‘Hamilton’ Cast Members Join Mr. Billy for Hip-Hop Storytime

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presented an extra-special Hip-Hop Storytime as cast members from touring Broadway musical “Hamilton” joined host Mr. Billy onstage at Whitney Library on May 23. Performers included Blaine Alden Krauss and Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama. Whitney Library Branch Manager Billy Allen created Hip-Hop […]

NHA will ‘Show Off’ to help end homelessness in Southern Nevada

The Nevada Homeless Alliance (NHA) has worked to end homelessness in Southern Nevada for over 30 years. The organization’s mission is to advance collaborative strategies to end homelessness in Southern Nevada through advocacy, public awareness, education, and coordination of services.  NHA’s vision is bringing together nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience […]

No Dental Insurance? Time To Join The Club!

Dental hygiene is critically important and can have profound effects on your overall health. People choose dental insurance to make dental care more affordable — especially for preventative measures like cleanings and exams, and to reduce out-of-pocket costs for more extensive procedures like fillings and root canals.  But for many, the state of the economy […]

What are Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo in the Project 2025 era?

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Juneteenth is a symbol of black liberation. Like Cinco de Mayo, the history-celebration nexus may be less than precise — but the dates remind us of freedom. June 19 and May 5 have become days that we gather with family and friends to honor the past and revere freedom.  Freedom as […]

Road’ to a timeless legacy

A legendary musical and cultural imprint is celebrated with “Bob Marley Hope Road” at Mandalay Bay. Bob Marley, known across the world as the foremost pioneer of reggae music, was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist who became an international star in the 1970s. His distinctive vocals and songwriting style, along with his introduction of […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: The Daddy Issue

This special edition of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates fathers and their extraordinary contribution to family, community, and legacy. The centerpiece of this issue: a spotlight on some wonderful fathers in our community, seen through heartfelt words of love and admiration shared by their children.  And the celebration doesn’t end there. You can turn the […]

Revamp, Reinvest, Reap the Rewards

BY KIMBERLY SMITH Owning a home is one of the most significant investments you can make, and maintaining its value requires ongoing care. Regular remodeling not only preserves your property’s worth but can also increase its market appeal and functionality.  Here’s why it’s a smart move:  Protect Your Investment: Homes naturally age over time. Small […]

PEACE: Living in the space of affirmation

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD We really do meet humanity in our everyday encounters with people. Our ability to show up with — and for — others is an honor that should not be taken for granted.  In the spirit of love, your glance should be embedded in a smile — a smile that affirms and encourages. […]

Apocalypse A’Comin’

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The pending catastrophe is of our own making. We have become an alphabet of mess-ups. Are you asking yourself, “What is my boy Louie talking about?” Well, here are my answers in letters.  A: Arrogant and ignorant traits of the president are not good for conducting our nation’s business.  B: Bankruptcy of […]

YOU! HOLD THE KEY TO CHANGE | Conversations and Questions

BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Black Americans are talking.  Through my interactions with friends, family, colleagues, and media, it is abundantly clear that the conflicting messages coming out of the White House bring forth more confusion than understanding! How does this affect the importance of Black voices? How can we know what the conversations are and […]

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