IN THE COMMUNITY with Charles Tureaud – NAWBO Women of Distinction Awards
April 11, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community
Las Vegas Black Image would like to recognize and celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2011 Women of Distinction Awards:
Jani & Jewel Jeppe: Working double time for the community
April 11, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community, The Arts
Every black community contains a central location that acts as its heartbeat, a gathering place defined by the cultural experiences it offers and unifying spirit it embodies.
Second annual Western Region Ushers Conference heads to Las Vegas
April 11, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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Headed by president Lena Brass, the 40-member Silver State Ushers are set to host the second annual Western Region Ushers Conference April 14-16 at the Sunset Station hotel and casino.
IN THE COMMUNITY with Charles Tureaud – Highlights from the 10th Annual Taste & Sounds of Soul
March 3, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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More than 3,500 people came out Feb. 25-27 to celebrate Black History Month at the 10th annual Las Vegas Taste & Sounds of Soul Festival, held at the Edmond Town Center in the historic community of West Las Vegas. Festival founders and creators Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey- Tureaud (co-publishers of Las Vegas Black Image Magazine) wish to thank all who made the event a success.
Proposed budget cuts could affect the education of UNLV students over the next few years
March 2, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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With Nevada state officials weighing budget cuts that could result in UNLV losing nearly $100 million over five years, those who rely on financial aid to pursue higher education are wondering how the proposed reductions will affect their futures.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation offers 25 programs and services to assist children with serious illnesses
March 2, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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According to its mission statement, “Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation works side by side with the medical community to provide social, emotional, educational, financial and psychological support services and programs to families of all children diagnosed with a life-threatening or critical illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, renal disorders and other immunologic diseases.”
Expertise Cosmetology Institute celebrates 10th anniversary
March 2, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The Expertise Cosmetology Institute has educated aspiring hair stylists and nail technicians for 10 years, with more than 600 graduates currently owning their own salons or working for major companies across the United States.
In the Community with Charles Tureaud
February 4, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Community
In the Community with Charles Tureaud
Springs Preserve holds Black History Month Festival
February 4, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The Las Vegas Springs Preserve will host its second annual Black History Month Festival, celebrating African-American heritage in the Las Vegas community. The one-day festival will take place Feb. 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Springs Preserve, located at 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Black playwright featured at Orleans Showroom
February 4, 2011 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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“What a great way to celebrate Black History Month — by making history,” said Williams, a beauty salon business owner and single mother of three boys. “I am the first playwright to ever produce a play in the Orleans Showroom.”
