Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Letter from the Publishers

March 15, 2023 by  
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Get in the Ring All we can say is, “Wow!” This year’s Black History Month celebrations in Las Vegas were beyond our imagination — and we appreciate the incredible efforts by businesses, community organizations, and non-profits to recognize a fundamental truth: Black history is American history. We are thrilled to feature superstar actor Michael B. […]

Racial Policies May Doom America | By Louie Overstreet

March 15, 2023 by  
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The evolutionary march of race-based laws is comparable to the evolutionary arrival of homo erectus — not an actor in adult movies, but the one from eons ago. Race-based policies and laws have been evolving in America since the mid-1600s. If you need further knowledge in this regard, read “The 1619 Project” […]

Celebrate Black History Month with the Library District

February 26, 2023 by  
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Experiences for all ages, from gallery exhibits, lectures, performances and crafts to movies, music and more! To commemorate Black History Month, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is offering a variety of free events and programs for kids, teens, and adults. “Black History Month gives us the opportunity to discover new voices and perspectives, and […]

Community Speaks – February 2023

February 26, 2023 by  
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What is your personal Black history moment?  

ABC’s ‘Soul of a Nation’ puts spotlight on Anna Bailey

February 26, 2023 by  
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On February 1, ABC network is showcasing a special series called “Soul of a Nation,” featuring Black entertainers such as: Usher, Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson, comedian Luenell. It also features a special interview with Las Vegas’ own Anna Bailey. The special will showcase today’s Black entertainers while giving an historic look at figures like Sammy Davis […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

February 26, 2023 by  
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The 100: Creating generational change, and a word about pronouns BY DR. ELLEN BROWN The country is entering the 23rd year of the millennium. So, 23 years in, what is new? What has changed? What has stayed the same? With all of these questions in the air, one answer has remained clear: power still reigns […]

Letter from the Publishers

February 26, 2023 by  
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History in the making Las Vegas Black Image Magazine celebrates Black history every day of the year, but we also wish to share the best of the best in Black history in our magazine. This month we are excited to share legendary lensman Clinton Wright’s story as the official photographer of the Black community from […]

One White Do And Two Black Don’ts | By Louie Overstreet

February 26, 2023 by  
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Here is an update on my take on race in America. (I haven’t made enough people mad at me in a while for sharing an opinion that differs from theirs.) I think America’s future status in the world — our military might notwithstanding — will depend on what white people do and […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

January 25, 2023 by  
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Sharing the power through Mayor Pamela Goynes Brown BY DR. ELLEN BROWN As always, we welcome a new year in the same way: “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling good!” I love using the Nina Simone rendition of this song. The arrival of a […]

Community Speaks – January 2023

January 25, 2023 by  
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What is your 2023 prediction for the economic health of Black people in Southern Nevada?  

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