HEALTHIER YOU: Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy

Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN A pregnant woman with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is more likely to have problems that can affect the health of her unborn baby than a woman without SCD. The disease can become more severe during pregnancy — and pain episodes can occur more often. A […]

Letter from the Publishers

Excellence in education This issue of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates “Excellence in Education,” honoring the young people — and supportive families — who have shown commitment and discipline on the journey to educational advancement. And we introduce Dr. Keith E. Whitfield, the new president of UNLV, who gave an exclusive interview about his vision […]

American Democracy Faces 9 Death Wishes | By Louie Overstreet

American Democracy Faces 9 Death Wishes BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Judging by our nation’s actions, much of the world (some here in America) and I have concluded that, when it comes to maintaining a democracy, America has a death wish. I can think of 9 unranked events or behaviors that are signs of the destructive forces […]

PEACE: Reciprocity Overload

How often do you hear — or have someone imply — that “you owe me”? We are so conditioned to believe that we must repay others for the things we’ve received. The whole idea of “paying it forward” means that you too will be blessed. Even when we deprive ourselves of something, we expect a […]

ALWAYS RIGHT HERE

How Tiffany Haddish is conquering Hollywood   Is anyone really surprised that Tiffany Haddish is being floated as a talk show successor to Ellen Degeneres? She’s not only a bankable movie (“Girls Trip,” “Night School”) and TV (“The Last O.G.”) star, but she’s been sharpening her hosting skills on CBS’ “Kids Say the Darndest Things. Haddish […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING | ENGLAND MARIE

Struggle of the Climb: Funding Disparities for Leaders of Color What do we really know about the nonprofit world? Funding disparities and inequities, exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19, have been festering for years — as significantly less funding has found its way to minority-led and Black-led nonprofits that are uniquely positioned to solve these […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | JOHN TRIMBLE

All Hail The Queen What’s your involvement with making the “Queen of the Arts” a reality for the Historic Westside?  I am a commissioner of Arts for the City of Las Vegas under Ward 5, which includes the Historic Westside. I was the commissioner who proposed that a sign or landmark be placed outside of […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

Let’s talk about money BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Ask yourself this: is there a day that goes by without a thought or conversation connected to money? Earning, winning, borrowing, losing, sharing, loaning, praying over it, worrying, spending and more. If you don’t interact with the almighty dollar on a daily basis, God bless you — […]

FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Wild Caught King Salmon Cakes and Quinoa Salad

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Why Trust the COVID-19 Vaccine?   Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell M.D. answers common questions Why has COVID-19 affected BIPOC communities at a disproportionate rate? The effect COVID-19 has had on the BIPOC community is multifaceted, leading to higher infection rates, hospitalizations, and death. Some of the factors attributed to the disproportional rate of poor outcomes seen […]

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