NAACP ACT-SO Awards

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine was proud to attend the recent National NAACP Convention and the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competitions held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. There, African-American youth showcased their talents in musicianship, dance, art, science, technology and poetry and more.

Answering a higher call

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Jerushia McDonald is proud to have grown up in Las Vegas in the 1960s and the ‘70s, with a cherished family heritage of strength, courage and beauty. She has enjoyed a front-row seat to the transformation of her community, having borne witness to everything from civil rights protests to the modern struggle for […]

‘Every student will be inspired to reach their zenith’

With Las Vegas students returning to the classroom this month, we asked teachers in our community a very important question: “What is your biggest hope for students in the new school year?” BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD As a fifth-grade teacher for nine years, I pray and hope all of my students remember to stay open and inspired […]

Civil rights giant aids in Horford’s re-election bid

A giant of American history, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia, recently visited Las Vegas for a reception held at Rep. Steven Horsford’s reelection headquarters. Revered worldwide for his work in the civil rights movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Lewis was a speaker at the March on Washington and was among the peaceful demonstrators […]

FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Page of Fame

It is with heartfelt gratitude that LAS VEGAS BLACK IMAGE MAGAZINE gives its deepest thanks to those whose names are found on this page. Their generosity and foresight keep this publication thriving, as Las Vegas’ only African-American owned magazine and a positive voice for the community. We celebrate you!

Black To Life… For A Healthier You

With August set aside as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it is a good time for an honest dialogue on this very important topic.

MEET. GREET. THINK

A young Las Vegas entrepreneur is redefining how people are introduced to one another.

Tia Mowry

With a busy home life and the success of “Instant Mom,” Tia Mowry keeps her feet on the ground and her name in lights.

Showing a lot of HeArt

With an upcoming gala, Ronald McDonald House Charities of greater Las Vegas helps families while celebrating the power of music. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas is gearing up for its 2014 HeArt of Giving gala! The 16th annual event is set for Oct. 18 at the Keep Memory Alive […]

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