HEALTHIER YOU: Knowledge is power in understanding birth defects

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN For many expectant mothers, pregnancy is a time filled with hope, excitement, and heartfelt prayers for a healthy child. While most pregnancies result in healthy births, it is important to acknowledge and understand the realities surrounding birth defects — a challenge that affects thousands of families each year.  Birth defects […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER  | Believe It And Seize It: Unlocking Your Own Potential

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN Divine power manifests from God to us through prayer, through a message, or even through a quiet revelation.  We are living in troubling times. While this is not the first season of uncertainty our world has faced, trouble has a way of slipping quietly into our lives. Often, we don’t […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Marching into Spring madness

By Craig Knight March is here!  We welcome the arrival of Spring, the close of the first quarter of the year, the excitement of March Madness, and the celebration of Women’s History Month. This month carries energy, reflection, and inspiration all at once.  Women’s History Month kicked off on March 1, giving us the opportunity […]

ETERNAL HOPE

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy burns bright with the passing of the civil rights leader and cultural icon, whose powerful voice and moral clarity led millions to embrace the dignity of all people. A quiet reverence swept across the nation on Feb. 17 with the passing of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, as the world […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Push The Legacy Forward

We are proud to present this special Black History Month 2026 issue, featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino through the eyes of one of its original dancers: Anna Bailey.  While many stories have been told about the Moulin Rouge, few come directly from someone who lived its history […]

Part I: Race In America, Where We At?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET With this column and two more to follow, I will attempt to frame America’s major unresolved issue of race.  The Civil War was to have ended the debate over what should be our nation’s path forward on matters of race. However, efforts by Presidents Johnson and Hayes, as well as a spate […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Marble Manor Documentary: Preserving a Westside Legacy

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In 1953, Marble Manor became home to a growing number of Las Vegas residents at a time when adequate housing was scarce — especially for African-Americans who were barred from living in many parts of the city. What began as a necessary housing development soon became a cornerstone of community life […]

PEACE: Flowing like water

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD In a world that never seems to stand still, we often feel the tremors of change beneath our feet. Seasons, conversations, and relationships shift. Even our inner landscapes evolve in quiet, unseen ways.  With each movement can come discomfort — the unsettling awareness that we are no longer standing where we once […]

LIVING: FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Cajun Pan-Seared Tilapia, An Affordable, Healthy Favorite  Your health matters — and this Cajun pan-seared tilapia is the perfect quick, flavorful dish to satisfy your taste buds while supporting a balanced lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and packed with bold seasoning, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light, satisfying meal  INGREDIENTS  DIRECTIONS  1. Rinse the […]

LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Bitter melon and fighting diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition that disproportionately affects the Black community. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin — or cannot use it effectively — making it difficult to properly process glucose in the bloodstream.  Las Vegas’ climate is ideal for growing melons, including bitter melon, also […]

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