Historic HBCU showdown in Vegas!

The first-ever Las Vegas HBCU Football Classic brought electrifying energy to Allegiant Stadium as Jackson State University and Grambling State University faced off in a thrilling matchup.  The weekend celebration united students, alumni, and fans from across the country with events honoring the proud traditions of these historic Black institutions.  The highlight, of course, was […]

Standing Together in Unity, Strength, Purpose and Power

Las Vegas hosts first-ever 1000 Black Men March to honor a pivotal moment in modern African-American history. On October 11, the streets of Historic West Las Vegas came alive with a powerful display of unity and pride as hundreds of Black men gathered for the first-ever Las Vegas 1000 Black Men March.  Organized by Minister […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: You Autumn Know

November is one of the best times to be in Las Vegas. The fall weather brings an air of anticipation for the holidays — bright sunshine and warm smiles everywhere you go. This issue of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates innovation and inspiration in our community.  We are honored to showcase the 1000 Black Men […]

Remembering Juanita Walker

Juanita Walker inspired everyone around her to be their freest, best, most expressive selves.  Originally from Delhi, Louisiana, she moved to Las Vegas in 1962 with her then-husband, Willie Lee Walker Sr., and raised three children: Michael, Willie Jr., and Gwendolyn. Following her lifelong dream, Juanita earned her LPN from Sunrise Hospital in 1964, serving […]

Annoying, Worrying, Concerning, and Troubling

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Over the last 10 months, I have experienced annoyance, worry, concern and troubled thoughts about what we are allowing to take place in America — and to a lesser extent, the disrespect exhibited towards our allies.  Things that I would classify as annoying are things that have only a small chance of […]

PEACE: Reconciling Self

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Our greatest journey is not across oceans or through time. It is within. The daily challenge lies in merging mind, body, spirit, and soul into one harmonious being. The concept of oneness is too often underestimated. Alignment with self is not accidental; it is a sacred practice, a devotion to balance.  The […]

Triumph Over Multiple Myeloma and Breast Cancer

By Dr. Rupesh J. Parikh | Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Danielle Green’s journey to healing began not with a doctor’s visit, but with a decision to put her health first. At 55, the Henderson business owner and mother of one had launched a personal fitness plan, determined to lose weight and lower her blood […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Reflecting on Clinton Wright’s historic visual legacy

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE On Sept. 12, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh unveiled a powerful and historic tribute — a stunning exhibition honoring 60 Black photojournalists from across the nation. Among those featured in this visually compelling space was our very own Clinton Wright, veteran photojournalist of The Voice Newspaper, whose images of […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black women and breast cancer

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in women. In 2025, more than 319,750 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 59,080 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ will be diagnosed in women in the United States. While there has been an overall 44 percent decline in […]

KNIGHT MOVES | October ushers in autumn celebrations

By Craig Knight Fall is here — and with it, a rare moment in history. This October isn’t just the start of the fourth quarter; it’s Q4 of a “25” year. That makes it exactly one-quarter of the way through the century. This alignment won’t happen again until 3025!  Whether you’re wrapping up big projects, […]

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