Running It

Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson reflects on three decades of leading the Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club. Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson is widely known as the successful head coach of the renowned Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club — a position he held for close to 34 years, serving Black children from the Historic Westside community.  The […]

Crowning Miss Juneteenth 

Charlee Ann Hadley, a 15-year-old student at Centennial High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth NV.  Born in Riverside, California, and raised in Las Vegas, Charlee Ann has distinguished herself through her academic pursuits, artistic talents, and dedication to community service.  Charlee Ann excels in a variety of subjects at school, particularly enjoying math, English, […]

Ten Times Better

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago, George Lee passed from this earthly existence. I had just watched the documentary of his life for the second time. He was quiet — a dealer at a downtown casino, who, earlier in life, danced on New York stages for the likes of George Balanchine. Lee was […]

Play It Smart

The queen of Las Vegas real estate, Kimberly Smith breaks down the laws and rules governing Airbnb in Las Vegas. BY KIMBERLY SMITH Thinking about turning your Las Vegas home into an Airbnb? Before you list, it’s essential to understand the city’s short-term rental (STR) laws — because breaking them could mean fines or losing […]

Affordable Housing in Action

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA), in partnership with The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for two new affordable housing developments in Las Vegas: Duncan and Edwards located at 5901 W. Duncan Dr.; and 28th and Sunrise located at 2601 Sunrise Ave. Combined, the two new […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: BRITTANY SOUL

‘Why not bring all my gifts to the table?’ A beloved fixture of the Las Vegas entertainment scene, Brittany Soul is a Nevada native who has mastered her art in a number of forms: vocalist, songwriter, author, and spoken word performer. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate to learn more about her work, motivations, and […]

Outside Chance

How the organization Blacks In Nature is building community in the great outdoors. Blacks In Nature is a thriving community dedicated to reconnecting Black people with the outdoors through adventure, education, and cultural exploration. Since its founding in 2022, the group has organized hiking excursions, water sports, international trips, and youth programs — ensuring that […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Taking a creative approach to history

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE This piece is different from any that I’ve written. I have been invited to submit a short paper depicting creative writing for an upcoming symposium. As you know, all of my writing is purely historical and it will remain that way but for this article, I will add my ideas (based […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts ‘Delta Days at the Nevada State Capitol’

Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter meets with lawmakers to advocate for social change. For 112 years, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a historically African-American female nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to scholarship, sisterhood, and service. With 350,000 members and 1,000 chapters worldwide, the sorority continues to make an impact on communities globally.  The Las Vegas Alumnae […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: COUNCILWOMAN SHONDRA SUMMERS-ARMSTRONG

‘I am focused’ Las Vegas Black Image sat down for an exclusive interview with Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong, who was recently elected to represent Ward 5. It was an engaging, candid conversation about her ambitions for the community and where politics might — or might not — take her in the future. When did you know […]

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