Unlocking the Power of VA Loans

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American realtor in Las Vegas, I frequently encounter veterans who are unsure about the benefits of using their VA loan. This powerful resource is often underutilized, despite its potential to create wealth and homeownership stability for those who have served our country.  The VA loan is one of the most […]

PEACE: I make me happy, this you can bet

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD “Because I’m HAPPY!”  The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and there are daily practices to help us maintain our sense of happiness.  Growth of the “happy seed” is internal, and depends on your commitment to watering it with self-care. We all need to master the automatic switch that turns on […]

The fifth most important election in American history

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET With the exception of the elections of 1860, 1864, 1876, and 1940, the November 2024 election will be the most important in our nation’s history.  Lincoln’s elections just before and near the end of the Civil War are the most important since he was able to preserve the union. The election of […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Fall into awareness, legacy, gratitude

This October edition of Las Vegas Black Image brings us into fall — and we greet the season with the indomitable Sherri Shepherd, whose success embodies how Black women have come to dominate daytime talk.  Autumn means more than easing temperatures in our fair city — it’s also time for Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, […]

Beyond Earth: Local Male Breast Cancer Survivor Aims for the Stars 

By Rupesh J. Parikh, MDComprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada  Allen Herbert was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2007. As a man, he admits the news was unexpected.  According to the American Cancer Society, less than 1 percent of all breast cancer occurs in men. Being among that 1 percent, set a complex journey […]

Giving Power To The People

How Shelley Berkley became a proven advocate for Las Vegas’ Black community and a champion for equality. Shelley Berkley, a longtime champion for equality and opportunity, has made significant contributions to Las Vegas’ Black community over her decades in public service. As a congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st Congressional District for seven terms, Shelley consistently prioritized […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Unleash Your Own Power: Vote! 

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Have you thought about how much — or how little — power you possess? Not just the power to get whatever you want, whenever you want — but power that manifests when needed to make important things happen.  Another question: how often have you heard friends and others talk about disturbing […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black Women And Breast Cancer

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important time to focus on the health disparities that characterize this disease. The facts are clear: although Black and white women are diagnosed with breast cancer at virtually the same rate in the U.S., Black women are 40 percent more likely to die from […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Republic of Haiti

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE When I lived in Los Angeles, I fell in love with a man from Haiti. He spoke French as one of his native languages. He was handsome, kind, and sophisticated. All of his Haitian friends were stylish and enlightened about world affairs. Their community was closely connected, the parties were fun, […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Things you autumn know

It’s October now — delivering both the fourth quarter and what most of us consider the real beginning of fall. Interestingly, October is commonly associated with spring in parts of the southern hemisphere, and autumn in parts of the northern hemisphere.  October is an exciting month for sports, and both the NFL and college football […]

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