SISTAS in Gaming

It was a remarkable opportunity for Las Vegas Black Image Magazine to sit down recently with two remarkable women, April Augustine and Adrienne Augustus, who have embarked on incredible careers in gaming. Together, they stand as a testament to how far African-Americans have come in Las Vegas’ cornerstone industry, where, not too long ago, black people were effectively barred from holding any meaningful positions. In a wide-ranging discussion, they shared both their personal experiences and valuable insight into the new age of gaming.

Finding Holiday Happiness

As we approach the holiday season, some might find themselves feeling not-so-jolly, dealing with depression when everything around them appears festive.

AFAN reaches out to communities of color: A Conversation with AFAN Representative Derek Washington

In the words of its mission statement, Aid for AIDS of Nevada exists to “provide support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.” As part of that calling, the organization is stepping up outreach in the African-American and Latino communities, working, as its website outlines, “to reduce [...]

Urban Chamber Awards gala

KCEP Radio general manager Craig Knight, (with his wife, Nicole), was recently honored by the Urban Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual awards gala.

Inside the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

On Oct. 16, tens of thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to witness the official dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial.

Workshop aims to help people buy, save homes

Las Vegas is celebrated around the world for its glitz, but on the other side of that glamour is a city with one of the nation’s highest foreclosure rates. In that light, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is teaming up with Chase, Wells Fargo and Las Vegas housing counseling agencies to bring the foreclosure prevention and first-time homebuyer workshops to the Cashman Center on Oct. 22 from 9a.m. until 2p.m.. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley will appear as a special guest.

KCEP Bob Bailey Internship Program

A conversation with Craig Knight, General Manager of KCEP Radio FM 88.1

Law is changed for hair braiding business

A CONVERSATION WITH CURPRICE SMITH-LUCKERT WHO CHANGED THE NEVADA LAW.

NAVY Business

NAVY Business – A CONVERSATION WITH PETTY OFFICERS DENTE JENKINS AND THOMAS EDWARD

PATRINA MCDONALD-GREEN – Hands of comfort for the loss of a father

It was a typical morning for the Green family in January 2009. Alex Green finished his breakfast, then stopped to kiss his wife, Patrina McDonald-Green, and their three children before heading to his financial advisory office.

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