Why Are The Children Hurting (W.A.T.C.H.): Strong Enough

Strong Enough BY SOURAYA CHRISTINE GREEN With so many current events, or better yet, current issues in our community and country, I couldn’t decide what I wanted to discuss with you. I thought that I could have easily taken a stand with #metoo or #Oprah 2020, or projected my opinion concerning the rumors of war. […]

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2018

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2018

Spiritual Verse – December 2017

 Faith! Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer believing, ye shall receive. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a […]

HEALTHIER YOU: During the holidays, safety first for infants and toddlers

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN The holiday season brings much joy into our lives, but we have to remain conscious of how to keep our smallest children safe after the gifts are unwrapped. Newborns and toddlers are at particular at risk, and we must be vigilant about avoiding toys that might put them in harm’s way. For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers toys should be large […]

Remembering The Fallen

Remembering The Fallen We remember everyone who lost their lives in the massacre during the Route 91 Harvest festival on the Las Vegas Strip. Our thoughts are also with all of the survivors and every family affected by the horrific rampage. Always #VegasStrong!

WELL WOMEN OF COLOR | Rosalind Brooks

Good Foods for Weight Loss Do you want to shed a few pounds and change your diet — but not sure where to start? If you are searching for foods that are good for weight loss, the list below is a good place to start. Leafy greens Kale, collards, spinach and swiss chard have properties that help shed pounds. They are low […]

Vegas Is So Much More

BY CAPUCINE HOLMES There is so much more to Las Vegas than 24-hour parties and nonstop entertainment. The city is home to an array of people who embrace unity in the community, and have a passion to see everyone in Las Vegas succeed. This spirit was captured at the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, which brought the community together to honor Mario Berlanga of Mario’s Westside Market; KCEP General Manager Craig Knight, recipient […]

When mom is doing it by herself

BY CAPUCINE HOLMES Can A Woman Raise A Man?” is the name of a book written by Q. Allen King — focusing on single mothers and fatherhood, and the intersection with religious values, family and heritage in everyday situations. The question posed in the title has particular resonance today: the U.S. Census Bureau reports the percentage of children living with only their mother has nearly tripled from 8 to 23 […]

Protecting our children’s safety on a night for ghouls, goblins, and ghosts

BY EVA MARTIN The holiday season is fast approaching, and it is every adult’s responsibility to make sure that children stay safe and secure during these special times. Halloween is the first holiday of the season — and we can protect our children’s safety with common-sense precautions and basic vigilance on the big night. Halloween is a beloved holiday that challenges young people […]

Remembering Dick Gregory

Bill Duke reflects on the life of a legend. “I have lost many people that I love — mother, father, aunts, uncles, friends. Losing Dick Gregory has hurt me deeply because he was more than an individual. He represented a generation that stood up with courage for not only themselves but for all of us. He told the truth none of […]

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