YOU! HAVE THE POWER  | 2026: People, Get Ready!

BY DR. ELLEN W. BROWN We made it.  The questions of where we made it to, when we arrived, why we are here — and even why not — all rushed front and center the moment the bell rang, ushering in 2026 one second after midnight.  What does the future hold for African-Americans and all […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Take a closer look at Dr. King

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE For many people — especially younger generations who did not witness the searing images of water hoses, police dogs, and long nights in jail — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is most often remembered as a powerful orator. His soaring speeches remain etched in history. Yet beyond the iconic moments lies […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Pregnancy complications that Black women should know about

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Pregnancy is often one of life’s most cherished and meaningful experiences. For many women, it is a time filled with anticipation, hope, and joy. While most pregnancies progress safely and result in healthy deliveries, some women may experience medical complications that require closer monitoring and care.  According to the Centers […]

Legendary Dancers of Las Vegas’ Historic Moulin Rouge

How a groundbreaking hotel and its dazzling performers changed the face of entertainment in 1950s Las Vegas.  In 1955, the doors of the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas opened not just to the public, but to a new era of integration. Known as the first fully integrated hotel and casino in […]

Kelvin Watson Named 2026 Librarian of the Year

The national award honors Watson’s work in driving innovation and changing lives across Southern Nevada. Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Executive Director Kelvin Watson has been named 2026 Librarian of the Year by Library Journal. This prestigious national honor recognizes Watson’s transformative leadership and commitment to breaking down barriers to information access, addressing inequities and […]

Failed State: America’s Future?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET American citizens’ non-vigilance has placed our nation’s future as a functioning democracy in clear and present danger! Our failure to heed the quote popularized by Thomas Jefferson, “The price of liberty is eternal vigilance,” is the root cause of our dire condition in America in the second month of 2026.  Up until […]

PEACE: No seat taken for peace

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD The wrong revolution is being televised — not one of healing, but of division. Two sides stand firm, each convinced of its own righteousness. Yet history whispers a sobering truth: when we choose separation over understanding, there are no true winners — only cycles of violence, judgment, and broken trust. The voices […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Dancing in the parade of Black Las Vegas history

We are proud to present this special Black History Month 2026 issue, featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino through the eyes of one of its original dancers: Anna Bailey.  While many stories have been told about the Moulin Rouge, few come directly from someone who lived its history […]

HEALTHIER YOU: What you need to know about cervical cancer

BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on a disease that affects thousands of people each year, yet is often misunderstood. Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but it’s frequently confused with ovarian cancer. While both involve the reproductive system, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Myth Me in the New Year

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE It was a ritual when I was growing up: my father would walk into a neighbor’s house every New Year’s Day, bearing hopes of good fortune in their home for the next 365 days. Soon after, the man of the house Dad visited would arrive at our front door, bringing his […]

« Previous Page — Next Page »