Under the Glittering Lights

Golden Time for the Pink-and-Green Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated recently convened in Las Vegas for its 72nd International Boule. Hosted at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, the event welcomed more than 47,000 members to the Silver State, transforming the Las Vegas Strip into a sea of pink and green — the sorority’s official […]

‘Pink’ ladies paint to prepare for Caravan

Preparations are underway for the 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, which will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the new West Las Vegas Library, located at 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. A series of pre-promotional events is being held to encourage women to register for this year’s free mammogram awareness […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Black August: Honoring Las Vegas’ Freedom Fighters

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Black August is a time of remembrance and reflection that honors political prisoners, freedom fighters, and martyrs of the Black Freedom Movement. Emerging in the 1970s from within California’s prison system, Black August has become a symbol of sacrifice, resistance, and the continuing pursuit of justice.  Its meaning can also be […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Sex while pregnant: safe for mom-to-be?

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Many people ask, “Is it safe for my unborn baby if I have sex while I’m pregnant?” The answer, in most cases, is yes.  Your baby is well protected by the amniotic fluid inside the uterus and the strong muscles of the uterus. If you have a healthy pregnancy without […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Vegas Moment, August Presentation

By Craig Knight It’s August, and in Las Vegas, this is not the month for the faint of heart — literally. With average daytime temperatures regularly soaring well above 100°F, surviving the summer requires preparation, hydration, and common sense.  August marks the tail end of summer, as tourists flock to the city for pool parties, […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Good Black News: How we express, impress, and address

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN As I began writing this month’s column, I knew I wanted to share good news. I also knew my readers would welcome good news because positive thoughts and uplifting messages are always worth celebrating.  As I reflected on that idea, my mind went back to a phrase that has stayed […]