HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Myth Me in the New Year

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE It was a ritual when I was growing up: my father would walk into a neighbor’s house every New Year’s Day, bearing hopes of good fortune in their home for the next 365 days. Soon after, the man of the house Dad visited would arrive at our front door, bringing his […]

Seven Rangers, One Purpose

A new theatrical dance production brings movement, meaning, and mental health awareness to families in Las Vegas. On a Sunday afternoon this January, the stage at CSN’s Horn Theatre will transform into a world where dance becomes a superpower — and self-belief is the ultimate hero.  305 Rangers, a family-friendly theatrical dance production presented by […]

Bringing Smiles Through Art

Joseph Watson is spreading joy with his gift for imagery Widely recognized by his signature “JOEE,” Joseph Watson has been channeling creativity since his early days growing up in Gardena, California Art became his refuge and outlet for expression, shaped not only by exceptional mentors but also by the vivid backdrop of Los Angeles. The […]

Prophetess Catherine Matthews Hyatt: Faith, Power & Purpose Revealed

By Sheryl Thornton-Burnham In a world that often celebrates flash over faith, Prophetess Catherine Matthews Hyatt stands as a woman who embodies both — elegance and endurance, beauty and belief. Based in Las Vegas, she has become a powerhouse voice in ministry, business, and real estate investment, proving that success doesn’t come from circumstance but […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Let’s End 2025 in a Spirit of Joy

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE I will end 2025 steeped in joy, Black Joy — the healing balm of a mysterious, invisible power. I believe that joy is one of our superpowers.  Beginning in 1619, Blacks endured slavery then Jim Crow and continued this trajectory into the 21st century’s systemic racism, Jim Crow 2.0. And yet, […]

Hunger For Service

Raiders Defensive End Charles Snowden III helps tackle food insecurity in Nevada Hunger remains a pressing issue across America, and Nevada is feeling it more intensely than most. According to a USDA study and 2023 data from Feeding America, 15 percent of Nevadans — nearly 482,000 people — experience food insecurity, exceeding the national average […]

Grape Beyond

Las Vegas’ own Felecia Hodges is taking winemaking to extraordinary new heights Las Vegas native Felecia Hodges is proving that passion and persistence make a perfect blend. As the founder of Orange Boots Wines, a boutique California-based label founded in 2021, Hodges has quickly made her mark in the world of winemaking.  A proud graduate […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Revisiting the Gettysburg Address

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE The three-day Battle of Gettysburg claimed over 50,000 lives. Won by the Union, this 1863 battle took place across the first three days of July and changed the course of the Civil War — preventing General Lee from advancing into the North. President Lincoln’s Address on November 19, 1963 was short […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Reflecting on Clinton Wright’s historic visual legacy

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE On Sept. 12, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh unveiled a powerful and historic tribute — a stunning exhibition honoring 60 Black photojournalists from across the nation. Among those featured in this visually compelling space was our very own Clinton Wright, veteran photojournalist of The Voice Newspaper, whose images of […]

Healing Holidays

At a time of the year that can be as stressful as it is festive, Dinisha Mingo shares how you can help restore peace and joy for families in need. The holidays are often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families, this season brings heightened stress, financial burdens, complicated […]

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