18th Annual Taste & Sounds of Soul
February 12, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MO’NIQUE
February 12, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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‘This is who I am, unapologetically’ Las Vegas has historically been a haven for comedy greats: legends like Redd Foxx, Slappy White, George Kirby, and Richard Pryor all wowed audiences in the entertainment capital of the world. Now, another name is being added to that illustrious list: Academy Award winner Mo’Nique, who is making history […]
Recollections of a ‘Westside Slugger’
February 12, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Recollections of a ‘Westside Slugger’ Joe Neal reflects on a life spent fighting for equal representation for African-Americans in Nevada. To many people in the Las Vegas area, Joe Neal will always be known as “The Senator.” After serving nearly three decades in the Nevada Legislature, he is widely-regarded as an iconic voice of the […]
Community Speaks
January 28, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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What will you do differently in 2019?
ASKED & ANSWERED: GAILE FERGUSON
January 27, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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‘Black people everywhere are trying to get back to community’ Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Kanak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Many people have thoughts of […]
Cole-Hearted
January 27, 2019 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Cole-Hearted The only thing more impressive than rapper J. Cole’s chart-topping hip-hop dominance? His commitment to the community and causes larger than himself. New Year’s Eve is one of Las Vegas’ biggest nights of the year, and the transition between 2018 and 2019 was no exception — more than 300,000 visitors poured an estimated $403 million into the Nevada economy, delighted […]
Know You Got Soul
December 18, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Top stars gathered in Vegas for a Faith-ful celebration of the best in black music. Black Entertainment Television recently held the Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Celebrating the best in soul, R&B and hiphop — while highlighting both legends and breakout stars — the show did not disappoint. A signature moment of this […]
FoodieNation!
November 19, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The 13th Annual Las Vegas Culture Fest’s FoodieNation will take over the Fremont Street Experience on November 17-18. Las Vegas Black Image Magazine is excited to once again bring the 13th Annual Las Vegas Culture Fest’s FoodieNation 2018 to the Fremont Street Experience, on November 17-18. Over 20,000 people are expected to be part of this historic celebration of […]
Black Students Matter
November 19, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science is creating a legacy in Las Vegas. Once labeled as home to one of America’s worst public school systems, Las Vegas has had its share of trials in the area of education. And there is ongoing frustration over educational disparities between black and white children in Clark County. Operated by the husband-and-wife […]
‘Business is a marathon, not a sprint’
November 19, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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‘Business is a marathon, not a sprint’ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | BYRON ALLEN Byron Allen became a household name on NBC’s hit series “Real People,” a 1980s forerunner to the reality show phenomenon that has redefined how Americans watch television. Today, as one of the nation’s top media moguls, Allen is making history of a different kind: his $300 million purchase of The […]