Giving Power To The People

How Shelley Berkley became a proven advocate for Las Vegas’ Black community and a champion for equality. Shelley Berkley, a longtime champion for equality and opportunity, has made significant contributions to Las Vegas’ Black community over her decades in public service. As a congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st Congressional District for seven terms, Shelley consistently prioritized […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Unleash Your Own Power: Vote! 

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Have you thought about how much — or how little — power you possess? Not just the power to get whatever you want, whenever you want — but power that manifests when needed to make important things happen.  Another question: how often have you heard friends and others talk about disturbing […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black Women And Breast Cancer

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important time to focus on the health disparities that characterize this disease. The facts are clear: although Black and white women are diagnosed with breast cancer at virtually the same rate in the U.S., Black women are 40 percent more likely to die from […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Republic of Haiti

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE When I lived in Los Angeles, I fell in love with a man from Haiti. He spoke French as one of his native languages. He was handsome, kind, and sophisticated. All of his Haitian friends were stylish and enlightened about world affairs. Their community was closely connected, the parties were fun, […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Things you autumn know

It’s October now — delivering both the fourth quarter and what most of us consider the real beginning of fall. Interestingly, October is commonly associated with spring in parts of the southern hemisphere, and autumn in parts of the northern hemisphere.  October is an exciting month for sports, and both the NFL and college football […]

She’s Talking To Us

Sherri Shepherd fuses star power to relatability, embodying why Black women rule supreme in daytime talk. At any given time on any given weekday, you can turn on the television and join a fascinating conversation with a Black woman at the center of it.  Daytime television is a dizzyingly busy marketplace — and Sherri Shepherd, […]

Why African-Americans Need a Trust

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American broker salesperson, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for us to protect our most valuable asset — our homes. Unfortunately, many in our community are unaware of the importance of estate planning, particularly the use of trusts. Without proper planning, your loved ones could face significant financial burdens, […]

8th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram Brings Together Black Women of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas Black Image is once again hosting the Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, a free event taking place October 26 in the Valley Hospital parking lot at 700 Shadow Lane. The festivities begin at 8 a.m.  Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was founded (and is still coordinated by) publisher Kimberly Bailey Tureaud, a longtime […]

Back to School ‘Slime Week’ concludes at Whitney Library

Free backpacks, school supplies given to hundreds of children. The Library District hosted its final SLIME WEEK event for student’s back to school activities. The Whitney library branch hosted the festive event that also featured arts and crafts, music, giveaways (including free backpacks and school supplies while supplies lasted), and a chance for kids to […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN The month of September is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. SCD is an inherited blood disorder present at birth. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. A person with SCD has sickle-shaped red blood cells […]

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