Gladney receives Community Award

Tony Gladney, vice president of National Diversity Relations at Caesars Entertainment, was honored by the City Impact Center at its annual gala with the Community Award for his work on behalf of the nonprofit to provide educational and life skill development opportunities for struggling youth.

In The Community…with Charles Tureaud: Scenes from the 12th annual Taste & Sounds of Soul

Photos from the 12th annual Taste & Sounds of Soul

Las Vegas McDonald’s owners/operators bring Tuskegee Airmen exhibit to Clark County students

The Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association recently brought the Ron Spriggs Exhibit of Tuskegee Airmen to several Clark County schools, marking the fifth year of this historic presentation to Las Vegas students.

‘Enlisting Heroes’, the Caesars way

With Caesars Enlisting Heroes, the world’s premier gaming company is looking for more than a few good men and women: Caesars Entertainment is launching its new employment initiative by offering more than 300 job opportunities to veterans of the United States armed forces.

BLAIR UNDERWOOD: Flipping the script from FILM to FASHION!

When reflecting on the Hollywood talents that nudged positive and complex depictions of African-Americans into the mainstream, actor, director and producer Blair Underwood is among the names that come immediately to mind.

Memories of the Moulin Rouge: Ruby Amie-Pilot reflects on her role in a legendary venue

As Las Vegas’ first integrated hotel and casino property, the historic Moulin Rouge instantly became an integral part of Nevada history when it opened in 1955. As quickly as it captured the imagination of people across the United States, however, it also became a source of great mystery when it closed, unceremoniously, after just six months in operation. One of the people who was there from the beginning was Ruby Amie-Pilot, who worked in the Deauville Room coffee shop on the property. She recently sat down with Las Vegas Black Image to share her memories.

4th Annual Springs Preserve Black History Month Festival

On Feb. 16, the Springs Preserve (located at 333 S. Valley View Blvd., across from the Meadows Mall) will host its 4th Annual Black History Month Festival.

Bruce Williamson: With the Temptations, Las Vegas entertainer finds a home in music history

As a child in Compton, Calif. — who relocated to Las Vegas at age 17 — Bruce Williamson Jr. had always known that his mother was grooming him for a life in the ministry, with an eye on the gospel stardom his inimitable voice would surely bring.

Fantasy Football: During football season, living out a competitive fantasy

If you run into a group of Las Vegas women gathered around flat-screen televisions at a sports bar on Thursday, Sunday or Monday nights, chances are good you have encountered the First Down Lounge Fantasy Football league.

Bringing Africa Home

A resident of Las Vegas since she arrived here from Missouri in 1964, longtime educator Helen Anderson Toland’s love of Africa leads her to visit the continent twice a year. For her, a primary driving force is a passion for collecting statues and other forms of art originating in the motherland.

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