PEACE: Water: A Love Story!

Water, I love the way you make me feel. You quench my thirst with coolness that engulfs my body and clears obstructions from the passages that give me life. You fill me with refreshment when dryness tries to stop movement and growth. You nourish my physical being and give my locks their long silky dance. […]

Excellence Personified

The passing of Colin Powell reminds us why role models are so powerful in our lives. There was a day when role models were not very difficult to find in the world at large. While these examples remain in abundance within our families and communities, there is a growing sense that the values of character, […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Women and Diabetes

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN In November, our minds turn to our traditional menus for a Thanksgiving feast. We give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. As women, we might be undecided about whether to serve the grand meal with recipes that remind you of grandma’s cooking or those recipes that will be […]

Letter from the Publishers

Giving Thanks The holidays are approaching, and we have to give thanks to you — our loyal Las Vegas Black Image readers and supporters. We have been publishing this magazine since 2008, with a cover dedicated to the newly-elected President Obama and his family. We are grateful to our executive publishing team and all our […]

Letter from the Publishers

Wishing you health and wellness Our loyal readers stir deep gratitude in the Las Vegas Black Image family. You are the inspiration for our commitment to confronting negative images with the uplifting stories and photos that are the hallmark of this magazine each month. Thanks to the inimitable singer and her outstanding team, Erykah Badu […]

Library District, RTC to Offer Free Entertainment Options

Library District, RTC to Offer Free Entertainment Options Transit riders in the Las Vegas metropolitan area can now access free movies, ebooks, audiobooks and magazines, thanks to a new partnership between the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The Library District is bringing the library on board […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | The Fire Inside

The Fire Inside BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE How James Walker and Monroe Williams began changing the face of the Las Vegas Fire Department. The story of the Black presence in the City of Las Vegas Fire Department begins with James Walker and Monroe Williams. That beginning ends with Dave Washington, who became the first Black […]

Ten Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

Ten Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money By Craig Kirkland, EVP/Director of Retail Banking, Nevada State Bank If you want your children to become successful and responsible adults, start by teaching them how to make good choices about money. Follow these 10 steps to give your kids a good financial education: 1. Prepare yourself […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Addressing disparities in the impacts of breast cancer

Addressing disparities in the impacts of breast cancer BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN As we acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October, it is important to also be aware of health disparities. Black and white women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer at about the same rate, but Black women are 40 […]

Go To The Doctor…Las Vegas Black Image Magazine Community Health Initiative

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