Remembering Black Wall Street

Remembering Black Wall Street Hundreds of Black Americans died during a violent race riot that took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. And it happened in one of the largest, most prosperous Black communities in the United States: Black Wall Street. The riot ignited after a Black teen was falsely accused of assaulting a white […]

It was all on the ballot | By Louie Overstreet

It was all on the ballot BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Our nation will remain divided — but by the time many of you read this column, the election will be over. However, the filing of lawsuits (and heaven forbid, violence in the streets) will just be getting started. In the November 2020 election, in addition to […]

PEACE: Personality feeds the soul

Once, while I was listening to Oprah Winfrey, she dispensed one of the nuggets of wisdom that has placed her among the iconic voices of our time: “Use your personality to feed your soul.” It is sage advice on how to connect to our true destiny. In our day-to-day search for meaning and direction toward […]

Cardi B’s 28th “Arabian Nights” themed birthday celebration

Cardi B’s 28th “Arabian Nights” themed birthday celebration that took place over the weekend with her nearest and dearest at Vegas’ Area 51. Dose of Roses, Beverly Hills-based luxury floral lifestyle brand set the scene for Cardi’s celebration fit for a Libra with custom rose bouquets made up of 10K fuchsia, gold, pink and purple roses as the […]

Survivors

Survivors The facts about breast cancer are clear: Black women die at an extraordinarily disproportionate rate, up to 40 percent more likely than their White counterparts. Las Vegas Black Image Magazine is honored to speak to and celebrate many women in our city who are survivors of breast cancer. They are beating the odds and […]

HEALTH IS THE NEW HAPPY! The choice is yours

The choice is yours BY TIFFANY McNEELY I was looking in the mirror and something seemed off: it was me, jumping up and down, trying to fit into my pants. I knew I had a problem when I was sucking in my tummy to try and button my pants. I said forget it — and […]

FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Rosemary Garlic and Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Opens Early With Special Student Hours For Kindergarten Through College

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Opens Early With Special Student Hours For Kindergarten Through College New early hours bring additional support for distance learning The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced new early opening hours for students of all ages as part of its ongoing effort to support distance learning success. For students in grades […]

Dealing With COVID Fatigue

Dealing With COVID Fatigue By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager COVID-19. By now, we’re growing weary of the word. We are all exhausted after months of sacrifice, isolation, frustration, and uncertainty. We are grappling with a new reality and a new way of describing how we are all feeling: “COVID fatigue.” With […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black women and breast cancer

Black women and breast cancer BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN There are many misconceptions about breast cancer and Black women. But here are the facts: the breast cancer mortality rate is about 40% higher among Black women compared to White women. Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with a more advanced-stage breast cancer […]

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