Ain’t It A Shame

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET In my book “Black Steps in the Desert Sands,” I documented that there has been a black presence in Las Vegas since the city was founded in the first decade of the 20th century. Blacks owned businesses in downtown Las Vegas in the 1910s and 1920s. However, when gambling was again legalized in Nevada — in 1931 — a bigoted mayor named E.W. Cragin […]

PEACE: Receive the Love

  We are all guilty of tunnel vision — being in our own space and head too much, and focusing on day-today priorities that cause us to lose sight of the big picture. One piece of that bigger picture is the peace and love that we all need to thrive and live our best lives. But if we truly open our hearts, […]

Congresswoman Maxine Waters: Reclaiming Her Time!

Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California was recently awarded the “Social Humanitarian Award” during BET’s broadcast of “Black Girls Rock.”

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2017

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2017

IN THE COMMUNITY – AUGUST 2017

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Under the Glittering Lights: Cannon Blast

Nick Cannon — host of “Wild ‘N Out,” rapper, actor, comedian, entrepreneur, record producer, radio and television personality — appeared at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at the Fashion Show in Las Vegas. While there, he talked with Elie Samaha (movie producer and owner of Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre) and Sugar Factory founder Charissa Davidovici about […]

WELL WOMEN OF COLOR | Rosalind Brooks

Dry Response How to know if you’re dehydrated More than half of the world’s population suffers from dehydration, with most unaware of the serious health problems it can cause. And if you live in an area like Las Vegas, where hot and dry temperatures easily soar above 100 degrees? That means that you should consume […]

Phi Beta Sigma Reigns in Blue and White

BY CAPUCINE HOLMES The Blue and White is vibrant in the hearts of Phi Beta Sigma men. Their history is embedded in the structure of colleges and universities across the world. Phi Beta Sigma held its 2017 Conclave with thousands in attendance at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit. Phi Beta Sigma was established on […]

Why She Soars

Dr. Ellen W. Brown reflects on the achievements of Dr. Paulette C. Walker, 25th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She reads, sews, is mom to two sons, and grandma to 12. She serves on the Trustee Board of Mount Olive AME Church in Tampa, Florida, and her list of community and professional […]

Brian Culbertson, more perform at San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival

San Diego is a popular getaway for residents of Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Black Image Magazine was in the house for the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at Embarcadero Park. Produced by Rainbow Promotions and Payne Pest Management Inc., the three-day festival showcased such renowned jazz performers as Brian Culbertson, Michael Franks, Nick Colionne, […]

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