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FOR THE CULTURE

November 7, 2017 by  
Filed under Highlights

‘So much is going on in this country, and I just wanted to have some fun’

Standing up for Las Vegas’ historic black community

November 7, 2017 by  
Filed under Community

Before integration, “The Westside” was home for African-Americans in Las Vegas. Longtime residents still reminisce about the prosperity and opportunity that defined the neighborhood in the middle of the last century — and the presence of so many churches has helped preserve a newer generation’s relationship to the historic community. Still, many still wonder why economic development and beautification that has touched communities across Nevada […]

Remembering The Fallen

November 7, 2017 by  
Filed under Extra

Remembering The Fallen We remember everyone who lost their lives in the massacre during the Route 91 Harvest festival on the Las Vegas Strip. Our thoughts are also with all of the survivors and every family affected by the horrific rampage. Always #VegasStrong!

Here’s to 10 Years — and Beyond

November 7, 2017 by  
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LETTER FROM BLACK IMAGE It has been a blessing to publish Las Vegas Black Image Magazine for a decade — and we are looking forward to many more years of celebrating African-American excellence in Nevada and beyond. On the tenth anniversary of this remarkable publication, we want to first express gratitude to our Lord and Savior. We would also like to thank […]

Get Connected, Get Covered: Health Insurance Options for Progressive Entrepreneurs

November 5, 2017 by  
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This month, our focus turns to spending time with family, offering thanks, and giving back. It is also a good time to give yourself and your loved ones the gift of budget-appropriate health insurance coverage. Progressive entrepreneurs are often caught in the gap — lacking employer- offered insurance coverage, but exceeding the income requirements for Medicaid. Nevada Health Link (www. NevadaHealthLink.com) bridges that gap by connecting […]

Get On Board and Tell the RTC Your Transit Vision

November 5, 2017 by  
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Get On Board and Tell the RTC Your Transit Vision If there was ever a time in our community to have a conversation about transit and improved transit options, it’s now. As we anticipate substantial increases in resident and visitor growth, our community needs to have a long-term transit vision that can help ensure the safe and efficient movement of people throughout Southern Nevada. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is working on a […]

Drama Swirls Around Moulin Rouge Property

November 5, 2017 by  
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‘So much is going on in this country, and I just wanted to have some fun’

Under the Glittering Lights

Honoring songstress Linda Stephens Woodson: Recently, Linda Stephens Woodson was honored as Best Lounge Performer at the 2017 Las Vegas Black Music Awards. She is a fixture on the Strip, and her dearest friends make great co-stars in this series of incredible photographs.

WELL WOMEN OF COLOR | Rosalind Brooks

November 5, 2017 by  
Filed under Extra, Health

Good Foods for Weight Loss Do you want to shed a few pounds and change your diet — but not sure where to start? If you are searching for foods that are good for weight loss, the list below is a good place to start. Leafy greens Kale, collards, spinach and swiss chard have properties that help shed pounds. They are low […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Sugar (for) babies?

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family, who often gather in our homes for a tremendous meal of our most culturally celebrated foods. That includes dessert: sweet potato pies, peach cobblers, bread puddings, red velvet cake, and caramel cakes just to mention a few. The enticement can be strong when we’re trying to satisfy our sweet tooth — but […]

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