Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Feature

In The Thick Of It In The Thick Of It

Michelle Buteau’s star is rising — and her ability to create big laughs is making Hollywood take notice. Michelle Buteau has established herself as one of the most popular comedians working... [Read more]


LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Garden Variety Salma Bouakka is fourteen years of age — and when her grandmother, Angela Scurry, said she wanted a garden, Salma assisted in organizing the tools to start a vegetable garden.  She... [Read more]


LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME

Chime in! Spring is in the air, along with the peaceful sounds and images of birds, light breezes, cascading landscapes and colors in bloom.  Day-to-day activities can be stressful, but beautiful... [Read more]


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Conversation

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Conversations and Questions YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Conversations and Questions

DR. ELLEN BROWN BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Black Americans are talking.  Through my interactions with friends, family, colleagues, and media, it is abundantly clear that the conflicting messages coming... [Read more]


Is America Now A Valueless State? Is America Now A Valueless State?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Louie Overstreet A case can certainly be made that America no longer adheres to a time-honored consistent set of values. Sadly, our present values are those exhibited by, with... [Read more]


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Community

Running It Running It

Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson reflects on three decades of leading the Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club. Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson is widely known as the successful... [Read more]


Crowning Miss Juneteenth  Crowning Miss Juneteenth 

Miss Juneteenth Nevada Charlee Ann Hadley Charlee Ann Hadley, a 15-year-old student at Centennial High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth NV.  Born in Riverside, California, and raised in... [Read more]


Ten Times Better Ten Times Better

Claytee D. White BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago, George Lee passed from this earthly existence. I had just watched the documentary of his life for the second time. He was quiet — a dealer at... [Read more]


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Highlights

Love the Sunshine! Love the Sunshine!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Social interactions with people can be up and down. Just as the sun gives off warm heat, we should all be open to the warmth of a wonderful smile and spirit. It will... [Read more]


PEACE: We gonna be alright PEACE: We gonna be alright

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD The world is shifting, presenting a challenging slide of thought and balance.  It is amazing how a single action, thought, or choice can cause confusion, rock the... [Read more]


PEACE: Empathy vs. Disrespect PEACE: Empathy vs. Disrespect

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Human interaction teeters between empathy and disrespect. Many will say, “We want peace” — but is that peace hidden behind the face of ignorance? It’s what happens... [Read more]


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Food

FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup BY STACEY DUGAN Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic 1 medium potato peeled and chopped 1 ½cup... [Read more]


FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Wild Caught King Salmon Cakes and Quinoa Salad FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Wild Caught King Salmon Cakes and Quinoa Salad

Wild Caught King Salmon Cakes and Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1 lb. skinless wild salmon, cut into small chunks 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest Kosher salt 2 tsp. extra-virgin... [Read more]


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Arts & Entertainment

An Evening with Ben Vereen & Friends: A Celebration of the Arts Like No Other An Evening with Ben Vereen & Friends: A Celebration of the Arts Like No Other

Las Vegas has always been a city of dreamers — of lights, talent, and showstopping performances. But on April 27, something truly special is coming to The PEARL Theatre at The Palms: An Evening with... [Read more]


Your Honors Your Honors

The Las Vegas Taste & Sounds of Soul’s 2025 Black Image Honors will celebrate the excellence and achievements of our local heroes, influencers, and business leaders. The publishers of Las Vegas... [Read more]


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Extra

KNIGHT MOVES | May we welcome you to an amazing month KNIGHT MOVES | May we welcome you to an amazing month

By Craig Knight Wow, it’s May already! Mayday, mayday — 2025 is moving very fast and turning out to be very hectic!  Kicking it off is Cinco de Mayo, a yearly celebration held on May 5 to... [Read more]


Journey to Mother Land Journey to Mother Land

Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud Each and every month, for seventeen wonderful years, Las Vegas Black Image has been designed to take you on a journey made possible by our outstanding roster... [Read more]


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