I was pleading for ten; now I’m begging for five

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET About a year ago, I figured this would provide enough lead time to implement a Ten Point Voter Participation Plan that I developed based on tested methods and new approaches. Now, with just over 60 days remaining until America’s fate is determined on Nov. 8, we only have time to make sure that [...]

How healthy thinkers respond in stressful times

BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER Everyone goes through times when they are stretched, stress abounds and things seem like they are going backward for a while. It could be a crisis or an exceptionally busy season. It could be internal or external issues causing the stressful times. During these seasons, healthy thinking is more critical [...]

IN THE COMMUNITY – AUGUST 2016

IN THE COMMUNITY – AUGUST 2016

Looking ahead to a successful school year

BY DR. MIKE BARTON Students in the Clark County School District are poised for an incredible year of learning. The 2016-17 school year is expected to be an excellent one for students in the Clark County School District. We all know that closing student achievement gaps quickly will positively impact Southern Nevada, our city, and [...]

Mind On The ‘Matter’

BY SHEILA COLLINS Our world-altering contributions alone demonstrate why black lives should be more precious in America. The videotaped police killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling have stirred international outrage. It resonated everywhere, because it is well-known that, at various points in history, law enforcement has been a source of great pain for African-Americans. [...]

Las Vegas Black Lives Matter

Photos by Matthew Wiggins

Academic Success Starts With You

BY CIARA OWENS As the new school year approaches, a widely-respected Las Vegas educator offers insight into how to succeed in the classroom. I want our students to walk onto their campuses this school year — and every school year — knowing that they are powerful beyond measure. It is important that they are empowered [...]

VETTE’S VEGAS VOICE: Ballot initiative raises more than two questions

BY YVETTE WILLIAMS Voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 to make many important decisions about Nevada’s future. One of them weighs heavily on African-Americans, whose communities have experienced a disproportionate rate of incarceration for nonviolent crimes related to marijuana. The Nevada Ballot Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana (Question 2) proposes to [...]

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – JULY 2016

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – JULY 2016

BLACK IMAGE COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

BLACK IMAGE COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

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