‘I know my gifts and I play to them’

‘More people need to get involved’

When dealing with police, is it justice or ‘just us’?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The use of deadly force by “peace officers” remains a racially divisive and seemingly intractable problem across the United States. Year in and year out, individuals and advocacy groups sound the alarm on the startling number of Americans who die each year at the hands of law enforcement. To put it in perspective: […]

Bill Cosby

‘We have to get back to speaking strongly’

What makes a leader?

People often ask, “What makes a leader?”My usual response: “Leadership starts with attitude.”

Readers weigh in on Ferguson, MO

Readers weigh in on Ferguson, MO

NAACP ACT-SO Awards

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine was proud to attend the recent National NAACP Convention and the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competitions held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. There, African-American youth showcased their talents in musicianship, dance, art, science, technology and poetry and more.

Answering a higher call

BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Jerushia McDonald is proud to have grown up in Las Vegas in the 1960s and the ‘70s, with a cherished family heritage of strength, courage and beauty. She has enjoyed a front-row seat to the transformation of her community, having borne witness to everything from civil rights protests to the modern struggle for […]

‘Every student will be inspired to reach their zenith’

With Las Vegas students returning to the classroom this month, we asked teachers in our community a very important question: “What is your biggest hope for students in the new school year?” BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD As a fifth-grade teacher for nine years, I pray and hope all of my students remember to stay open and inspired […]

Civil rights giant aids in Horford’s re-election bid

A giant of American history, Congressman John Lewis of Georgia, recently visited Las Vegas for a reception held at Rep. Steven Horsford’s reelection headquarters. Revered worldwide for his work in the civil rights movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Lewis was a speaker at the March on Washington and was among the peaceful demonstrators […]

FOOD FOR THE SOUL: Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

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