In a world of predictions, some easy calls to make

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I am out here on the proverbial limb, with saw in hand, ready to saw off five easy predictions. • The easiest one to predict: Trump is lying (again) when he says he is going to bring back coal mining jobs. It ain’t gonna happen. Between 1980 and 2015, the number of jobs […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Preventing Teen Pregnancy

Preventing Teen Pregnancy

Standing up for the voiceless

How Ruby Duncan’s decades of activism helped transform life in Las Vegas. Sixty-five years ago, Ruby Duncan followed her aunt and uncle to Las Vegas from the backwoods of Tallulah, Louisiana. The decision wasn’t easy for the 18-year-old, who lost both of her parents by the age of 3: having once picked cotton in a […]

MOTHER, MOTHER, MOTHER

Las Vegas residents celebrate the women who gave them life. ‘WILLING TO LET THE WORLD KNOW’ My mother Irma Black is a retired government worker for the Internal Revenue Service. She is the proud mother of five, grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 12 children. What I love most about my mother is that she […]

‘Never stop reinventing’

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | TYSON BECKFORD Tyson Beckford looks beyond modeling — and Las Vegas is playing a big part in the newest stage of his career. Tyson Beckford has been one of the most familiar faces in popular culture — and one of America’s hottest sex symbols — for more than 20 years. He […]

IN THE COMMUNITY – APRIL 2017

IN THE COMMUNITY – APRIL 2017

Rest in Heaven Walter Mason | 1926-2017

Walter Mason Jr., who passed away on Feb. 28, was a tremendous contributor to the arts in Las Vegas. A celebration of his life was held recently at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, where he logged countless hours as a volunteer — mentoring young people, and producing and directing stage productions for first-time actors. […]

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2017

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2017

DISPATCH FROM L.A.: Ring Her Bell

DISPATCH FROM L.A. Ring Her Bell Vanessa Bell Calloway is the center of attention at her star-studded 60th birthday celebration. Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway turned 60 in March, and celebrated with a star-studded birthday gala and comedy show at Regency West in the Leimert Park section of Los Angeles. The celebration was hosted by Sherri […]

Under the Glittering Lights: Deep Discussion

Actress Vivica A. Fox was recently in Las Vegas for “Conversations with Kym” — a special event for domestic violence awareness hosted in the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino.

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