Historic Westside Entrepreneurial Center Breaks Ground

MYS Firm, in partnership with the City of Las Vegas, broke ground on a new commercial office building and entrepreneurial training center in the Historic Westside. As part of the project, the city entered into a development agreement with MYS Firm and provided incentives through the land sale. Expected to open in summer 2027, the […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Preventing autism in pregnancy: Supporting healthy brain development from the start

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Mental health and maternal wellness are essential components of a healthy pregnancy, influencing both the mother and her developing baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of autism in Nevada is approximately 1 in 58 children — slightly higher than the national average — […]

A Mission To Serve

By Robin Biffinger For a school that places such a strong emphasis on community, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has the ideal leader in one of its most vital roles. Jennifer Young, director of community engagement, has built a life and career rooted in care, partnership, and public service, an impact recently […]

Why I decided to run for City Council

By Marilyn Booker I am often asked why I am running for the Las Vegas City Council seat representing Ward 2.  I grew up in Chicago politics. My dad was in politics and my godfather was the Mayor Pro Tem under Mayor Richard J. Daley in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Because politics was […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Gratitude lifting us to higher heights

The staff of Las Vegas Black Image, along with our valued supporters, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you — our readers — for taking the time to enjoy a magazine that is truly yours. We are proud to bring you another uplifting issue dedicated to shining a light on May’s Mental Health […]

MIND POWER

Questions and answers with Dinisha Mingo, Las Vegas’ Queen of Mental Health and Wellness Las Vegas continues to face a serious mental health care crisis, ranking 51st nationally in access to mental health services in 2025, according to Mental Health America. The need for quality, compassionate care for both youth and adults living with mental […]

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