Who In The Heck Raised These People?
March 17, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Before you ask it, let me answer the question you have in mind: Who are “those people,” right? Well, I am going to reveal their identity later. In a simpler time, I remember being raised with a sense of family, respect for your elders, kindness to others, help when you are able […]
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Ushering in a new era of Vegas entertainment
March 17, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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This issue of Las Vegas Black Image is bursting with stories and photos showcasing the best of Black History Month 2024. And the celebration was magnified this year — as Las Vegas played host to the Super Bowl and its spectacle of star-studded events with a crush of media from around the world. That excitement […]
You Can Change a Child’s Story
February 12, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY KEITH E. WINGATE Four years ago, my life was transformed when I was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for the Eighth Judicial District Court here in Las Vegas — to advocate for an abused, neglected or abandoned child. As a CASA volunteer, I am responsible for making recommendations to […]
YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Finding the Root of your New Year’s Resolutions
February 8, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY DR. ELLEN BROWN The Root, a publication known for its intense and unapologetic focus on Black culture. has set the stage for what are expected to be hot topics in 2024. Launched in 2008 by Henry Louis Gates (“Finding Your Roots’) and Donald E. Graham, The Root continues making waves with commitment to Black […]
African Americans lagging behind national averages in homeownership
February 8, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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By Kimberly Smith The year 2022 witnessed a concerning trend as housing rates plummeted to unprecedented lows for the African-American community. The confluence of escalating interest rates and surging home prices posed significant challenges for African-American homebuyers, who often earn considerably less than their white counterparts. This exacerbation was further compounded by the escalating costs […]
Remembering My Words, I Wonder: You Still Mad?
February 8, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I began writing a monthly column for Black Image back in 2014. And in that time, I have managed to make a lot of readers mad at me. As such, I thought it would be fun to revisit the scene of the crimes — what I consider to be my most controversial […]
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Black History is Your History
February 8, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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We celebrate Black history all year — but February always brings new clarity to the importance of telling the truth about the Black experience and recognizing the extraordinary achievements of African-Americans. This issue of Las Vegas Black Image celebrates you and all of the good-good that you bring to the community. And inside, it is […]
Valley Hospice of Nevada puts the ‘patient’ in serving local families
January 5, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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Valley Hospice of Nevada is locally owned and operated. We began helping people in our community in April 2019 with a goal to provide care that addresses symptom management, coordination of care, communication and decision making, clarification of goals of care, and quality of life. To do that, we have an interdisciplinary team of professionals […]
YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Painting the town with passion and power, learning to color outside the lines
January 5, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY DR. ELLEN BROWN Paint with Angelique has been a Las Vegas favorite and go-to for celebrations and girls’ nights out since 2020. On any day of the week, somewhere in the city, there is a group of friends, co-workers, neighbors, even seniors coming together for a social event that results in a special “take […]
Numbers game: an insider’s look at Las Vegas real estate
January 5, 2024 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith goes inside the data to assess the state of homebuying in the city. By Kimberly Smith In November, there were 4,033 properties available for sale. In October, 1,742 properties were sold, and 686 were withdrawn from the market. Properties priced at $1 million or more totaled 606, while […]