KNIGHT MOVES | April towers with a wealth of history

By Craig Knight It’s April already — and what a hectic month it is turning out to be!  Springtime brings tax season, the start of the second quarter, April showers (hopefully; we can use it!), allergy season (ah-choo … gesundheit!), the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament, and more. Thrilling!  Sadly, we begin the month by […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: BRITTANY SOUL

‘Why not bring all my gifts to the table?’ A beloved fixture of the Las Vegas entertainment scene, Brittany Soul is a Nevada native who has mastered her art in a number of forms: vocalist, songwriter, author, and spoken word performer. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate to learn more about her work, motivations, and […]

Outside Chance

How the organization Blacks In Nature is building community in the great outdoors. Blacks In Nature is a thriving community dedicated to reconnecting Black people with the outdoors through adventure, education, and cultural exploration. Since its founding in 2022, the group has organized hiking excursions, water sports, international trips, and youth programs — ensuring that […]

An Evening with Ben Vereen & Friends: A Celebration of the Arts Like No Other

Las Vegas has always been a city of dreamers — of lights, talent, and showstopping performances. But on April 27, something truly special is coming to The PEARL Theatre at The Palms: An Evening with Ben Vereen and Friends.  Picture this: Tony Award-winning icon Ben Vereen, the powerhouse vocals of Lillias White, the legendary Bubba […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Taking a creative approach to history

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE This piece is different from any that I’ve written. I have been invited to submit a short paper depicting creative writing for an upcoming symposium. As you know, all of my writing is purely historical and it will remain that way but for this article, I will add my ideas (based […]

Boots on the Ground

Beyoncé brings her Cowboy Carter tour to Las Vegas – and the demand is so great, another show is added at Allegiant Stadium. Following remarkable fan response to her forthcoming Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé has added a second performance in Las Vegas. The superstar will now perform at Allegiant Stadium on July 25 and 26.  […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts ‘Delta Days at the Nevada State Capitol’

Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter meets with lawmakers to advocate for social change. For 112 years, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a historically African-American female nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to scholarship, sisterhood, and service. With 350,000 members and 1,000 chapters worldwide, the sorority continues to make an impact on communities globally.  The Las Vegas Alumnae […]

HEALTHIER YOU: What you can do about Black maternal mortality

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Each year in the United States, hundreds of people die during pregnancy or in the year after. Thousands more have unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery with serious short-or long-term health consequences.  Every pregnancy-related death is tragic, especially because more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable. […]

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Identity Months In America: Are They Losing Significance?

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Black History Month 2025 has passed — the shortest yet most significant month of the year.  However, it’s not just the brevity causing a stir. This year, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, issued a proclamation to continue the recognition of February as Black History Month. It is a […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Marching confidently, and joyfully, into the new year

By Craig Knight March is here!  Women’s History Month is underway — and during this time we honor, recognize, and celebrate the amazing women in our lives, as well as those who have made contributions to the world both historically and currently!  In my opinion, Women’s History Month is best celebrated by first honoring the […]

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