HEALTHIER YOU: Putting a spotlight on National Prematurity Awareness Month

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Each November, National Prematurity Awareness Month brings attention to an important public health issue affecting families across the United States. Every year, nearly 400,000 babies are born prematurely — that is, before completing the typical 37 to 40 weeks of pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

KNIGHT MOVES | Cool November Reign

By Craig Knight It’s November! The air is crisp, the coffee’s warmer, and gratitude fills the air. This month is always about reflection and momentum. While October gave us a rare milestone — 2025 marking a full quarter of the way through this new century — November invites us to channel that same sense of […]

Under the Glittering Lights

Broadway in The Hood opens Legacy Theater of Excellence The stars shined bright at the grand opening of Broadway in the Hood’s new Legacy Theater of Excellence. Las Vegas luminaries turned out for a ribbon-cutting on the new building — a new dance studio dedicated to the art of movement, offering classes in everything from […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER  | Start Spreading the Good Black New

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN In uncertain times, finding hope —and holding onto it — takes real strength. And even amid challenges, inspiration surrounds us in the stories we share, the communities we build, and the news we lift up together.  How does the title of this month’s column resonate with you today? Does it […]

Historic HBCU showdown in Vegas!

The first-ever Las Vegas HBCU Football Classic brought electrifying energy to Allegiant Stadium as Jackson State University and Grambling State University faced off in a thrilling matchup.  The weekend celebration united students, alumni, and fans from across the country with events honoring the proud traditions of these historic Black institutions.  The highlight, of course, was […]

Standing Together in Unity, Strength, Purpose and Power

Las Vegas hosts first-ever 1000 Black Men March to honor a pivotal moment in modern African-American history. On October 11, the streets of Historic West Las Vegas came alive with a powerful display of unity and pride as hundreds of Black men gathered for the first-ever Las Vegas 1000 Black Men March.  Organized by Minister […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: You Autumn Know

November is one of the best times to be in Las Vegas. The fall weather brings an air of anticipation for the holidays — bright sunshine and warm smiles everywhere you go. This issue of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates innovation and inspiration in our community.  We are honored to showcase the 1000 Black Men […]

Remembering Juanita Walker

Juanita Walker inspired everyone around her to be their freest, best, most expressive selves.  Originally from Delhi, Louisiana, she moved to Las Vegas in 1962 with her then-husband, Willie Lee Walker Sr., and raised three children: Michael, Willie Jr., and Gwendolyn. Following her lifelong dream, Juanita earned her LPN from Sunrise Hospital in 1964, serving […]

Annoying, Worrying, Concerning, and Troubling

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Over the last 10 months, I have experienced annoyance, worry, concern and troubled thoughts about what we are allowing to take place in America — and to a lesser extent, the disrespect exhibited towards our allies.  Things that I would classify as annoying are things that have only a small chance of […]

PEACE: Reconciling Self

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Our greatest journey is not across oceans or through time. It is within. The daily challenge lies in merging mind, body, spirit, and soul into one harmonious being. The concept of oneness is too often underestimated. Alignment with self is not accidental; it is a sacred practice, a devotion to balance.  The […]

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