PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER 2016

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER 2016

Mary Wesley

THE PASSING OF A NEVADA CIVIL RIGHTS ICON Mary Wesley, a longtime Las Vegas resident and community activist, died on Sept. 13. She was 79. Renowned as one of the Westside Mothers, she was a well-regarded champion for social change to benefit single mothers and families throughout Nevada. Wesley raised eight children and had 17 […]

PEACE

Persevere to Win Autumn is here — and if you notice the leaves changing color, and temperatures getting cooler, then you are seeing positive transformation. The universe has a way of telling us that change is good, and that natural transitions in life are anything but accidental. When the rain falls from the clouds, or […]

HEALTHIER YOU: The magic in mother’s milk

Coping with infertility

National Convention of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. comes to Las Vegas

The 32nd Biennial Grand Boulé of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will convene in Las Vegas, July 25-29, at the Palms Casino Resort. Members from throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands will gather at the convention for the purpose of leadership development, as well as to discuss important issues, celebrate achievements, and strategically […]

Remembering Martha Jordan (1927-2016)

Martha Jordan passed away in Las Vegas on May 28. She was the widow of jazz legend Louis Jordan, whose life was made famous in Clarke Peters’ hit Broadway musical

Saying Goodbye To Sandra Jackson

Las Vegas competes for All-America City Awards

Earlier this year, Las Vegas was named one of 20 finalists for the 2016 All-America City Awards by the National Civic League. The annual awards highlight cities that engage residents in innovative and inclusive efforts to tackle critical challenges. This year, the program focused on cities that have worked to ensure children are healthy and […]

Like father, like son

Stephen Munford shares lessons from his fatherhood journey. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Stephen Munford is a busy man. He is a candidate for State Senate, works in real estate and as a substitute teacher, and is the father of sons Jonathan and Montana. The son of retired assemblyman Harvey Munford, Stephen puts a premium on character […]

Courting Success

New book explores how young people can pursue dreams of becoming a professionals athlete. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Americans are fascinated by professional athletes. Many of those stars are African- American — and not a few young black people dream of following in their footsteps, drawn by the promise of wealth, fame, and glamour. Percentage-wise, the […]

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