PEACE: Hold on to Faith
September 23, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Extra, Peace
I have often asked myself, “How do I find peace when there is no peace?” Many of us find the peace we seek by going to church or simply connecting with the higher power through prayer and the study of scripture. But when surrounded by obstacles in day-to-day life, it is sometimes very hard to reclaim our “in motion” peace. The peace […]
To the East
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Extra
The Mayes family decided to visit Asia as a gift for daughter Melanie, for her graduation from Duke University. She had long dreamed of visiting an elephant sanctuary in Thailand — and the trip grew into a journey that included Hong Kong and Singapore. This collection of precious photographs shows how the Mayes family experienced a variety of cultures, cuisines, and beautiful sights in […]
Under the Glittering Lights
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
‘Rock On’ with Vegas Bubba Knight (of Gladys Knight and the Pips fame) recently hosted a star-studded release party for his new single, “Rock On (Vegas City)” at the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Artemus Ham Hall. In light of the #VegasStrong movement, Knight had a vision to create a theme song — one that is upbeat, inspirational, […]
2ND ANNUAL BLACK WOMEN WHO ROCK
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Conversation
50 Shades Of Black: A Fictitious Exotic Journey For “The Best Part”
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Highlights
Meet Zena and Maximus One man, one woman, one destiny. Before they meet, take a journey into their inner dialogue. ZENA If one more person asks me how to spell my name, I am going to go off. Maybe he didn’t hear me. I don’t know why I always sit by people who want to have a conversation […]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Feature
“I’m excited to get out there and help” As she inches closer to completing her final year at Touro UniversityNevada, Kellie Hawthorne can say thather life has taken her in a complete circle. Hawthorne, a student in Touro’s School of Physician Assistant Studies(PA), grew up down the street from TheShade Tree shelter on the outskirts ofNorth Las […]
Forward Progress: Caravan for Mammogram
September 6, 2018 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Feature
The 1st Annual Caravan for Mammogram aims to raise breast cancer awareness — and the importance of early detection — among black women. On Oct. 6, Las Vegas Black Image Magazine will host the 1st Annual Caravan for Mammogram to raise breast cancer awareness among African-American women. The Caravan for Mammogram event will bring women together to decorate their cars in […]