Photos of the Month
March 23, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community, Events
Photos of the Month
Remembering a legend
March 23, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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For “Sudden” Sam Smith, the late Jerry Tarkanian will be remembered as a coach who “always gave black players a … chance.” BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD “What I loved about Tark is that he always gave black players a second chance,” says former UNLV star “Sudden” Sam Smith. He was speaking, of course, about Jerry “Tark the […]
IN HIS NAME
February 25, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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On the occasion of a special honor from the campus he led for more than a decade, pioneering educator Dr. Paul E. Meacham reflects on his legacy. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Dr. Paul E. Meacham, President Emeritus of the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), is a towering figure in the history of the state. The first African-American […]
On F Street and beyond, looking for substance to match the style
February 17, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET From day one, I have taken the position that the reopening of F Street would be another style-over-substance project with no economic benefit for a community in serious need of revitalization. This project was recently completed and dedicated to the tune of $13 million. Due to the nature of heavy construction, and my […]
In The Community – Photos
February 17, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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In The Community – Photos
The Hook-up Culture
February 17, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Western culture has stopped protecting its girls. So the question for those of us involved in ministry to young women and their parents: How can we help our young women live holy lives in a “hook-up” culture? BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER PARENTS: TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS Sex and relationships are uncomfortable and difficult topics, […]
Thinking outside the box
January 19, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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How a determined community fought successfully to end the closure of F Street. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD When one of the main arteries to Historic West Las Vegas was closed six years ago, it seemed like history was repeating itself on F Street. Forty years earlier, community leaders blocked a similar plan to box in one of […]
Leadership Quotes
January 19, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The ‘Mississippi of the West’ rises again
January 19, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET It was in the 1970s that I first met Dr. William H. “Bob” Bailey, one of the most significant African-Americans in the history of Nevada. With considerable chagrin (but a lot of truth), Bob was fond of saying, “Nevada is the Mississippi of the West.” It’s so sad to report that my recently […]
Scenes from the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade
December 26, 2014 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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