HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Black Wall Street and the legacy of Greenwood

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In February of this year, I attended a program at the Smith Center that reintroduced me to the horror of the Tulsa “Race Riot” of 1921.  The title gives the immediate impression that Black people were enraged and destroyed property. No — not at all. This was a riot by the […]

Recognizing HIV Awareness Month

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN The month of December brings so much joy and love, but we should also stay aware that it is HIV Awareness Month.  We must continue to protect ourselves during sexual intimacy — especially if relationships are not exclusive.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported its first cases […]

The Q Factor

Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud reflects on how Quincy Jones transformed our culture, defined an era, and set a mark for Black excellence that can never be duplicated or surpassed. If you ever had the opportunity to be in the presence of the legendary Quincy Jones, three words best describe the experience: “I see you.”  His eye for […]

We Deserve Better: Confronting the Menthol Threat to Black Health

By Mekale Holmes The tobacco industry has a long history of targeting and profiting from the Black community.  Through extensive marketing research, they identified young Black individuals as key influencers in consumer culture — leading them to infiltrate Black cultural events, Black publications, and to financially support Black politicians and community leaders. This targeted marketing […]

Shelley Berkley: A True Advocate for Las Vegas’ Black Community

Shelley Berkley’s legacy of advocacy for the Black community in Las Vegas stands as one of her strongest commitments in public service. Throughout her career, Shelley has fought to improve access to healthcare, support minority-owned businesses, and champion civil rights for all Nevadans. She has consistently worked to secure federal resources for education, ensuring underserved […]

Driven To Raise Awareness 

Our 8th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was a tremendous success — with over 130 Black women participating in the yearly awareness-raising event hosted by Las Vegas Black Image.  When that many people come together for a cause, the list of thank-yous is long. And it begins with our sponsors: Intermountain Healthcare, Comprehensive Cancer […]

Bill Clinton stumps for Harris on visit to MLK Senior Center

Former President Bill Clinton received an enthusiastic welcome on a recent visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center — where he came to speak on behalf of the Harris/Walz campaign and urge Las Vegas residents to make their voices heard at the polls on or before Election Day.  MLK Senior Center Director Byron […]

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 […]

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