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 Awareness Month and the many people and stories inspiring wellness in our community. 

This month, we proudly celebrate one of our community’s queens: Dinisha Mingo, CEO and Founder of Mingo Health Solutions & Solutions of Change. Her leadership and dedication place her on the front lines of addressing mental and behavioral healthcare challenges throughout Southern Nevada. Her work continues to create meaningful pathways toward healing, hope, and access to care. 

We also extend warm wishes to all mothers this Mother’s Day. We honor the women whose love, strength, wisdom, and sacrifice help keep families healthy, grounded, and thriving. In this special issue, our Community Speaks feature highlights “Mama’s Best Advice,” a heartfelt collection of wisdom shared by mothers and families in our community. We thank everyone who contributed these treasured words of guidance — gifts that enrich us all. 

A very special salute goes to Ms. Helen Toland, who recently celebrated a birthday that made her 100 years young. Ms. Toland made history in 1965 as Nevada’s first African American principal, blazing a trail of excellence, leadership, and service. We honor her remarkable legacy and wish her continued blessings and joy. 

We are deeply grateful to our contributing writers, whose voices continue to reflect the substance of our lives — our struggles, our joys, our resilience, and our hopes. We also sincerely thank our advertisers and community partners, whose support helps amplify Black voices and stories that deserve to be heard. 

This edition is a celebration of good news — highlighting meaningful advancements that benefit Las Vegas residents, including affordable housing developments, educational leadership, emerging political voices, entrepreneurial innovation, and the honoring of community legacy. 

In our Living section, readers will find inspiration for creating peaceful outdoor sanctuaries at home, discover ways to support local farmers markets, and enjoy a soulful recipe for “Mama’s Cajun Chicken Noodle Soup” — comforting food for both body and spirit. 

Finally, Las Vegas Black Image Magazine proudly offers its political endorsement to Ms. Marilyn Booker — former Wall Street executive, attorney, and Spelman College graduate — who is making history as the first Black woman to run for a seat on the Las Vegas City Council representing Ward 2. Her candidacy represents leadership, excellence, and a vision for inclusive progress in our city. 

As always, thank you for reading, supporting, and growing with us.

Rise,
Charles Tureaud & Kimberly Bailey Tureaud
Publishers
(702) 615-8216 
cdalasvegas@gmail.com
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