HEALTHIER YOU: Pregnant or looking to be? Family history matters

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Expecting a baby? You may be wondering whether your bundle of joy will have mommy’s eyes or daddy’s dimples — but they will inherit much more than that.  Learning about parents’ health history can help give your child the best possible start. It is important to know whether your baby […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | It is done! Election stress and the art of settling down

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Is it done — or just beginning?  I have it, my family has it, the lady at the checkout has it, the pastor, and even the rideshare lady has it: stress!  A US News and World Report article recently caught my attention, offering — in a roundabout way at the time […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Tina bit of Las Vegas history

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE My birthday is in November, so I decided to write about something upbeat. As I mentally scrolled through notable events in the penultimate month on our calendar, I remembered that Tina Turner was born on a November day in Nutbush, Tenn.  I won’t tell the many-times-told story of early life, finding […]

Images From Her Story

Scenes from Kamala Harris’ journey to greatness. Americans will enter their polling places this month to decide the fate of a nation. And in the waning days of the campaign, which is being fought closely on razor-thin margins, there has been intense focus on locking down the votes to be cast by African-Americans — men […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Forward to the polls and beyond

Enthusiasm and anticipation are at a fever pitch right now, so pardon the freely joyous exercise of language and editorial license here — but if there has ever been a “herstoric” edition of Las Vegas Black Image, this is the one.  Kamala Harris is on the verge of becoming the first Black woman elected president […]

Will America ever return to its senses?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Since this column was due before the presidential election results are in, I will have to wait to share my take on the outcome.  Meanwhile back at the ranch, regardless of who will be our next president, by necessity, it will be our civic duty to restore America to its five senses. […]

Rally in the 3rd Quarter?

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Las Vegas housing market continues to show resilience despite shifting trends. Last month, there were 5,076 homes on the market — and this month that number has grown to 5,398. However, the number of homes sold has slowed, with 2,043 homes sold […]

PEACE: Go Find It!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Our world is engrossed in so much information that it can frequently be difficult to find refuge in the security blanket of truth. It is important, during these moments, to contemplate putting our faith on autopilot — and wben we do, we settle into the quiet warmth where His promises become real.  […]

Unlocking the Power of VA Loans

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American realtor in Las Vegas, I frequently encounter veterans who are unsure about the benefits of using their VA loan. This powerful resource is often underutilized, despite its potential to create wealth and homeownership stability for those who have served our country.  The VA loan is one of the most […]

PEACE: I make me happy, this you can bet

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD “Because I’m HAPPY!”  The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and there are daily practices to help us maintain our sense of happiness.  Growth of the “happy seed” is internal, and depends on your commitment to watering it with self-care. We all need to master the automatic switch that turns on […]

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