HONORS SOCIETY

Las Vegas Black Image partners with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to pay tribute to difference-makers in our community. 

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine recently hosted the Las Vegas Black Image Honors in partnership with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Held at the Flamingo Library and celebrating 25 years of the Taste & Sounds of Soul brand, the affair was a huge success with many community residents and families in attendance for the free event. 

Sponsored by MGM Resorts International, Anthem Healthcare, John Mull’s Meats & Road Kill Grill, and Power 88 KCEP, the Las Vegas Black Image Honors celebrated eleven residents who have positively contributed to the community through their works, talents, or organization. 

Honorees included: 

• Donald Marquez, honored for his commitment to protecting community residents with insurance resources far exceeding his Insurance Connection business. He is applauded for providing insurance workshops, radio broadcasts, and community outreach to keep the community informed. 
  
• Kimberly Polard, honored for her relentless community work and support to residents, community events and organizations. 
  
• Mike Waller, honored for his many years of small business development services and dedication in assisting young men and women with their mental health through his MW Sports Psychology Consultant Group. Throughout the years he has assisted many non-profit organizations by serving on community boards to help establish firm foundations for growth. 
  
• Tommie Sea Sr. & Belinda Sea, honored for all their community involvement helping to enhance events, organizations and small businesses. This power couple recently established the business Dominion LLC, a spiritually inspired brand. 
  
• Joel Ealy, honored for establishing Historical Westside Affairs — a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve and promote the history and culture of Las Vegas’ Historic Westside, and keep the community informed on events, people, and issues that positively impact the Historic Westside. 
  
• Debra Storey, honored for giving local models and designers a consistent platform to showcase their talents. As founder and CEO of Blazzian Collection, Storey shines her fashion industry expertise on others for the manifestation of their dreams. 
  
• NotABoi Deejay, Deejay Kelly J, and Angie T, honored as authors who have collaborated to publish their first book, “Bars & Beats.” Serving as examples of young women working together, their commitment to sharing their talents and uplifting the community is extraordinary. 
  
• William Pettaway, honored for his Black-owned business advocacy and commitment to economic development in Henderson and across Southern Nevada. He authored the book “The Gentlemen’s Book of Code and Conduct,” that serves as a “how-to” handbook for young men who desire to become gentlemen. 
  
• Ms. Rubie Lucas, honored for being the first African-American woman to work for 30+ years as the Clark County Health Department’s Communicable Disease Investigator. Her many contributions to community, church and families in the state has served as a foundation for the growth of Southern Nevada. 
  
• Sherry Gordy-Jasper, honored for sharing her Motown legacy brand with “Sherry Gordy Presents,” a platform to promote local Las Vegas entertainers. She is a philanthropist, business advocate, and community supporter who shines her light on all who need to be seen. 
  
• Pamela White, honored as founder and president of the Adult Sickle Cell Disease Foundation/Bridging the Gap organization, providing information, resources and support to Nevadans who are fighting the disease. 

The evening was hosted by the amazing Galaxy Glenn, along with sounds provided by Deejay Remix and Deejay Kam Mack. The spectacular entertainment included vocalist Cece Spenser, Torin Derek & Friends, 8-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator James Reynolds, vocalist and author Brittany Soul, the Funkxilla band, and entertainer EC Adams. 

The community enjoyed free food and beverages from DB’s Cajun Kitchen and John Mull’s Meats. Volunteers— special shout out to M.J. Ivy, Cassandra Lewis, and Angela Scurry — helped make the Las Vegas Black Image Honors the perfect homecoming.