HEALTHIER YOU: Finding the right vitamin balance for mom and baby

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN For expectant mothers, proper nutrition plays a vital role in supporting healthy fetal development. During pregnancy, the body requires a steady intake of essential vitamins and minerals to support both maternal health and the growing baby. While prenatal vitamins are commonly recommended, it can be tempting to add additional supplements […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Putting July down for reflection, celebration

By Craig Knight We are officially halfway through 2026 as July arrives, marking the beginning of the third quarter in the corporate world and a natural moment for reflection, reset, and renewed focus. July opens with one of the most recognized federal holidays in the United States — Independence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | What is going on — and where is the light?

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have eternal life.” — John 8:12  In 1971, a young man already accomplished in music and songcraft released a hit that shot to the top of the charts — and spoke directly to […]

‘He felt that his music was … a form of healing’

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: BILL WHITFIELD It was a dreadful day — June 25, 2009 — that many still remember as the day we lost the King of Pop. Michael Jackson’s passing was ruled a homicide, caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication administered by his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. But controversy still echoes in […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Inside stories, reflections on happiness, and big celebrations

This special collector’s edition of Las Vegas Black Image Magazine is one you’ll want to keep in your personal library.  Our exclusive cover story features Bill Whitfield, Michael Jackson’s Chief of Security during the final three years of the King of Pop’s life. Following the tremendous success of the box office hit “Michael,” Whitfield shares […]

Stage Mother

How Anthona McNeil became the queen of local Las Vegas entertainment Las Vegas was built on the backs of Black entertainment in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s — and today, that legacy continues through a new generation of leaders shaping the city’s cultural landscape. Among them stands Anthona McNeil, widely respected as a queen of […]

The Five Gravest Threats To America

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET While America has faced threats to its existence for 250 years, my belief is that — with the exceptions of the Civil War and WWII — no others were as grave as the five we are currently experiencing.  It is not hyperbole to state that it is going to be exceedingly difficult […]

PEACE: Serenity in knowing when to press ‘release’

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Do you remember the time?”  That time when we were children, when everything seemed new and full of wonder. Our experiences sparked our imaginations, our creative spirits flourished, and every trip outside became an adventure. For many of us, those carefree moments filled our hearts and minds with joy. Even today, we […]

Under the Glittering Lights

White Night When a queen of Las Vegas’ entertainment scene requests that guests wear all-white to her annual ball, partiers and performers alike arrive in their evening finest — and come ready for an unforgettable night. Anthona McNeil’s celebration was hosted at Viva Tequila restaurant and doubled as a birthday bash for Sherry Gordy, daughter […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER  | Black America Must Share the Voting Vibe

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN As we move through life, our actions — and inactions — create results. Those results shape our everyday experiences, whether we realize it, acknowledge it, or choose to ignore it. Think about the many vibes you share with others and how they can inspire laughter, spark memories, encourage reflection, motivate […]

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