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 […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Republic of Haiti

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE When I lived in Los Angeles, I fell in love with a man from Haiti. He spoke French as one of his native languages. He was handsome, kind, and sophisticated. All of his Haitian friends were stylish and enlightened about world affairs. Their community was closely connected, the parties were fun, […]

Why African-Americans Need a Trust

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American broker salesperson, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for us to protect our most valuable asset — our homes. Unfortunately, many in our community are unaware of the importance of estate planning, particularly the use of trusts. Without proper planning, your loved ones could face significant financial burdens, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: How the Westside played a role in the integration of public accommodations

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In 1960, Dr. James B. McMillan served as president of the local Las Vegas NAACP, Branch 1111. In March of that year, he received a letter from the organization’s national office in New York — encouraging branches nationwide to elevate activities that would lead to integration of public accommodations. McMillan, using […]

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