Trail Head

The Avery Burton Foundation’s 6th Annual Hike ‘N’ Heal event combines movement, connection and practical mental-health awareness The Avery Burton Foundation will host its 6th Annual Hike ‘N’ Heal on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Historic Railroad Trail near Lake Mead, bringing community members together for an outdoor experience focused […]

Senior Moment

Nehemiah Ministries invites seniors to a free December 5 community giveaway featuring 30,000 pounds of resources to support older adults and the community. Nehemiah Ministries Christian Church, in partnership with World Vision and the Home Mission Department of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., invites senior citizens to its Free Community Giveaway on Saturday, December 5, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Could AI uncover the truth about Hazel Scott’s place in American history?

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was born in November 1908, three years after Las Vegas was founded. In 1945, he became the first African-American from New York elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Harlem for almost three decades.  Powell followed his father into the ministry and eventually succeeded him […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Missile 

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE The Missile was a newspaper once published by the Las Vegas Branch of the NAACP. The issue I discovered was dated August 2, 1960, Volume 3, Number 3. I have no idea when it began publication, how often it appeared, or when it ended. It was likely replaced by — and […]

Caring for — and about — the community

By Robin Biffinger Strong communities are built by people who invest in one another. That belief guides every act of service at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, from educating tomorrow’s physicians to improving the health and well-being of the entire state.  Nevada continues to face significant healthcare challenges, including physician shortages and […]

Honors Roll 

Las Vegas Black Image Honors 2026 celebrates the best of Southern Nevada.  Las Vegas Black Image will host the 2026 Las Vegas Black Image Magazine Honors and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Classic Jewels Nightclub and Lounge.  The free community event, sponsored by Southwest Gas and MGM International […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Opportunity on the Westside, then and now

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago, I interviewed Congressman Steven Horsford, who mentioned the Culinary Academy on Lake Mead, located on the Nevada Partners campus. Today, I opened a box of old newspapers looking for a topic for this month’s article, and on the cover of the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice, dated September […]

United Way of Southern Nevada Hosts senior expos

United Way of Southern Nevada recently hosted two Project REACH Senior Expos at the Rio Pavilion and Aliante Casino & Hotel.  Eligible seniors had the opportunity to connect directly with Southern Nevada utility providers — including electricity, gas, water, trash, propane, and sewer services. Attendees also received information about available resources and had the opportunity […]

Taking Action

‘Pink’ ladies paint to prepare for Caravan

Preparations are underway for the 10th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, which will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the new West Las Vegas Library, located at 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. A series of pre-promotional events is being held to encourage women to register for this year’s free mammogram awareness […]

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