Bringing Africa Home
February 1, 2013 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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A resident of Las Vegas since she arrived here from Missouri in 1964, longtime educator Helen Anderson Toland’s love of Africa leads her to visit the continent twice a year. For her, a primary driving force is a passion for collecting statues and other forms of art originating in the motherland.
In The Community…with Charles Tureaud: Historic Vegas Living
February 1, 2013 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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to commemorate Black History Month, Las Vegas Black Image Magazine shares images from the home of Las Vegas’ first licensed African-American physician, Dr. Charles I. West (1908-1984) and his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” West, who passed away two years after her husband’s death.
In The Community…with Charles Tureaud
January 4, 2013 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Ceasars Entertainment, SNWA give gifts to the children of Marble Manor
Scenes from the 2012 Soul Train Music Awards
November 30, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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2012 Soul Train Awards red carpet at the fabulous Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. 08 November 2012 – Las Vegas Nevada – Photos courtesy of Timothy Perkins/ Main Event Photography
A Special ‘Thank You’ from the Tribute Awards
November 30, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. wish to thank all the honorees, supporters and sponsor Ceasars Entertainment of this year’s 2012 Tribute! Awards.
Historic Westside School Makes Its Mark In Nevada History
November 30, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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From 1923 to 1967, the Westside School educated a predominantly black and Native American student body, inside a schoolhouse at the intersection of Washington Avenue and D Street in Historic West Las Vegas.
In The Community…with Charles Tureaud
November 2, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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President Barak Obama surrogate Earvin “Magic” Johnson speaks to the West Las Vegas community about the importance of supporting the president in 2012.
Gala marks 40 years for KCEP Power 88
November 2, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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“KCEP 88.1 FM’s 40th Anniversary Gala electrified the community,” said Craig Knight, the station’s general manager. “It was a shot in the arm that the community needed. The gala was something that was never expected, and some of the 650 people who attended the gala said they felt like they were at the Grammys or the BET Awards”
7th annual Las Vegas CultureFest Honors Nevada’s Workforce
November 2, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Thousands are expected to descend on downtown Las Vegas on Nov. 17 for the 7th annual Las Vegas Culture Fest at the Fremont Street Experience.
In The Community…with Charles Tureaud
October 1, 2012 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly of District D recently attended the United College Action Networks (U-CAN) Black College Recruitment Fair at Pearson Community Center with daughter Kenya who plans on attending an HBCU.” Dr. Audrey Manley, Former U. S. Surgeon General and President Emeritus of Spelman College, speaks at the Clark County Democratic Black Caucus event. View more photos from the event at www.lasvegasblackimage.com, PHOTO l MARTIN LOWENTHAL VISIONS www.facebook.com/MartinLowenthalVision. Will Downing and Saxaphonist Elan Trotman performing at the Las Vegas Jazz Festival.
