Why I decided to run for City Council

By Marilyn Booker I am often asked why I am running for the Las Vegas City Council seat representing Ward 2.  I grew up in Chicago politics. My dad was in politics and my godfather was the Mayor Pro Tem under Mayor Richard J. Daley in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Because politics was […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Gratitude lifting us to higher heights

The staff of Las Vegas Black Image, along with our valued supporters, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you — our readers — for taking the time to enjoy a magazine that is truly yours. We are proud to bring you another uplifting issue dedicated to shining a light on May’s Mental Health […]

MIND POWER

Questions and answers with Dinisha Mingo, Las Vegas’ Queen of Mental Health and Wellness Las Vegas continues to face a serious mental health care crisis, ranking 51st nationally in access to mental health services in 2025, according to Mental Health America. The need for quality, compassionate care for both youth and adults living with mental […]

Feeling Villa Good

Will Packer’s newest film, “You, Me & Tuscany,” puts Black love in the Italian countryside.  Renowned filmmaker Will Packer, whose blockbuster hits include “Girls Trip,” “Ride Along,” “Night School,” and “Think Like a Man,” is back with a romantic comedy that promises laughter, love, and a little chaos in the Italian countryside. His latest film, […]

Hearing VOICES

By Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman and Latoschka Nether Las Vegas American Cancer Society Ambassadors celebrate Women’s History Month, launch groundbreaking study to support Black women. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently hosted a gathering of women and community leaders in Las Vegas to introduce VOICES, a collective commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Spring is the season, love in the air

This April issue of Las Vegas Black Image is a celebration of love. With the arrival of spring, there is a renewed sense of warmth, growth, and connection in the air.  The new film “You, Me & Tuscany” beautifully exemplifies Black love, offering a powerful and uplifting image on the big screen — something we […]

Part II: Race In America, Where We At?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET To gain greater appreciation of how my Facebook friends see the state of race in America, I asked them to respond to a question: “Which will prevail in America: Whiteness or Rightness?”  One of the five most principled friends I have, Bill Campagna, noted, “Many Americans of all races are afraid of […]

PEACE: Awakening the Conscious Mind

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD There comes a point in all of our lives when what we see begins to capture us, and what we experience begins to enlighten us. Everyday life is filled with moments — some that call for our attention and others that quietly pass us by. Yet every moment carries a story.  We […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Knowledge is power in understanding birth defects

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN For many expectant mothers, pregnancy is a time filled with hope, excitement, and heartfelt prayers for a healthy child. While most pregnancies result in healthy births, it is important to acknowledge and understand the realities surrounding birth defects — a challenge that affects thousands of families each year.  Birth defects […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER  | Believe It And Seize It: Unlocking Your Own Potential

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN Divine power manifests from God to us through prayer, through a message, or even through a quiet revelation.  We are living in troubling times. While this is not the first season of uncertainty our world has faced, trouble has a way of slipping quietly into our lives. Often, we don’t […]

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