Opportunities for youth as NBCFAE lands in Las Vegas

This year, the event comes with a twist aimed at exposing young African-Americans to the career opportunities that await them in the air. On July 30, the organization will also host the all-day Ace Academy Youth Camp.

Community: Summer kicks off with a bang!

Rainbow Dream Academy founder Diane Pollard, (standing at left), along with students, honor Anna Bailey with the Movement and Dance Theater at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre. Krystal Allan of Channel 3 and R. Byron Stringer (Toe Tag Monologues) at Vision Theatrical Foundation. Jimmy Banks on location at the newly opened Jimmy At Caesars, […]

Healthy Sizzlin’ Summer Short Ribs

If you’re looking to spice up that old short rib recipe while keepin’ it healthy, then I’ve got the remedy! This recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser and just plain finger lickin’ good!

Celebrating Fathers

The celebration of Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the love, protection and wisdom that these special men — who have been with us our entire lives — have given for the sole purpose of ensuring that we can go further. Their seeds of care have blossomed within us, nourished by the warmth of an exclusive bond.

Entertainer gives exclusive on music, acting and fatherhood

Las Vegas is known globally as the entertainment capital of the world, with lights so bright they can be seen from outer space. One of the brightest of those lights is the superstar R&B singer and actor Ne-Yo, a homegrown talent who proudly credits his Las Vegas upbringing with his status as one of today’s most sought-after artists. Fresh off his well-reviewed role in the historical drama “Red Tails,” and with a new album due out soon, he sat down with with Las Vegas Black Image Magazine to open up about the realities of the entertainment business, growing up in Las Vegas and the joys of fatherhood.

At Green Valley High School, a golden ‘Nugget’ of excellence

I am pleased to serve as this month’s guest student journalist, given the honor of writing about someone at my school who has earned a lot of respect and admiration. His name is Durrell “Nugget” McDonald, who many students look upon as a great guy. He excels as our school’s track and field star, varsity basketball player and honor student. In all things, McDonald is defying the odds and reaching only for excellence.

What fathers need to know when mom is expecting

It is a very surreal experience to learn that you are expecting a baby. If it is a first child, there is a hunger for information — especially conversations with others who have worn the shoes you’re about to fill — that can prepare you for the unexpected.

Inside a visionary new partnership

Dr. Kenneth C. Westfield recently announced that his 31-year-old Las Vegas ophthalmology practice has completed a merger that makes it the largest eye care center in the state. In an interview with Black Image, Westfield discussed how the partnership came to be, his new charitable foundation and reveals the No. 1 reason he enjoys the profession.

Basketball talk at Hair Unlimited Barbershop

With the playoffs now capping off another exciting NBA season, Black Image visited Hair Unlimited, a popular Las Vegas barbershop, to collect some candid observations on the state of professional basketball. The conversations took place before the conference finalists were determined — but no matter the outcome, the back-and-forth was always lively.

WISE WORDS Words of wisdom from the men at the Doolittle Senior Center

In celebration of Father’s Day, Las Vegas Black Image Magazine visited the Doolittle Senior Center to ask community elders for answers to some of the most pressing questions facing young black men today.

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