Under the Glittering Lights

Urban Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs The Urban Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2021 Green Tie Awards — celebrating impactful individuals and corporations within the Las Vegas Valley. More than 400 guests attended the spectacular event held at the Park MGM.  

Celebrating Seniors and Veterans

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine launched a “Diversity and Inclusion Health Initiative” in the months of September, October and November — and was proud to host a Celebration of Seniors and Veterans Health Symposium at the Doolittle Active Adult Senior Center. The theme throughout the health initiative was, “Go to the Doctor!” Lead sponsors included […]

Letter from the Publishers

Holiday Cheer(s) When the holidays roll around each year, we can’t help but to hear the echoes of “This Christmas,” the yuletide classic popularized by the legendary Donny Hathaway: “Hang all the mistletoe / I’m gonna get to know you better …” As we enter our 14th year of publishing, we are so grateful for […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Answering a common question about Pap tests

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Are Pap tests still needed after removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)?” I am often asked this question by women who have had hysterectomies if they should have their annual Pap smear test even if they no longer have a uterus. I often tell them: “It depends.” A Pap test is […]

Yes, Virginia, It Used To Be True | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Please allow me to guess what Francis Church’s advice would be today, compared to that he gave to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon back in 1897. For much of the third millennium, Santa has been the victim of physical abuse. The police arrested him, because they thought he was a pimp dressed in a […]

PEACE: You Good?

We are in the season of giving, but we can’t forget about ourselves. Every now and then we should stop and say, “Hey YOU!” Be the voice that reminds yourself how wonderful you are and to wake up your intention to take care of yourself. It could be a silent walk, going to get your […]

Can’t stop her reign

Beyoncé has been a global superstar for a generation, and she continues to climb higher into the stratosphere. As the years go by, we are still captivated by Beyoncé’s every move. To put it plainly, she has become the standard of excellence in entertainment. According to Forbes, her estimated fortune is $440 million — and […]

2022 Goal Setting: Is Homeownership On Your List?

Are you ready to aim high this year?! Homeownership could become a reality in 2022 with access to affordable homeownership from Home At Last, a program by Nevada Rural Housing. When it comes to goals, we all know that anything worth having is worth the hard work it takes to get there. While the journey […]

To health with it

Las Vegas Black Image, Intermountain Healthcare, and Doolittle Senior Center join forces to deliver resources for seniors in communities of color with a landmark event on November 10. Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud have a keen understanding of how raising awareness can help us meet the most pressing challenges. And when it comes to […]

MLK Senior Center, Anthem bring Mammo-Rama Extravaganza to Historic Westside

Director Byron Goynes of the MLK Senior Center, located at 2420 North Martin Luther King Blvd., recently hosted Anthem’s Mammo-Rama Extravaganza. Many community residents attended this outdoor event that included music, free food, free vision exams, free feminine products, self-breast exam demonstrations, COVID testing, and COVID and flu vaccinations. And yes, free mammograms. Many health […]

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