HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Black Wall Street and the legacy of Greenwood

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In February of this year, I attended a program at the Smith Center that reintroduced me to the horror of the Tulsa “Race Riot” of 1921.  The title gives the immediate impression that Black people were enraged and destroyed property. No — not at all. This was a riot by the […]

We Deserve Better: Confronting the Menthol Threat to Black Health

By Mekale Holmes The tobacco industry has a long history of targeting and profiting from the Black community.  Through extensive marketing research, they identified young Black individuals as key influencers in consumer culture — leading them to infiltrate Black cultural events, Black publications, and to financially support Black politicians and community leaders. This targeted marketing […]

Shelley Berkley: A True Advocate for Las Vegas’ Black Community

Shelley Berkley’s legacy of advocacy for the Black community in Las Vegas stands as one of her strongest commitments in public service. Throughout her career, Shelley has fought to improve access to healthcare, support minority-owned businesses, and champion civil rights for all Nevadans. She has consistently worked to secure federal resources for education, ensuring underserved […]

Driven To Raise Awareness 

Our 8th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was a tremendous success — with over 130 Black women participating in the yearly awareness-raising event hosted by Las Vegas Black Image.  When that many people come together for a cause, the list of thank-yous is long. And it begins with our sponsors: Intermountain Healthcare, Comprehensive Cancer […]

Bill Clinton stumps for Harris on visit to MLK Senior Center

Former President Bill Clinton received an enthusiastic welcome on a recent visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center — where he came to speak on behalf of the Harris/Walz campaign and urge Las Vegas residents to make their voices heard at the polls on or before Election Day.  MLK Senior Center Director Byron […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: Tina bit of Las Vegas history

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE My birthday is in November, so I decided to write about something upbeat. As I mentally scrolled through notable events in the penultimate month on our calendar, I remembered that Tina Turner was born on a November day in Nutbush, Tenn.  I won’t tell the many-times-told story of early life, finding […]

Will America ever return to its senses?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Since this column was due before the presidential election results are in, I will have to wait to share my take on the outcome.  Meanwhile back at the ranch, regardless of who will be our next president, by necessity, it will be our civic duty to restore America to its five senses. […]

Rally in the 3rd Quarter?

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Las Vegas housing market continues to show resilience despite shifting trends. Last month, there were 5,076 homes on the market — and this month that number has grown to 5,398. However, the number of homes sold has slowed, with 2,043 homes sold […]

Unlocking the Power of VA Loans

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American realtor in Las Vegas, I frequently encounter veterans who are unsure about the benefits of using their VA loan. This powerful resource is often underutilized, despite its potential to create wealth and homeownership stability for those who have served our country.  The VA loan is one of the most […]

The fifth most important election in American history

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET With the exception of the elections of 1860, 1864, 1876, and 1940, the November 2024 election will be the most important in our nation’s history.  Lincoln’s elections just before and near the end of the Civil War are the most important since he was able to preserve the union. The election of […]

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