Seniors in business: What happens in Vegas, happened to Jerry

For many seniors, Las Vegas is viewed as an ideal retirement destination. Among them is Jerry V. Lindsay, who moved here from Los Angeles in 1994 after retiring from a 32-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. A seasoned real estate broker, Lindsay was attracted to Las Vegas because of its then-booming housing market. These days, Lindsay stays active with his church, participates in a wide range of community activities and enjoys a flourishing acting career highlighted by his unforgettable role in the hit 2008 comedy “What Happens in Vegas.” Black Image recently sat down with Lindsay for a closer examination of how he keeps it moving.

Inside a visionary new partnership

Dr. Kenneth C. Westfield recently announced that his 31-year-old Las Vegas ophthalmology practice has completed a merger that makes it the largest eye care center in the state. In an interview with Black Image, Westfield discussed how the partnership came to be, his new charitable foundation and reveals the No. 1 reason he enjoys the profession.

The business of finding his biological parents

In the quest to find the biological parents who put him up for adoption, Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly made courageous choices that changed his life.

The business of Chipependales

One of the wonderful things about Las Vegas is the city’s diversity. As one of the lead entertainers in the Chippendales show at the Rio, Bryan Cheatham is a big part of the welcoming atmosphere that characterizes the world’s entertainment capital.

Doctor finds success by fulfilling a need

Joseph Thornton, M.D. has been a practicing colorectal surgeon in Las Vegas for 40 years — and he has now added the title of entrepreneur to his résumé, by introducing a new product called TUSH M.D.

SISTAS in Gaming

It was a remarkable opportunity for Las Vegas Black Image Magazine to sit down recently with two remarkable women, April Augustine and Adrienne Augustus, who have embarked on incredible careers in gaming. Together, they stand as a testament to how far African-Americans have come in Las Vegas’ cornerstone industry, where, not too long ago, black people were effectively barred from holding any meaningful positions. In a wide-ranging discussion, they shared both their personal experiences and valuable insight into the new age of gaming.

Finding Holiday Happiness

As we approach the holiday season, some might find themselves feeling not-so-jolly, dealing with depression when everything around them appears festive.

AFAN reaches out to communities of color: A Conversation with AFAN Representative Derek Washington

In the words of its mission statement, Aid for AIDS of Nevada exists to “provide support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.” As part of that calling, the organization is stepping up outreach in the African-American and Latino communities, working, as its website outlines, “to reduce […]

Urban Chamber Awards gala

KCEP Radio general manager Craig Knight, (with his wife, Nicole), was recently honored by the Urban Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual awards gala.

Inside the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

On Oct. 16, tens of thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to witness the official dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial.

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