Letter from the Publishers

Good things come when women lead This issue of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates Viola Davis, who will soon be seen on the silver screen starring in “The Woman King,” a visually stunning film based on the real-life history of an army of female warriors in Africa. Speaking of women at the helm: we’re also […]

Madam President

Las Vegas is now home to the first Black woman to become president of an NFL team. Sandra Douglass Morgan of the Las Vegas Raiders is being celebrated as the first Black woman to become president of a National Football League team. Originally from Las Vegas, Morgan is an attorney who also served as chairman […]

Cox Communications and Las Vegas Black Image Honor Southern Nevada Leaders for Juneteenth 2022

Southern Nevada celebrated Juneteenth 2022 with gatherings throughout the city, with people from every community celebrating freedom for Black Americans.  Cox Communications partnered with Las Vegas Black Image to honor some distinguished community leaders — women and men who represent advancements in Southern Nevada that are improving quality of life.  Inclusion, diversity and equity are […]

Cox Back-To-School Fairs return in person for 2022

Cox Las Vegas is proud to announce that its annual Cox Back-To-School Fairs will be in person for four consecutive Saturdays starting on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Downtown Summerlin, 2025 Festival Plaza Drive. The event is sponsored by Clark County Credit Union. Representatives from several divisions of the Clark […]

Getting Your House in Order (Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known)

Getting Your House in Order (Make Your Healthcare Wishes Known) By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager Did you know? • 90% of people say that talking with their loved ones about their healthcare wishes is important. • 27% have actually done so. • 82% of people say it’s important to put their […]

Building DEI from the ground up at Southwest Gas

Companies nationwide are experiencing a cultural shift in the wake of movements like Black Lives Matter and the expectations of employees and investors. Organizations that have begun making changes to ensure a more inclusive work environment are leading the charge to drive inclusion for all. Courtney Moore is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion […]

Affordable internet available

Affordable internet available BY JANET UTHMAN, Vice President and Market Leader, Cox Las Vegas The past 24 months have proven that access to the internet is crucial for all children and adults. Companies like Cox are dedicated to ensuring digital equity for households of all incomes and economic statuses in our communities. In early May, leaders […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

We can fight back against gun violence BY DR. ELLEN BROWN “Greatest number of gun violence homicides since 2014.” “Guns don’t kill, people kill” Only a dozen of the 50 states require permits to purchase guns (safeatlast.co) Over 500 people die from gun violence per day in the U.S. (safeatlast.co) As of May 25, 2022, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Juneteenth Reflections

Juneteenth Reflections BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Food for thought: Maybe Texas was last only because other federal troops traveled faster than General Granger. Now that the Juneteenth 2022 celebrations are over for 2022, let’s reflect by looking at some pivotal dates and then let us declare Juneteenth as “the” official day of liberation for all […]

HEALTHIER YOU: The future of birth control is now

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Scientists continue to make breakthroughs in pregnancy prevention, and the FDA in recent years has approved new methods. Here are some of the most popular contraceptives on the horizon. Long-acting vaginal ring This is the first vaginal birth control ring that you can use for a whole year. The segesterone […]

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