YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

What Is ‘AI’ and Is It Credible? BY DR. ELLEN BROWN In the “olden days,” there was such a thing as punitive consequences for plagiarism: using someone else’s creative properties without permission. Well, it is now 2023 and quickly slithering its way onto the writing scene is an anomaly known as Artificial Intelligence. I loosely […]

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Recognized for Groundbreaking Cell Phone Lending Program

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has been recognized by two national library trade industry groups for its innovative Cell Phone Lending Program — which bridged social technology gaps by aiding more than 400 low-income and unhoused residents with wireless communication and internet services.  The Library District has been selected to receive the 2023 Library […]

PEACE: One Footprint In The Sand!

There are times when we are reminded that we are truly alone. The tide of the universe washes away all that we thought life should be. The only thing left is your own will to pull it together and make it through another day, another moment, or another life experience. You understand that telling your […]

Hidden Truths About Juneteenth

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE My Juneteenth presentations are different from those authorized by the official National Juneteenth Committee. I try to add additional facts for those who have forgotten those high school history classes.  The opening paragraph of the White House’s “A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observation, 2022” reads: “After the Union Army captured […]

It Is A Shame — Here We Are Again!

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I f not for time periods, this could be today’s headline: “The Greek lantern-carrying philosopher, Diogenes, quits and returns to his homeland!” It appears that he got tired of walking the streets of D.C., looking for an honest politician.  Before lying politicians can succeed in “whitewashing” our past, let me record here […]

Kelvin Watson Named American Library Association Medal of Excellence Award Winner! 

Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, has been awarded the American Library Association (ALA) Medal of Excellence Award. This annual award, presented by the ALA and sponsored by OCLC, recognizes creative leadership in library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship.  “The jury for […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Pregnancy and Mental Health

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancies and even after the baby is born.  For many women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women, these emotions are […]

Simply The Best

Tina Turner was more than the Queen of Rock & Roll. A survivor and inimitable performer, she inspired countless people across the world with her raw talent and limitless resilience.  The light that shines on the entertainment industry is a bit dimmer today in the wake of Tina Turner’s passing. Known in every corner of […]

Improving Access to Dental Care for the African-American Community

As an advocate for change, one of LIBERTY Dental Plan’s goals is to increase access to care and address disparities that result in poor oral health outcomes for the African American community. According to an article by the CDC, African-American children are nearly twice as likely to have untreated cavities than children from other communities. […]

Community Speaks – May 2023

What do you say to our young Black men about staying safe?

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