America History Month, Black And Otherwise

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Unlike my college engineering classes — where it was tough to stay awake the morning after a date with Ms. Thunderbird — I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the lessons being taught in high school.  Through what I learned at East Tech in Cleveland back in the late 1950s, coupled with life […]

You Are Already Complete!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Anguish sometimes finds us because we feel unprepared.  There seems to be a race with time to present in pure perfection. In many ways that “something else” must be captured by leaving behind our authentic self. People are in place to cast approval or disapproval of our existence.  But you don’t have […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Celebrating our history — and the icons who made it possible

One of the foundational principles of Las Vegas Black Image is the idea that Black history, achievement, and promise should be recognized, showcased, and celebrated every day — because it is American history.  People are at the center of this endeavor. And this special edition, which arrives in time for Black History Month, speaks their […]

‘Sometimes in life, you must go out to go up’

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: ALEX DIXON The history-making new CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, Alex Dixon is a hometown inspiration who brings a pedigree of excellence and shares the extraordinary story behind his career journey. Las Vegas was widely considered a bastion of racial segregation and discrimination for most of the 20th century — a history […]

Library to host Black History Month Display

Henderson resident Shelley Payne-Pittman has designed and created a 2025 Black History Month display highlighting 80 Black inventors and history-makers in the areas of aerospace, science, government, communications, medicine, sports, literature, military, transportation, entertainment, and the Harlem Renaissance.  This impactful and educational Black History Month display will be shown at the West Las Vegas Library […]

Wills vs. Trusts: Protecting Your Legacy

BY KIMBERLY SMITH Happy New Year, Black Image readers! As we step into 2025, let’s talk about something we don’t always discuss openly but is critical for protecting your most valuable assets: the difference between a will and a trust.  A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after […]

And I Quote

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET All preceding generations of Americans, in one form of another, were willing to pay the going rate as embodied in John Curran’s quote in 1790, “The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.”  However, a quote attributed to P.T. Barnum, in the late 19th century, fits our […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Love, gratitude, and leadership

This issue of Las Vegas Black Image marks our 17th year publishing this Black-owned and operated magazine. And as we celebrate the milestone and welcome the year, let’s open 2025 with gratitude.  First and foremost, we thank our community of readers and outstanding advertisers for all the amazing support. We have more exciting developments planned […]

Words to the future self

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Wishing you a “Happy New Now,” as was often said by my very good, late friend Will.  Living in the present is an intentional and conscious act that takes practice. Words such as “Loving what is” and “Let them,” are all about releasing control over the things that take space in our […]

LIVING CULTURE – Warm tones for the holiday season

This season is a time for moments of comfort and balance. These highlights from ARHAUS.com showcase furniture and home décor designs for the season in neutral color tones. The creativity brings forth a warm, loving home environment suitable for any space.

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