LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Kamala answers the call of history

When we were first blessed to bring Las Vegas Black Image to our beloved community in this incredible city, a freshman senator named Barack Obama was making history by being elected the first Black president of the United States. 

Today, as we finalize preparation of this packed August edition, Vice President Kamala Harris is selecting a running mate who will be known to the world by the time you read this — as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination for president. If she defeats Donald Trump in November, she will become the first Black woman to occupy the Oval Office and cement her place as a figure for the ages. 

Her candidacy has already galvanized her party and inspired people across America. And allow us to add the most important exhortation of this political season: VOTE! The future of the planet depends on our participation in an election that could define how we engage with one another — and the world — for a generation. 

Our cover story looks at how Nevada is mobilizing to elect Kamala, and how her extraordinary record of accomplishments inform how she would lead our nation. 

Elsewhere in this issue: 

• Our team held court at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino for the annual gathering of the National Bar Association, which brought thousands of Black lawyers and judges to Las Vegas. 

• This month’s Healthier You covers why it is so critical to support Black mothers in their breastfeeding journey. 

• We say goodbye to two outstanding women: Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and our very own Lillian McMorris. Both earned our highest gratitude for their service to the community and unshakable commitment to Black excellence and uplift. 

As our children head back into the classroom, we share your best wishes for a fantastic, safe, and productive school year — and deep thanks for your loyal readership and advertising support. You are the engine that drives everything we do at Las Vegas Black Image, and our commitment to you has never been stronger.

Rise,
Charles Tureaud & Kimberly Bailey Tureaud
Publishers
(702) 615-8216 
cdalasvegas@gmail.com
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