LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Show us a hero

Las Vegas Black Image has always showcased the best of Black America — and this month, our cover story celebrates Joe Louis, one of the most transcendent heroes of the 20th century. On the eve of a special honor for the history-making and barrier-breaking fighter, we sat down for an exclusive interview with his daughter, […]

LET’S GO TO THE DOCTOR | Care for Black men’s skin

BY CLIFFORD L. WILLIAMS Black men have beautiful skin — whether it’s a dark chocolate complexion, a caramel delight, or a light cream color. It’s all pleasing to the eye.  According to BlackDoctor.org, African-American skin has larger melanosomes (cells that determine skin color), and the melanosomes contain more of the pigment melanin than those found […]

Religion Is Marching Us In The Wrong Direction

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET You may need the salt shaker nearby — for a grain may not be nearly enough for you to take with the contents of this piece.  I am well aware that the two best ways to lose friends is to discuss politics and religion. Since I harp on politics ad nauseum, this […]

Peace through emotional evolution

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Each one of us is behind the steering wheel of our own emotions. It is not a revelation that emotions are typically attached to our “care” for someone or something. But as we get older, the desire for peace outweighs the need for emotional dependency. That’s why we open other windows to […]

Library District’s FREE and FUN Summer Challenge Reading Program

There’s a new opportunity to beat summer boredom — and win cool prizes from the Golden Knights, Illuminarium, Raising Canes, Pink Box Donuts and more! Plus: sign up early and qualify to win NBA Summer League tickets. Parents and caregivers are looking for solutions this summer, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has the […]

‘Follies’ Good Time

More than a half-century after arriving on Broadway, a legendary production marks its Las Vegas premiere The “FOLLIES” will have six performances April 11-14 2024 at the Access Showrooms at Aliante Casino & Hotel.  With a mammoth cast and crew of over 80 talented professionals, FOLLIES will include a mind-blowing collection of 45 dazzling performers, […]

Beyond The Divide

By Kimberly Smith African-Americans in the United States exhibit the lowest homeownership rates nationwide, highlighting significant economic disparities within the community. Homeownership plays a crucial role in building generational wealth, and the disparities observed may underscore broader socioeconomic challenges faced by African-Americans.  Comparatively, homeownership rates among other racial and ethnic groups illustrate varying degrees of […]

Helping families achieve dreams of higher education

BLACK EXCELLENCE: DR. TYA R. MATHIS-COLEMAN Dr. Tya R. Mathis-Coleman currently serves as Deputy Treasurer overseeing the College Savings Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. Responsible for helping Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education, Dr. Mathis-Coleman is proud to work for an organization with the same values as her own. Believing in the […]

KNIGHT MOVES | April, may it be a delightful month

BY CRAIG KNIGHT What a hectic month April is already turning out to be! It brings springtime, tax season, the start of the second quarter, April showers (though we’ve got more than our fair share), allergy season (ah-choo! God bless you), even the culmination of March Madness. Thrilling!  We also celebrate a few awareness months […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Self-Empowerment: A Journey You Want to Explore

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN In today’s world, there are many external influences dictating how we perceive our future. Self-empowerment is a force that can serve as a beacon of light to guide us toward a path of true goal achievement, confidence and happiness.  Self-empowerment leads us to the goals we seek — which may include […]

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