PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2018

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2018

17th Annual Taste & Sounds of Soul

Community Speaks

What is the impact of ‘Black Panther’ on America?        

‘RAISE’ UP

The play “Can a Woman Raise a Man?” has made history in Las Vegas as the first all-black stage play with a residence at the Thunderbird Hotel and Lounge. Loosely based on the life of writer Q Allen, “Can a Woman Raise a Man?” is bringing people together for networking, fellowship and conversation on Sundays. Says Princess Leah, who […]

Direct Connect Job Listings

Direct Connect Job Listings – MARCH 2018 Manager of Juvenile Justice Services Contact: Clark County www.ClarkcountyNV.gov. | (702) 455-3174 Park Police Officer I Contact: Clark County Administrative Services www.ClarkcountyNV.gov. (702) 455-3174 Operations Manager Contact: Alterra Home Loans info@all-inrecruiting.com (646) 598-6825 Beverage Administrator Contact: The D Casino www.theD.com/Careers Engineer Painter II Contact: The D Casino www.theD.com/Careers Front Desk Agent Contact: The D Casino www.theD.com/Careers Sell […]

African Beauty

BY CAPUCINE HOLMES The beauty of Africa is essential to our culture. It is embedded — literally — in the fabric of our lives. African clothing symbolizes status, creativity, unity, and loyalty to African culture. Those values are captured in every piece of woven fabric that symbolizes black soul, heritage, and power. And it is important to African- Americans, because we naturally crave an understanding of our history and all that brings black […]

Credit is King

BY ALICIA TAYLOR Yes, you read that title right. I said credit — not cash — is king! We’ve all heard the mantra, “it’s better to spend someone else’s money.” The reason it’s so overused, is because it’s true. So how do you gain access to the ever-elusive “other people’s money?” Credit! Credit is important for so many reasons. Let’s face it: most of us can’t pay cash […]

WELL WOMEN OF COLOR | Rosalind Brooks

Let’s check out the middle! We all want to wave a magic wand and get rid of our belly fat. And there’s a good reason: excess fat in the abdominal section can be hazardous for your health. But fat is stored all over the body — so how does an expanding midsection grow your risk for chronic disease and illness? Fat impacts your […]

Under the Glittering Lights

Taste & Sounds of Soul The 17th Annual Las Vegas Taste & Sounds of Soul Festival and the Las Vegas Black Image Magazine Honors were held recently on the Fremont Street Experience in honor of Black History Month. More than 25,000 people enjoyed food and goods offered by 35 vendors at the twoday festival that was sponsored by Channel 13, MGM International Resorts, […]

Realizing A Pipe Dream

Realizing A Pipe Dream While employed in the maintenance department at what was then the black-owned Fitzgerald Hotel & Casino, Evelyn Renee Pacheco earned a reputation as a master fixer — known for her ability to fix anything broken on the property. One day, a co-worker encouraged her to consider joining the union, because her husband was a member and she believed union stature would help Pacheco advance and accelerate her career. “She […]

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