Letter from the Publishers

Our hearts were ringin’ … Do you remember the 21st night of September?” We won’t blame you if the classic Earth, Wind & Fire song rings in your mind all month — but in this edition of Las Vegas Black Image, we’re celebrating another legendary entertainer: Janet Jackson, whose outstanding career has endured for generations […]

PEACE: I’m HERE

Feelings of stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. Thinking about what happened yesterday or may happen tomorrow can remove us from the NOW. Staying in the moment can bring relief from life’s pressures. Take account of what is surrounding you at this very moment — what you see, feel, and touch. Staying in the RIGHT […]

America Is Now A SNAFU Nation | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET If you are unfamiliar with the acronym, ask anyone who has served in the military. Okay, to save you some time, here’s what it means: Situation Normal, All (you know what) Up! (Black Image is a family magazine, so I could not spell out the complete word — but you get my […]

Still in Control

Janet Jackson is one of the most gifted and decorated performers in pop music history. Forty years after her debut album was released, the star’s legend and impact endures. Global entertainment icon Janet Jackson recently visited Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on a family vacation and enjoyed some time at Guardians […]

Breastfeeding in Southern Nevada

BY BRITTNI LENTS August is National Breastfeeding Month. Each week highlights specific groups — including Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week, and Black Breastfeeding Week. This gives us an opportunity to look at the programs and systems in place, as well as the disparities in access to lactation support. Breastfeeding […]

Make the grass greener on your side of the fence

BY CRAIG KIRKLAND, EVP/Director of Retail Banking, Nevada State Bank There has been a lot of talk about “The Great Resignation” of 2021 — the spike in employees quitting their jobs during the pandemic.  However, this was followed by what was dubbed “The Great Regret.” In one study, nearly half the people who switched jobs […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Understanding Critical Race Theory

Understanding Critical Race Theory BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE What is it? What is all the fuss about? Where did it come from? I can’t always understand what Kimberle Crenshaw and other originators and explainers of this theory are talking about and I think that along the way, Critical Race Theory has gotten overly complicated. It […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

Empower yourself with scholarship dollars BY DR. ELLEN BROWN As chairperson of the Nevada State Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, I have a message to share: scholarship money can change your life on the path to higher education. The Elks National Foundation will award a total of $2.44 million to this year’s finalists. Top awards […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Breastfeeding is the best for your baby

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The CDC encourages mothers to breastfeed your infant if possible and considers breastfeeding the best source of nutrition for most infants. It can reduce the risk of certain health conditions for both infants and mothers. Most mothers want to breastfeed but stop early due […]

Find Homework Help Headquarters at Your Neighborhood Library

FREE After-School Tutoring and Healthy Meals Keep Kids’ Skills Sharp Students can get a head start on their homework by joining one of the Library District’s FREE Homework Help and tutoring sessions. Staffed by Clark County School District teachers, this drop-in service is available to help students complete their homework or provide extra instruction in […]

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