Letter from the Publishers

Mother of all editions We love this time of year, when Americans pause to honor and give thanks to God’s greatest gift: our mothers. We offer wishes for a very happy Mother’s Day — and please know that we sincerely appreciate everything you do for families, communities, and humanity. In that spirit, this month’s cover […]

Mentally, This Where America At! | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I cannot recall America’s mental health being in this bad of shape. People are suffering with untreated psychological problems that are harmful to themselves, and others suffer with problems that are harmful to society. All have access to guns used to kill themselves or to commit mass murders. Sadly, these mental states […]

Tribal Word Meanings Ain’t The Same | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET It is obvious that there are different calls-to-action when people — depending on tribal or political perspective — hear words like “big lie,” “social media,” “weaponizing,” “woke,” and the current bogeyman, “critical race theory.” When different tribes have alternate definitions for words, then they can use their decoder rings to determine what […]

Letter from the Publishers

Spring, Forward Spring is in the air, and this issue of Las Vegas Black Image is again centered on words by — and visuals of — people who are dedicated to making our city wonderful. It is all made possible by our supportive advertisers, who continue demonstrating an unshakable belief in the uplift and progress […]

Letter from the Publishers

Get in the Ring All we can say is, “Wow!” This year’s Black History Month celebrations in Las Vegas were beyond our imagination — and we appreciate the incredible efforts by businesses, community organizations, and non-profits to recognize a fundamental truth: Black history is American history. We are thrilled to feature superstar actor Michael B. […]

Racial Policies May Doom America | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The evolutionary march of race-based laws is comparable to the evolutionary arrival of homo erectus — not an actor in adult movies, but the one from eons ago. Race-based policies and laws have been evolving in America since the mid-1600s. If you need further knowledge in this regard, read “The 1619 Project” […]

Celebrate Black History Month with the Library District

Experiences for all ages, from gallery exhibits, lectures, performances and crafts to movies, music and more! To commemorate Black History Month, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is offering a variety of free events and programs for kids, teens, and adults. “Black History Month gives us the opportunity to discover new voices and perspectives, and […]

Community Speaks – February 2023

What is your personal Black history moment?  

ABC’s ‘Soul of a Nation’ puts spotlight on Anna Bailey

On February 1, ABC network is showcasing a special series called “Soul of a Nation,” featuring Black entertainers such as: Usher, Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson, comedian Luenell. It also features a special interview with Las Vegas’ own Anna Bailey. The special will showcase today’s Black entertainers while giving an historic look at figures like Sammy Davis […]

YOU! HAVE THE POWER | Dr. Ellen Brown

The 100: Creating generational change, and a word about pronouns BY DR. ELLEN BROWN The country is entering the 23rd year of the millennium. So, 23 years in, what is new? What has changed? What has stayed the same? With all of these questions in the air, one answer has remained clear: power still reigns […]

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