LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Putting Boots on the Ground

Where them fans at?”  You know the song. And while it may not be a Beyoncé line, there is no question that she is the driving force behind a dramatic surge in country music interest by Black performers and audiences.  This extraordinary moment in our culture was affirmed when Queen Bey arrived in Las Vegas […]

PEACE: Don’t wait for peace — go get it

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD After experiencing something new, we might say, “Wow, this is so peaceful.” We’re surprised because we are too unaccustomed to peaceful feelings. This happens to many — but our job is to take note of wonderful moments and be intentional about reliving those fabulous experiences that bring us peace.  Just as we […]

Billionaires Are Running America. Ain’t Good!

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The pending catastrophe is of our own making. We have become an alphabet of mess-ups. Are you asking yourself, “What is my boy Louie talking about?” Well, here are my answers in letters.  A dear friend of more than sixty years, Huey Ball, called me to argue that it was not good […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Protecting maternal mental heal

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Joy is typically associated with discovering that you are pregnant — but timing, finances, and other stressors can sometimes cause feelings of happiness to shift into psychological distress. Those feelings cannot be ignored if your motherhood journey is to begin in an atmosphere of peace.  Some women can encounter depression […]

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Where are our Village families?

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Many people I spend time with lately are discussing the importance of sticking together. There is a significant concern about the direction this president is taking with cuts to essential and long-standing programs that the American people need.  Among these programs are education, health, housing, child care, and reproductive care. From […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Perusing the Las Vegas Voice from July 16, 1964

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Many people may not realize that as many copies of the Las Vegas Voice newspaper as we could locate were digitized and are now available online. This work was done by Lied Library at UNLV in the digitization department run by Cory Lampert. At random, I selected a copy of the […]

Launching ‘Enterprising People: The Podcast’

Publisher, radio host, writer, and marketing professional Kimberly Bailey Tureaud is launching her new “Enterprising People: The Podcast” on social media platforms and YouTube. Sponsored by SilverStateClub.com, the business-themed podcast will feature interviews with corporate titans, acclaimed writers, and fascinating thinkers who will share insights on all facets of succeeding in the marketplace.  Look to […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: To Your Health

This special issue of Las Vegas Black Image is chock-full of reminders to take care of your health.  Our cover story casts a spotlight on actor Anthony Anderson, who shares his own journey to weight loss and better health after being diagnosed with type II diabetes. A special thank you goes to Channel 3 for […]

Dear Dims: The Time For Action Is Asap

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Democrats, the first thing you need to do is stop paving the road to Hell with good intentions, thinking this will win you elections.  The second order of business is backing the “you know what” off making celebrity endorsements an emphasis in campaign advertisements.  Thirdly (sadly, and regrettably) there exists a need […]

PEACE: Everything will be alright!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD How many of us really practice faith?  I’m talking about faith in a higher power that will assure a positive outcome. Now, the interpretation of the outcome might not be what you think it should be, but it’s what has been ordained.  The ability to be flexible with your expectations is a […]

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