LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME

Build your castle without breaking the bank Your home is your castle. It should be designed in such a way that it evokes tranquility and brings you peace.  There are so many options for creating your “happy place,” and it doesn’t have to rely on expensive, showy things. Your home can be decorated based on […]

LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Your yard is ready to rock out You can achieve bright freshness in your yard with a wonderful desert landscape. And there are economic benefits: in the name of water conservation, a colorful rock formation not only brings appeal but also promises savings on the water bill.

LIVING: Food for the Soul

Spicy Baked “Wild Caught” Salmon   Ingredients (Serves 4-6) Directions Take the wild caught salmon and clean it in water. Place it in a large baking pan lined with tinfoil. It is optional to take the skin off the bottom of your salmon. Pour olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, and sprinkle seasoning all over the salmon.  […]

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Practicing Openness in Conversations

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Black Americans are talking. Conversations are interactive, challenging and thought-provoking. This is a good thing as we face a turn in political etiquette.  Through my interactions with random people, friends, family, colleagues, and media, the messages coming out of the White House and Congress bring forth more questions than understanding! How […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Raising awareness of CMV

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN You might be asking: What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? The short answer is that it’s a common virus found in people of all ages.  A healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the virus from causing illness, but some babies born with CMV can have health problems at birth or that develop […]

Legacy of Excellence Soirée Celebrates Las Vegas’ Black Medical Community

On April 26, the SNMA Chapter at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine hosted the 2nd Annual Legacy of Excellence Soirée, a powerful evening dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and connecting Black medical professionals and future leaders. With over 100 guests in attendance — including pre-medical students, medical students, residents, physicians, allies, deans, city council members, […]

‘Discover the World’ at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep everyone learning this summer? The Library District’s Summer Challenge reading and activities program for kids, teens, and adults is being held through July 31, featuring great prizes from the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Smith Center, Freed’s Bakery, plus free Library District swag, and more).  The […]

Road to Reunification

By Wonswayla MackeyDeputy Director of Clark County Family Services June is recognized as National Reunification Month, as social service agencies raise awareness and celebrate the extraordinary work that goes into strengthening and helping families. Family Services celebrates families — and the advocates who help families stay together — by building on family strengths and actively […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Summer is here, not a moment too June

By Craig Knight Summer is officially here! It’s already June, and 2025 is moving at a fast pace!  Kicking off June is Black Music Month, created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 to celebrate and honor the roots of Black music — which includes genres like spirituals, gospel, folk, blues, jazz, country, R&B, rock and […]

‘Hamilton’ Cast Members Join Mr. Billy for Hip-Hop Storytime

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presented an extra-special Hip-Hop Storytime as cast members from touring Broadway musical “Hamilton” joined host Mr. Billy onstage at Whitney Library on May 23. Performers included Blaine Alden Krauss and Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama. Whitney Library Branch Manager Billy Allen created Hip-Hop […]

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