QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DR. ANNETTE MAYES

‘There needs to be a more cohesive, team approach to caring for people’ Longtime readers of Las Vegas Black Image are well-acquainted with the professional expertise of Dr. Annette Mayes. She not only wrote a monthly column for this magazine, but the popular physician is a 30-year resident of Southern Nevada, a familiar face at […]

Running It

Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson reflects on three decades of leading the Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club. Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson is widely known as the successful head coach of the renowned Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club — a position he held for close to 34 years, serving Black children from the Historic Westside community.  The […]

Crowning Miss Juneteenth 

Charlee Ann Hadley, a 15-year-old student at Centennial High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth NV.  Born in Riverside, California, and raised in Las Vegas, Charlee Ann has distinguished herself through her academic pursuits, artistic talents, and dedication to community service.  Charlee Ann excels in a variety of subjects at school, particularly enjoying math, English, […]

Ten Times Better

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago, George Lee passed from this earthly existence. I had just watched the documentary of his life for the second time. He was quiet — a dealer at a downtown casino, who, earlier in life, danced on New York stages for the likes of George Balanchine. Lee was […]

In The Thick Of It

Michelle Buteau’s star is rising — and her ability to create big laughs is making Hollywood take notice. Michelle Buteau has established herself as one of the most popular comedians working today — and she is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after writers and producers in Hollywood.  Her acclaimed Netflix series “Survival of the […]

Journey to Mother Land

Each and every month, for seventeen wonderful years, Las Vegas Black Image has been designed to take you on a journey made possible by our outstanding roster of contributors, amazing advertisers, and loyal readers. This May issue is centered on the one who makes us want to return home: Mom.  Our special edition of Community […]

Play It Smart

The queen of Las Vegas real estate, Kimberly Smith breaks down the laws and rules governing Airbnb in Las Vegas. BY KIMBERLY SMITH Thinking about turning your Las Vegas home into an Airbnb? Before you list, it’s essential to understand the city’s short-term rental (STR) laws — because breaking them could mean fines or losing […]

Is America Now A Valueless State?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET A case can certainly be made that America no longer adheres to a time-honored consistent set of values. Sadly, our present values are those exhibited by, with notable exceptions, too many selfish, greedy, unethical, and immoral political leaders.  They certainly don’t match up with the four simple and easy values that Myrtha […]

Love the Sunshine!

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Social interactions with people can be up and down. Just as the sun gives off warm heat, we should all be open to the warmth of a wonderful smile and spirit. It will pour into your soul. Be it a new friend or associate at work, it is important to do what […]

LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Garden Variety Salma Bouakka is fourteen years of age — and when her grandmother, Angela Scurry, said she wanted a garden, Salma assisted in organizing the tools to start a vegetable garden.  She took part in planting the seeds, setting up the wooden garden container, pots, and more to start the garden.  “It was a […]

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