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 […]

Graduates of 2016

It’s grad season, and we acknowledge some incredible people who embody the power of education in reaching higher and achieving goals.

PEACE

Color me America. I wake up each morning to news from our circus-like presidential campaign, the latest from a roadshow of clowns and carnival barkers musing on what will make America great again. America has always been a great place as I see it, with an ever growing determination to enhance its riches. Many embrace […]

Taking them higher

Clark County School Board Trustee Dr. Linda E. Young welcomes the U-CAN College Fair. Each year, Clark County School board trustee Dr. Linda Young gets excited when the United College Action (U-CAN) Fair comes to Las Vegas. Her passion for higher educational opportunities for Las Vegas youth is relentless. UCAN founder Dr. Alan Rowe will […]

Our state is the West’s political litmus test

BY JOHN STEPHENS III On February 20, Democrats fanned out across the state of Nevada to caucus and elect delegates to the state and national conventions. Billed as the first caucus in the West, the event allows candidates to measure their ability to connect with voters everywhere and demonstrate broad appeal. A caucus by definition […]

BATTERY POWER

Will a new Tesla factory energize Nevada’s economy? BY JOHN STEPHENS III With more than $1 billion in tax breaks — and the blessing of Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature — Tesla Motors is slated to build a lithium-ion factory near Reno. The new energy technology deal could breathe life into job-creation efforts […]

Time for SMART thinking

BY JAMAAL McCOY When you consciously set and achieve goals for yourself, you naturally have heightened self assurance and greater productivity. By setting SMART (Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely) goals, you can track your progress and take pride in your achievements along the way. Notable triumphs substantiate your efforts, boost your confidence, and highlight your […]

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