New Year, New Understanding
January 10, 2016 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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With 2016 coming into focus, political strategist Kenya Parham works to position African-Americans for a successful future. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD The dawning of a new year brings a fresh start. And as political strategist Kenya T. Parham sees it, the flip of the calendar is also an ideal time to take stock of the state of […]
For black organizations, a simple solution to annual ‘hat in hand’ appeals
December 9, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I trust that the readers of this column are bouncing back from excessive spending in the holiday season. For some of you, that spending included purchasing tickets to often overpriced events sponsored by our hand-to-mouth black organizations from late October through mid-January — with ticket prices ranging from $75 to $150. Just the […]
EYE ON BUSINESS: Making sense of the president’s policies
November 30, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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EYE ON BUSINESS: Open letter to candidates details hopes of the black business sector
7 traits of courageous leadership
November 2, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER There are many courageous leaders in our world today. What comes to mind instantly are the military and emergency personnel who serve faithfully every day. It also takes courage to be an organizational leader. And I see many courageous leaders in that sector, as evidenced by strong organizations that thrive […]
America’s handbasket is all packed for the trip
October 19, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The attitudes exhibited by the powerful people who run America, the policies initiated by their lackeys, and events of the last half-dozen years (coinciding with the presidency of Barack Obama), suggest we are ready to take our trip to purgatory. Our handbasket is packed with all kinds of goodies for the journey. The […]
Vegas black business void being filled by fanciful notions
September 12, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY LOUIE OVERSTREET The Black business community in Las Vegas has been in a death spiral since the middle of the last decade. That spiral was greased by the economic downturn that followed in 2008, making the decline even more precipitous. Other contributing factors were failed political leadership; potential conflicts for persons serving on the boards […]
Teaching children to pray
September 12, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER As Christians, we know the importance of prayer in our own lives. But are we using prayer as God intended us to — as a way to plug into His power in our lives? Corrie Ten Boom gives us a good word picture: “Is prayer your steering wheel or your […]
EYE ON BUSINESS: Open letter to candidates details hopes of the black business sector
September 12, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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EYE ON BUSINESS: Open letter to candidates details hopes of the black business sector
EYE ON BUSINESS: Resist distractions, focus on real issues
August 5, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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EYE ON BUSINESS: Resist distractions, focus on real issues
How your thoughts of God can shape your life
August 5, 2015 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER Your view of God shapes how you see the world. You can ask any person on the street about God. At some point, you’re going to get an opinion of how God interacts with the world. You might hear things like, “I can’t wait until God does [X],” “I don’t […]
