LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Garden Variety Salma Bouakka is fourteen years of age — and when her grandmother, Angela Scurry, said she wanted a garden, Salma assisted in organizing the tools to start a vegetable garden.  She took part in planting the seeds, setting up the wooden garden container, pots, and more to start the garden.  “It was a […]

LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME

Chime in! Spring is in the air, along with the peaceful sounds and images of birds, light breezes, cascading landscapes and colors in bloom.  Day-to-day activities can be stressful, but beautiful chimes situated on your homes’ outdoor patio, balcony, under your patio tables’ umbrella, or outside your window can bring light musical chimes to your […]

LIVING: Food for the Soul

Macaroni & Cheese  Ingredients (Serves 4-6) Three cheeses:  Seasoning:  Mix-in Items:  Directions Put three to four cups of water in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and chicken bouillon into water and boil. Add elbow macaroni and stir until tender. Don’t overcook macaroni. Boil macaroni for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. […]

Affordable Housing in Action

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA), in partnership with The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for two new affordable housing developments in Las Vegas: Duncan and Edwards located at 5901 W. Duncan Dr.; and 28th and Sunrise located at 2601 Sunrise Ave. Combined, the two new […]

HEALTHIER YOU: How diabetes and prediabetes could impact your pregnancy

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Spring is in the air — and for many, it might feel like time to have a baby.  Just as you would try to get into shape to run a marathon, it is important to make sure you are healthy before getting pregnant. It is recommended that you have a […]

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Project 2025: What it Means for Black Communities

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN It is time to get serious! There are real threats to our civil rights and equal opportunities. You may have heard mentions of Project 2025 and even discussions about its activities. But do you know its purpose? I encourage you to read this summary as its implementation under the presidency of […]

KNIGHT MOVES | April towers with a wealth of history

By Craig Knight It’s April already — and what a hectic month it is turning out to be!  Springtime brings tax season, the start of the second quarter, April showers (hopefully; we can use it!), allergy season (ah-choo … gesundheit!), the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament, and more. Thrilling!  Sadly, we begin the month by […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: BRITTANY SOUL

‘Why not bring all my gifts to the table?’ A beloved fixture of the Las Vegas entertainment scene, Brittany Soul is a Nevada native who has mastered her art in a number of forms: vocalist, songwriter, author, and spoken word performer. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate to learn more about her work, motivations, and […]

Outside Chance

How the organization Blacks In Nature is building community in the great outdoors. Blacks In Nature is a thriving community dedicated to reconnecting Black people with the outdoors through adventure, education, and cultural exploration. Since its founding in 2022, the group has organized hiking excursions, water sports, international trips, and youth programs — ensuring that […]

An Evening with Ben Vereen & Friends: A Celebration of the Arts Like No Other

Las Vegas has always been a city of dreamers — of lights, talent, and showstopping performances. But on April 27, something truly special is coming to The PEARL Theatre at The Palms: An Evening with Ben Vereen and Friends.  Picture this: Tony Award-winning icon Ben Vereen, the powerhouse vocals of Lillias White, the legendary Bubba […]

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