Wednesday, May 1, 2024

‘Follies’ Good Time

More than a half-century after arriving on Broadway, a legendary production marks its Las Vegas premiere The “FOLLIES” will have six performances April 11-14 2024 at the Access Showrooms at Aliante Casino & Hotel.  With a mammoth cast and crew of over 80 talented professionals, FOLLIES will include a mind-blowing collection of 45 dazzling performers, […]

Beyond The Divide

April 20, 2024 by  
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By Kimberly Smith African-Americans in the United States exhibit the lowest homeownership rates nationwide, highlighting significant economic disparities within the community. Homeownership plays a crucial role in building generational wealth, and the disparities observed may underscore broader socioeconomic challenges faced by African-Americans.  Comparatively, homeownership rates among other racial and ethnic groups illustrate varying degrees of […]

Helping families achieve dreams of higher education

April 20, 2024 by  
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BLACK EXCELLENCE: DR. TYA R. MATHIS-COLEMAN Dr. Tya R. Mathis-Coleman currently serves as Deputy Treasurer overseeing the College Savings Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. Responsible for helping Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education, Dr. Mathis-Coleman is proud to work for an organization with the same values as her own. Believing in the […]

KNIGHT MOVES | April, may it be a delightful month

April 20, 2024 by  
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BY CRAIG KNIGHT What a hectic month April is already turning out to be! It brings springtime, tax season, the start of the second quarter, April showers (though we’ve got more than our fair share), allergy season (ah-choo! God bless you), even the culmination of March Madness. Thrilling!  We also celebrate a few awareness months […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Self-Empowerment: A Journey You Want to Explore

April 20, 2024 by  
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BY DR. ELLEN BROWN In today’s world, there are many external influences dictating how we perceive our future. Self-empowerment is a force that can serve as a beacon of light to guide us toward a path of true goal achievement, confidence and happiness.  Self-empowerment leads us to the goals we seek — which may include […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Putting a focus on Black maternal health

April 20, 2024 by  
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BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17, bringing attention and action to improving the health of Black mothers.  Each year in the United States, hundreds of people die during pregnancy or in the year after. Thousands more have unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery with serious […]