Numbers game: an insider’s look at Las Vegas real estate

Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith goes inside the data to assess the state of homebuying in the city. By Kimberly Smith In November, there were 4,033 properties available for sale. In October, 1,742 properties were sold, and 686 were withdrawn from the market. Properties priced at $1 million or more totaled 606, while […]

Why Did Pleasantries Disappear?

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Why are pleasant greetings no longer expressed in our daily interactions? When was the last time you held a door open for someone entering or exiting an establishment and you heard a cheerful and sincere thank you? What about waving and saying hi to a neighbor? Lord knows you better not go […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Reflecting on the true gifts of the holiday season

We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa!  In our hearts, you are the gift to celebrate as we reflect on 15 years of Las Vegas Black Image. Our gift to you: the extraordinary work of our outstanding team of contributing writers, editors and visual artists — who continue raising the bar […]

Fighting injustice in the real estate industry

Las Vegas real estate broker Kimberly Smith has spent decades creating opportunities for Black homebuyers — and she has a lot to share about the state of the industry. By Kimberly Smith As an African-American real estate broker now celebrating 20 years in the industry, I have enjoyed a front-row seat to the Black American […]

The Kids’ Man

Keith Bowen’s Art & Educational Technical Institute is making a huge difference for young people in the Historic Westside. Keith Bowen is known throughout the Historic Westside as the CEO and founder of the Bully Busters organization — spending years working with young people to combat bullying in Clark County schools. To grow the impact […]

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHERS: Good laughs, great causes, outstanding people

Inside the October issue of Las Vegas Black Image, we spotlight “The Queen of Bad Girl Comedy,” Luenell. We were honored to conduct an exclusive interview with the comedy icon, who is currently performing at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club — the only Black female comic with an ongoing residency on the Las Vegas Strip.  We […]

Legacy living: Building generational wealth for Black families with real estate

By Kimberly Smith Meet Jennifer and Mark, a remarkable power couple shattering stereotypes as successful African-American entrepreneurs in Las Vegas. With over two decades of experience, Kimberly Smith, a native Nevadan, celebrates their journey of defying odds.  Jennifer — a thriving yoga instructor and business owner — joins forces with Mark — a prosperous venture […]

Lee-dership Moment

U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee shares her progressive message with members of the Clark County Black Caucus. BY YVETTE WILLIAMS The Clark County Black Caucus was thrilled to welcome progressive Rep. Barbara Lee to Las Vegas on Aug. 12 — introducing the progressive congresswoman from California to our community as she gears up for […]

Southwest Gas Helps Teachers Stock Classrooms with Big Donation to Public Education Foundation

The Southwest Gas Foundation donated $5,000 to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) to support local teachers as the new school year kicks off. Nearly 180 pre-selected Clark County teachers, including teachers at Jesse D. Scott Elementary School — the company’s school partner — shopped for items to stock their classrooms at the PEF Teacher Superstore, […]

Defend Democracy Against The Rise Of Fascism

BY LOUIS OVERSTREET We can do at least six things to defend democracy and stop the rise in fascism. What fascism, you ask? The one where a leading presidential candidate said migrants are rapists and another stated that his first day on the job will involve slitting the throats of bureaucrats.  Warning, so that we […]

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