Year Factor

The Metro Las Vegas Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) proudly celebrated the first anniversary of its charter in March 2026, marking a year of impactful advocacy, transformational leadership, and dedicated service throughout Southern Nevada.  Founded in 1935 by renowned educator, presidential advisor, and civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the […]

Degeneracy is Trumping Principles of Liberty

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET It is very troubling to me how Degeneracy’s starting five has been able to open a noticeable lead over the Principles of Liberty, given the founding fathers stacked this team with twenty-eight players at the founding of our nation.  Principles of Liberty’s Starting Five: The United States shall be a Republic; Government […]

PEACE: Gratitude: first step on the journey to a lifetime of joy

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD There is so much to be grateful for. Yet many people forget that gratitude is the key ingredient to lasting joy and peace. We all face daily challenges, but what truly matters is how we interpret and respond to them. Life is not here simply to bring us highs and lows; it […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Las Vegas icon takes VIP entrance at the Century Club

This is another special issue of Las Vegas Black Image, and we are honored to celebrate the remarkable life of Anna Bailey as she embraces her 100th birthday. Our cover story offers Anna’s intimate reflections on a century of living, loving, and making history, while sharing her thoughts about the journey still ahead. As the […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: ANNA BAILEY ‘There is no secret — you just feel good and take care of yourself’

By Kimberly Bailey Tureaud A Las Vegas icon reflects on a remarkable century of life As New Year’s Eve ushered in 2026, I looked at my mother, Anna Bailey, and said, “Mom, you were born on August 26, 1926.” She smiled and replied, “Yes, I was.”  I said, “Mom, that means you’re 100 years old.” Without […]

Creating Space for Men’s Health

On June 24, MHS Behavioral Services partnered with Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails to host an evening centered around a conversation we don’t have often enough” men’s health.  “The Male Mid-Life Crisis: Think Menopause Is Just for Women? Think Again” brought together men, women, community leaders, and healthcare professionals for an honest discussion about what men […]

Walker Museum & Research Center Honors Co-Publisher of Las Vegas Black Image

Kimberly Bailey Tureaud, co-publisher of Las Vegas Black Image, was recently recognized by the Walker African American Museum & Research Center — for her community contributions and for being the creative force behind the longest-running African-American magazine in Nevada.

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Forgotten Slavery: Northern Story of Bondage and Freedom

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE New York formally abolished slavery in 1827, but the evil institution had taken root there as early as 1626. By around 1703, more than 42 percent of New York City households enslaved African people, who served as domestic workers, laborers, artisans, and farmhands. Despite this history, New York today is widely […]

Franchise Players

When Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) sat down with Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) for a conversation and book signing on an evening in June, the subject was history — but the urgency was entirely of the moment.  Clyburn’s new book, “The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation,” tells […]

Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram Launches ‘Paint It Pink’ Parties

The 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram will take place on October 3 at the new West Las Vegas Library, located at 1861 North Martin Luther King Boulevard in the Historic Westside.  This year’s goal is to bring together more than 300 Black women and families to participate in this milestone event. In preparation, […]

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