HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Tragedy on campus brings home an important message

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago on December 6, 2023, four people died in a shooting on campus at our university.  It hurt my heart, and it called my division to action in a giving, compassionate way. One of my colleagues had the idea to bring all students in our immediate area into […]

PEACE: You are an ocean

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD How often do you visit a beach? Do you gaze at the vast size of the ocean, or does your attention begin and end at the ripple in the wave that washes up to the shore and hits your feet?  All open waters stir emotions, but it is necessary to admire the […]

Shifting the real estate landscape

Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith on how a monumental ruling could affect homebuyers in America. By Kimberly Smith In a recent court ruling, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and two co-defendants were held accountable under US antitrust laws in the case of Burnettjor Sizer Vs. NAR et al. The trial, which lasted […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Looking ahead to an extraordinary 2024

Happy Kwanzaa! Happy new year! We hope that your year will be filled with peace, love, and prosperity.  Las Vegas Black Image Magazine has been published since 2008, and it’s been more than an honor to bring this Black owned and operated publication for you the community to enjoy. We again thank our executive publishing […]

Congressional Black Caucus Welcomes Newest Member

Nevada Congressman and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Steven Horsford, and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of Representative Gabe Amo.  “The Congressional Black Caucus is proud to welcome U.S. Representative Gabe Amo as the Caucus’ historic 60th member, and the first person of color to […]

Southwest Gas hosts Black Image at elite rodeo

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine publishers Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud recently joined the Southwest Gas Corporation team at T-Mobile Arena for the Professional Bull Riders Rodeo. Entering its second season, the elite league features the world’s top bull riders, competing in five-on-five bull riding competitions between the Arizona Ridge Riders, Austin Gamblers, Carolina […]

Valley Hospice of Nevada puts the ‘patient’ in serving local families

Valley Hospice of Nevada is locally owned and operated. We began helping people in our community in April 2019 with a goal to provide care that addresses symptom management, coordination of care, communication and decision making, clarification of goals of care, and quality of life. To do that, we have an interdisciplinary team of professionals […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Painting the town with passion and power, learning to color outside the lines

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Paint with Angelique has been a Las Vegas favorite and go-to for celebrations and girls’ nights out since 2020. On any day of the week, somewhere in the city, there is a group of friends, co-workers, neighbors, even seniors coming together for a social event that results in a special “take […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black Women Hit Hardest by HIV 

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN December is International AIDS Awareness Month.  Las Vegas’ newest attraction, The Sphere, has had its outer skin colored into a searing, bright red in recognition of the month and those lives globally that have been saved by global HIV/AIDS programs. The international pop group U2 has spearheaded The Sphere’s recognition […]

Under the Glittering Lights

Usher’s New Look Foundation Hosts Women Of Influence Legendary entertainer Usher Raymond’s Las Vegas residency is currently in full swing, and his acclaimed Usher’s New Look (UNL) nonprofit foundation is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading philanthropic organizations dedicated to uplifting, empowering and transforming the lives of underserved youth around the world. One […]

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