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 […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | What do we share at the table?

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN It’s official!  In just a few weeks the contributions that “WE” made during the 2024 presidential campaign — including donations and prayers — will be revealed. Now is the time to show our support in every possible way for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is on the cusp of winning the […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Do you remember? It’s September!

BY CRAIG KNIGHT It’s September, marking the end of the third quarter and more than halfway through 2024!  The recent Summer Olympics in Paris were a highlight — showcasing incredible performances across basketball, track & field, gymnastics, diving, and swimming. The men’s and women’s basketball finals between the USA and host France were particularly thrilling. […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: How the Westside played a role in the integration of public accommodations

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In 1960, Dr. James B. McMillan served as president of the local Las Vegas NAACP, Branch 1111. In March of that year, he received a letter from the organization’s national office in New York — encouraging branches nationwide to elevate activities that would lead to integration of public accommodations. McMillan, using […]

‘I Realized That I Had To Be Who God Created Me To Be’

Black women are having a moment. Queens are excelling in a wide variety of arenas, and in the most visible and far-reaching ways — reaching extraordinary heights in business, politics, culture, and athletics.  Recognition and reward for those achievements is not restricted to those running for the White House, standing on the Olympic medals stand […]

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