





Lifestyle magazine for the local Black community
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Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights leader), W.E.B Dubose (educator, intellectual leader and activist), Phyllis Wheatley (first black poet), Marcus Garvey (activist and organizer), Ida B. Wells (publisher/journalist) and Langston Hughes (writer) are just a few of our African-American historic figures who set an example of excellence. Today gaming professional Tony Gladney is no exception […]
February 1, 2009 by 09dgozd
Filed under Black to Life
Success in health and life! The legacy of our forefathers overcoming many obstacles to attain a freedom-filled life first began with a strong will and body. The mental and physical strength to carry them through the tough times so that the realization of a better life could be possible is a mindset that is still […]
DeeDee Jasmin: One of the original dancers from the historic Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas DeeDee Jasmin’s success tips for living: • Live life to the fullest. • Be grateful for the moment, tomorrow isn’t promised. • Treat thy fellow man with respect and honor. • Go back to the basics.
February 1, 2009 by 09dgozd
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
A native of San Diego, Glenn Runnells (Galaxy Glenn) keeps the masses laughing in Las Vegas on KCEP -FM, 88.1 and as a host at Sam’s Town Live nightclub. Many also have been overwhelmed with tears of laughter as he served as the opening act of some of our most admired musical artists such as: […]
See you Feb. 20-22 at the Fremont Street Experience for your taste of soul celebrating Black History Month!
February 1, 2009 by 09dgozd
Filed under Celebrity Photos
SCENES FROM ACTRESS KIM COLES’ BIRTHDAY BASH IN LOS ANGELES
Money will come and it will go. The question is where are you? Ernest Fountain, chief executive officer of New Ventures Inc. and The Nevada Minority Business Enterprise Center, shares money insights in a “changing” economy. BI: How will African-Americans survive our economic crisis today as we have done in the past? Fountain: We need […]
United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reflects on this historic time in our country. Said Reid, “During this Black History Month, we commemorate Dr. James McMillan, Woodrow Wilson, Clarence Ray and all those who integrated Las Vegas and make it a great place to live, work and visit. “In the 1940s and 1950s, black […]
February 1, 2009 by 09dgozd
Filed under Community, Cover Story, Feature
By Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud The lights of equal rights were dim in Las Vegas for black people during the civil rights era. This Black History Month marks another moment when we reflect on our history as a collective African- American people. Many of us who reside in Las Vegas might not be aware of the local […]