Fighting injustice in the real estate industry

Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith has spent decades creating opportunities for Black homebuyers — and she has a lot to share about the state of the industry. By Kimberly Smith As an African-American real estate broker now celebrating 20 years in the industry, I have enjoyed a front-row seat to the Black American […]

The Kids’ Man

Keith Bowen’s Art & Educational Technical Institute is making a huge difference for young people in the Historic Westside. Keith Bowen is known throughout the Historic Westside as the CEO and founder of the Bully Busters organization — spending years working with young people to combat bullying in Clark County schools. To grow the impact […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Good laughs, great causes, outstanding people

Inside the October issue of Las Vegas Black Image, we spotlight “The Queen of Bad Girl Comedy,” Luenell. We were honored to conduct an exclusive interview with the comedy icon, who is currently performing at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club — the only Black female comic with an ongoing residency on the Las Vegas Strip.  We […]

Legacy living: Building generational wealth for Black families with real estate

By Kimberly Smith Meet Jennifer and Mark, a remarkable power couple shattering stereotypes as successful African-American entrepreneurs in Las Vegas. With over two decades of experience, Kimberly Smith, a native Nevadan, celebrates their journey of defying odds.  Jennifer — a thriving yoga instructor and business owner — joins forces with Mark — a prosperous venture […]

Lee-dership Moment

U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee shares her progressive message with members of the Clark County Black Caucus. BY YVETTE WILLIAMS The Clark County Black Caucus was thrilled to welcome progressive Rep. Barbara Lee to Las Vegas on Aug. 12 — introducing the progressive congresswoman from California to our community as she gears up for […]

Southwest Gas Helps Teachers Stock Classrooms with Big Donation to Public Education Foundation

The Southwest Gas Foundation donated $5,000 to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) to support local teachers as the new school year kicks off. Nearly 180 pre-selected Clark County teachers, including teachers at Jesse D. Scott Elementary School — the company’s school partner — shopped for items to stock their classrooms at the PEF Teacher Superstore, […]

Defend Democracy Against The Rise Of Fascism

BY LOUIS OVERSTREET We can do at least six things to defend democracy and stop the rise in fascism. What fascism, you ask? The one where a leading presidential candidate said migrants are rapists and another stated that his first day on the job will involve slitting the throats of bureaucrats.  Warning, so that we […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Honoring an outstanding resident of Las Vegas

Las Vegas Black Image has another spectacular September edition for you to enjoy!  This special issue pays tribute to Dr. Aaron Bivens, a phenomenal veterinarian who served many animals in Southern Nevada. We thank many of our loyal readers who submitted photos of themselves, along with their fur babies, to celebrate the life of Dr. […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: ONE HOT READ

One hot read This July edition of Las Vegas Black Image mirrors what most of you are feeling right now in our city: the summer heat!  Our cover is graced by the inimitable Sharon Braddy-McKoy, who is retiring after 25 high-impact years at Southwest Gas Corporation — where she made history as the first black […]

Library District launches new ‘Free to Be’ Public Education Campaign!

This is an exciting time of change and transformation for libraries, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is leading the way in telling this story with a new public education campaign. “We are launching a unique campaign, titled “Free to Be,” which is designed to share the library’s wonderful world of discovery, both in […]

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