HEALTHIER YOU: Family Health History when planning for a baby!

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN I am so excited about providing you with these regular “Healthier You” editorials each month. My good friend and colleague, Dr. Annette Mayes, has done wonderful writing and I am so proud to now continue her contribution upon her retirement.  If you are thinking about having a baby? Or, if […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Empowering, supporting Black women in business

Empowering, supporting Black women in business BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Those are the traits displayed by the businesswomen featured in the inaugural edition of the Black Women-Owned Business Directory. The vision and brainchild of Las Vegas businesswoman Rondalyn Mcclintock, the directory was created to connect local Vegas-based businesses run by African-American women to a broader […]

Fighting injustice in the real estate industry

Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith has spent decades creating opportunities for Black homebuyers — and she has a lot to share about the state of the industry. By Kimberly Smith As an African-American real estate broker now celebrating 20 years in the industry, I have enjoyed a front-row seat to the Black American […]

Leaping Giant

Jamie Foxx rises to the occasion in “The Burial,” which tells the real-life story of legendary attorney Willie E. Gary. Speculation swirling around Jamie Foxx’s health has been one of the most closely-watched celebrity stories of the year. Thankfully, the Academy Award-winning star of “Ray,” “Django Unchained,” and the classic 1990s sketch comedy series “In […]

The Kids’ Man

Keith Bowen’s Art & Educational Technical Institute is making a huge difference for young people in the Historic Westside. Keith Bowen is known throughout the Historic Westside as the CEO and founder of the Bully Busters organization — spending years working with young people to combat bullying in Clark County schools. To grow the impact […]

Giving Thanks Is Harder Nowadays

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Looking back over my life during this month of Thanksgiving, I can only conclude it is harder now to find things to be thankful for nowadays than it was back in the day.  Our family of five moved to Cleveland in September 1942, I was less than a year old. I learned, […]

PEACE: Giving Thanks vs. Gratitude!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Many will say a quick “thank you” after receiving an act of giving, but there are some clear differences between saying “thank you,” and the internal gift of “gratitude.”  The “thank you,” is the response, and “gratitude” is the presence of peace.The courtesy of a “thank you,” is welcomed by many. But […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Hearts full of gratitude

Giving “thanks” is the mantra! We are so appreciative for the blessings of having loyal readers and supporters of Las Vegas Black Image Magazine — Black-owned and operated since 2008.  This issue rings in the holiday season with Thanksgiving. For many of us, this season means enjoying great movies — and we recommend “The Burial” […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Powerful voice, amazing story

Powerful voice, amazing story BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Ahhhh! Life in Las Vegas.  There are natives and transplants; snowbirds and showbirds. As I have come to know it after 20 years, Las Vegas is a place where people come for the bright lights and end up staying for the night (and day) lights. One intriguing […]

Why Is American Progress In Harm’s Way?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET In my lifetime, I have witnessed substantial progress towards the goal of “… a more perfect union.” Progress that has occurred in my time on Earth includes the following:  ● Integration of professional sports  ● Desegregation of the armed services  ● Brown v. Board of Education  ● March on Washington  ● Passage […]

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