HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Time for baseball!

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE With all the ambivalence surrounding the Oakland Athletics, I decided to research the history of baseball. A few weeks ago, we heard that they’re staying in Oakland and were just using Las Vegas to get a better deal in their hometown. Then we read that they were considering the property that […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Group B strep and newborns

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Group B strep (GBS) disease can include many different types of infections. Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms of GBS disease are different in newborns compared to people of other ages.  The symptoms of GBS disease can seem like other health problems in newborns […]

Library District launches new ‘Free to Be’ Public Education Campaign!

This is an exciting time of change and transformation for libraries, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is leading the way in telling this story with a new public education campaign. “We are launching a unique campaign, titled “Free to Be,” which is designed to share the library’s wonderful world of discovery, both in […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

Yes, you can afford to buy a home Buying a house is a dream that seems to have turned into a nightmare. Keeping up with the expenses of owning a home has become virtually impossible. According to a 2023 study by the National Association of Realtors, “between 2012-2022, the value of a median-priced home in […]

Southwest Gas shows strong commitment to our energy future

Southwest Gas is a firsthand witness to Nevada’s growth over the past 70 years. As a company, we are committed to the continued development of our cities and pursuing equitable and sustainable energy solutions that protect our state’s valuable resources — and build on the significant growth potential our communities have already realized.  Opportunities to […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DR. KASEY ABANONU, MD

‘I must be honest and say: Las Vegas’ medical care is ahead of most other places’ CenterWell Senior Primary Care supports every dimension of senior health — physical, emotional and social wellness — so you can live a healthier, happier life. When you become a CenterWell patient, you’re cared for by experienced, compassionate doctors and […]

Getting Ready For Class With Cox Back-To-School Fairs!

Cox Las Vegas is proud to announce its annual Cox Back-To-School Fairs will be held over four consecutive Saturdays starting Saturday, July 15 and concluding on Saturday, August 5. The event is sponsored by Clark County Credit Union.  The Cox Back-To-School Fair is the longest-running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada — serving as […]

KNIGHT VISION

Legendary singer Gladys Knight will make her Smith Center debut in August. Seven-time Grammy-winning superstar Gladys Knight will perform her many hits — spanning pop, R&B, gospel and adult contemporary — at the Smith Center on August 18. Tickets are available now at TheSmithCenter.com.  The celebrated singer of the iconic melody “Midnight Train to Georgia,” […]

Letter From The Publishers

To hip you and to get you equipped for the summertime Summer is here, and we hope everyone is keeping cool and hydrated in the Las Vegas heat!  This issue of Las Vegas Black Image honors iconic songstress Gladys Knight, and we hope to see you all at her wonderful show at the Smith Center […]