FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!

Safety First

A terrible accident awakens a motorcycle enthusiast’s passion for protective gear. BY PAMELA WHITE On September 17, we had Nevada’s first-ever charity motorcycle ride for Sickle Cell Disease — an event that changed my life forever after my husband suffered a terrible accident. The morning weather was beautiful when we began the day with a […]

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – December 2022

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2019

‘BNPL’: Friend or Foe?

By Craig Kirkland, EVP/Director of Retail Banking, Nevada State Bank If you have made a recent online purchase, you may have been given a BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) offer. The name is self-explanatory — you are given the opportunity to purchase the item and pay at a future date, often through installment payments. While […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | African-American Timeline: Before Las Vegas

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Last month, I started this timeline with events in Las Vegas Valley that began in 1870. Because of phone calls, I am making two changes. I am sharing a few state and national entries for greater understanding of our local Las Vegas Black history. Secondly, I am including my UNLV phone […]

What is Hospice & Palliative Care, and When is it Right for Your Loved One?

By Karen Rubel | President & CEO, Nathan Adelson Hospice November Marks National Hospice & Palliative Care Month As the largest and only non-profit hospice in Southern Nevada, we are often asked questions about what hospice and palliative care is and how it can help someone during their end-of-life journey. It’s important to understand that […]

HEALTHIER YOU: HIV and Perinatal Transmission: Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN T he month of December is World AIDS Observance month. As we celebrate the holidays, it is important that we are still protective with our sexual activities. HIV and AIDS within the Black community continues to be higher than any other community. Despite overall progress in reducing HIV transmission in […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

Lessons from the Voices of the Past BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Embrace the 7 principles of KWANZAA and pledge to empower yourself through what is already within YOU! UMOJA – UNITY As 2022 comes to an end, let us reflect on the experiences we were Blessed to receive. Express Joy and Thanksgiving for those which […]

Two new homeownership programs launching soon!

By Kevin Hickey, Nevada Rural Housing Authority You’ve heard a lot about the housing market lately — higher home prices and increasing interest rates make homeownership seem even more out of reach. But that could change for many rural Nevada homebuyers! Nevada Rural Housing is launching two new programs to help southern Nevada families buy […]

Conversations About Cancer Screening Should Be A Priority

By David Ford The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family for food, fun, and great conversations. But imagine those conversations not going as planned and the joy of being with your loved ones overshadowed by someone sharing that they have cancer. You may not have been ready to have that discussion, […]

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