Animal Instinct

Dr. Aaron Bivens was one of the world’s most cherished veterinarians, and his loss is deeply felt in the community of animal lovers and beyond. Las Vegas recently lost one of the world’s most admired, respected, and impactful veterinarians.  Dr. Aaron Bivens died July 30 from injuries sustained in a drowning accident at Lake Mead. […]

Thousands to Attend “Communities United Multicultural Festival” Celebrating Diversity and Right to Vote

The festival, which will foster understanding across communities by featuring music, performances, art, food and vendors from many different cultures, is a powerful rebuke to the alarming rise in hate crimes and divisive rhetoric  WHAT: Communities United Multicultural FestivalWHEN: Saturday Sept. 9, 2023, 4-9 p.m.WHERE: Clark County Government Center Amphitheater500 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las […]

For reparations, revolutionary change will require revolutionary thinking

By Darryl L. Fortson, M.D.  Revolutionary change requires revolutionary thinking. And make no mistake — obtaining reparations for slavery in the United States would be true revolutionary change.  Blacks in America have struggled mightily to effect this revolutionary change for the descendants of slaves — by repeatedly petitioning the United States government, to no avail, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Black political involvement has deep roots in Nevada

Let’s get something straight: Nevada may be the Mississippi of the West, but so are Arizona, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Colorado, and any state in any part of the country. Illinois is the Mississippi of the Midwest and so are all of the other Midwestern states. New York is the Mississippi of the Northeast and […]

PEACE: Disruption of the smooth flow

Are you a disruptor? Not in a negative way, but in refusing to allow mediocrity to dictate movement in your progressive, independent life. “Free at last” is not just a physical state, but something that stems from the soul. The trust we possess in our own insight and perspective is essential — and we have […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: ONE HOT READ

One hot read This July edition of Las Vegas Black Image mirrors what most of you are feeling right now in our city: the summer heat!  Our cover is graced by the inimitable Sharon Braddy-McKoy, who is retiring after 25 high-impact years at Southwest Gas Corporation — where she made history as the first black […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | SHARON BRADDY-MCKOY

‘It’s about inclusion, not exclusion’ Sharon Braddy-McKoy made history as the first Black woman to serve in a director capacity at Southwest Gas Corporation. She has been Vice President of Human Resources since 2012 and was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer in 2022, — responsible for company-wide oversight and strategic direction for […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Time for baseball!

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE With all the ambivalence surrounding the Oakland Athletics, I decided to research the history of baseball. A few weeks ago, we heard that they’re staying in Oakland and were just using Las Vegas to get a better deal in their hometown. Then we read that they were considering the property that […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Group B strep and newborns

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Group B strep (GBS) disease can include many different types of infections. Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms of GBS disease are different in newborns compared to people of other ages.  The symptoms of GBS disease can seem like other health problems in newborns […]

Library District launches new ‘Free to Be’ Public Education Campaign!

This is an exciting time of change and transformation for libraries, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is leading the way in telling this story with a new public education campaign. “We are launching a unique campaign, titled “Free to Be,” which is designed to share the library’s wonderful world of discovery, both in […]

« Previous Page — Next Page »