from noon-6 p.m. at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. Harrah’s is lead sponsor for the event, which celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of its effort to support cultural diversity throughout the world.

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