Happy Birthday, Dear Kelvin

The Chocolate City Cigar Lounge was the place to be for Kelvin Watson’s birthday celebration. In honor of his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the guest of honor wore all red and greeted more than 200 well-wishers.  Live R&B favorites filled the lounge, and the crowd got a surprise when award-winning singer Adina Howard performed her […]

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Takes Part in Nonprofit Summit

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA) was proud to take part in the 2026 Southern Nevada Nonprofit Summit, presented by Nevada Grant Lab at Wynn Las Vegas.  Kathi Thomas joined the panel entitled “Place as a Platform for Impact: Building Stronger Communities through Place-Based Leadership.” She shared how housing and community-centered partnerships can strengthen […]

Trail Head

The Avery Burton Foundation’s 6th Annual Hike ‘N’ Heal event combines movement, connection and practical mental-health awareness The Avery Burton Foundation will host its 6th Annual Hike ‘N’ Heal on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Historic Railroad Trail near Lake Mead, bringing community members together for an outdoor experience focused […]

Senior Moment

Nehemiah Ministries invites seniors to a free December 5 community giveaway featuring 30,000 pounds of resources to support older adults and the community. Nehemiah Ministries Christian Church, in partnership with World Vision and the Home Mission Department of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., invites senior citizens to its Free Community Giveaway on Saturday, December 5, […]

WISE Las Vegas Honors 2026 Women of Inspiration

Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Las Vegas recently recognized women shaping the future of the sports and events industry at its fourth annual Women of Inspiration celebration at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.  Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation was given the Woman of Inspiration Impacting Sports award; and Piper Overstreet-White of the […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Could AI uncover the truth about Hazel Scott’s place in American history?

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was born in November 1908, three years after Las Vegas was founded. In 1945, he became the first African-American from New York elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Harlem for almost three decades.  Powell followed his father into the ministry and eventually succeeded him […]

Under the Glittering Lights

Becoming one with the elements The iconic group Earth, Wind & Fire recently gave a magnificent performance at the Venetian Hotel and Casino. Known for magical stage shows and unmatched music, the group did not disappoint the packed house.  Hits included “Devotion,” “September,” and “Reasons,” while a backdrop video traced the band’s early beginnings. The […]

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Katrina Rochelle Harris 

Southern Nevada has lost a remarkable woman in Dr. Katrina Rochelle Harris, Ph.D., LCPC, a dedicated psychologist and fierce advocate for mental wellness affectionately recognized as a “She-Warrior.”  Her compassion, commitment, and unwavering dedication to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges left a meaningful impact on the community she served. Her legacy of advocacy, care, […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Hold it? Not so simple when you’re pregnant

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Pregnancy brings many changes, some of them unexpected. One you probably saw coming is frequent trips to the bathroom.  Frequent urination is par for the course when you’re growing a baby, but it isn’t the only way pregnancy affects your bladder. As your uterus grows, it presses on your bladder, […]

KNIGHT MOVES | November Reign

By Craig Knight November brings crisp air and a season of gratitude, reflection, and renewed momentum. It also invites us to turn that energy into action. Whether you’re finalizing projects, preparing for the holidays, or simply enjoying hoodie-and-sweater weather, remember that this is a powerful time to align your intentions with the future you want […]

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