Feature
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DOMINIQUE TRUNDLE It is reported that 38.5 million visitors come to Las Vegas each year to enjoy its entertainment, gaming and food. Now, a locally based company, Get Fit... [Read more]
10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram takes over the Strip to energize the fight against breast cancer. More than 250 Black women and families came together to make history — and turn the Las... [Read more]
Organizers of the 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram announce grand marshals for 2026 event The FREE 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram has announced the distinguished individuals... [Read more]
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Conversation
DR. ELLEN BROWN BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN With everyday life in 2026 going upside down, outside, downtown, uptown and under the bushel, the Light is doing a pretty good job of keeping things “Turned... [Read more]
BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Louie Overstreet We are currently facing eight conditions that clearly suggest to us that America’s continued survival is on the brink. I will be sharing the eight things in... [Read more]
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Community
Claytee D. White BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE The Missile was a newspaper once published by the Las Vegas Branch of the NAACP. The issue I discovered was dated August 2, 1960, Volume 3, Number 3. I have no... [Read more]
Caring for — and about — the community
By Robin Biffinger Strong communities are built by people who invest in one another. That belief guides every act of service at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, from educating tomorrow’s... [Read more]
Las Vegas Black Image Honors 2026 celebrates the best of Southern Nevada. Las Vegas Black Image will host the 2026 Las Vegas Black Image Magazine Honors and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, from... [Read more]
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Highlights
Turning a Cancer Diagnosis into a Community MissionBy Dr. Anu Thummala | Medical Oncologist, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Janice’s breast cancer journey began with a lesson she now shares with everyone she meets: trust your instincts and... [Read more]
BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD We all have a need to be seen and to connect. Too often, though, we meet a door slammed shut by judgment. Some people see only what they want to see, affirming a comfortable... [Read more]
BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD In a world that professes we should silence our emotions and feelings to “make it,” let’s flip the script. The robotic you, sticking to a stoic demeanor so as not... [Read more]
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Food
Golden Beet Salad There’s something special about a salad that brings color, texture, freshness, and a little kick to the table. This Golden Beet Salad does just that! Sweet roasted beets, crisp... [Read more]
Cajun Catfish Sandwich Sometimes the best meal is also the simplest. When you’re craving something flavorful, satisfying, and easy to prepare, a Cajun Catfish Sandwich is hard to beat. Crispy... [Read more]
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Arts & Entertainment
By Craig Knight Fall is here, and October marks the start of the fourth quarter. Whether you’re wrapping up projects, setting goals, or simply enjoying the season, take a moment to appreciate... [Read more]
‘Green Tie’ celebration for Las Vegas’ civic leadership Under the glittering lights of the Palms Hotel & Casino, the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce brought together some of Southern... [Read more]
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Extra
America’s Library CEOs Visit the Historic WestsideThe West Las Vegas Library recently hosted a reception welcoming the national Urban Libraries Council (ULC) to the Historic Westside. The ULC held its 2026 Annual Leadership Forum in Las Vegas, bringing... [Read more]
Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud This October issue is especially meaningful to us as we focus on breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. We are grateful to the many... [Read more]
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