PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2018

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2018

‘We looked at what was best for the community’

ASKED & ANSWERED | OTIS HARRIS ‘We looked at what was best for the community’ Pioneering Nevada resident Otis Harris has lived in the Historic Westside area of Las Vegas for more than 50 years. Las Vegas Black Image Magazine recently asked him to reflect on African-American political progress and changes in the half-century since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. When did […]

Our moment for a movement

Our moment for a movement BY ERIC TROY Any successful movement must have quantifiable results and measurable impact. And as we recognize the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, I would like to ask: what is your movement? During my time at Morehouse College, the great Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays — former Morehouse president and mentor to Dr. King — […]

PEACE: Color Your Peace Yellow

  There are so many daily challenges to our peace of mind. We have to work consciously to keep the peace we long for, and keep it secure in a safe and protected part of our soul. As spring echoes over our days, life is so much better and brighter with the vibrant color of yellow — which blares out loud, warms […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Realities behind infertility

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Infertility is typically defined as an inability to conceive after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex. Because fertility in women is known to decline steadily with age, some providers evaluate and treat women 35 years or older after six months of unprotected sex. Women with infertility should consider making an appointment at our All Women’s Health Care offices or with a […]

Under the Glittering Lights

Stellar lineup Chicago-based Central City Productions (CCP) produces the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the premier event recognizing and honoring African-American artists who use their extraordinary talent to glorify God. The 33rd annual event was recently held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas — and Las Vegas Black Image was in the house to capture the sights.     […]

Our ship of state is taking on water

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Sound the alarm: “Women and children first — and every man for himself!” If Donald Trump’s government is a ship, it has been hit by seven of its own torpedoes: moral lapses, unethical behavior, staff turnover, incompetence, the greed of lavish spending, guilty pleas by five (and counting) associates and most regrettably appointing a known bigot to his administration. It has resulted in our ship […]

The Power of Black Women, 365 Days a Year

BY CAPUCINE HOLMES Women are a force to be reckoned with — rising to new heights, excelling in arenas that had long been dominated by men, and making history every day of the year with strength, determination, and a spirit of collaboration. The rapid pace of change can be seen at the highest levels of business and academia, where black women are making extraordinary strides: ImeIme Umana became the first black […]

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