Stronger Together: Parents + Teachers + Community = Student Success

By Cherelle Williams Espinoza and Myron Mingo The back-to-school season always brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and — let’s be honest — a bit of chaos. Between adjusting to new schedules, after-school activities, and bedtime routines, both parents and teachers are asking the same question: How can we work together to set students up for a […]

SOUL PROPRIETORS

Joe Thomas, Lalah Hathaway, Musiq Soulchild to headline 1st Annual Las Vegas City of Lights SoulFest on September 20, 21 at the Clark County Government Amphitheatre. The lineup has been announced for the 1st Annual Las Vegas City of Lights SoulFest, coming September 20 and 21 to Clark County Government Amphitheatre. R&B vocalist Joe Thomas will […]

LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME

Build your castle without breaking the bank Your home is your castle. It should be designed in such a way that it evokes tranquility and brings you peace.  There are so many options for creating your “happy place,” and it doesn’t have to rely on expensive, showy things. Your home can be decorated based on […]

LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Your yard is ready to rock out You can achieve bright freshness in your yard with a wonderful desert landscape. And there are economic benefits: in the name of water conservation, a colorful rock formation not only brings appeal but also promises savings on the water bill.

LIVING: Food for the Soul

Spicy Baked “Wild Caught” Salmon   Ingredients (Serves 4-6) Directions Take the wild caught salmon and clean it in water. Place it in a large baking pan lined with tinfoil. It is optional to take the skin off the bottom of your salmon. Pour olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, and sprinkle seasoning all over the salmon.  […]

Road’ to a timeless legacy

A legendary musical and cultural imprint is celebrated with “Bob Marley Hope Road” at Mandalay Bay. Bob Marley, known across the world as the foremost pioneer of reggae music, was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist who became an international star in the 1970s. His distinctive vocals and songwriting style, along with his introduction of […]

In The Thick Of It

Michelle Buteau’s star is rising — and her ability to create big laughs is making Hollywood take notice. Michelle Buteau has established herself as one of the most popular comedians working today — and she is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after writers and producers in Hollywood.  Her acclaimed Netflix series “Survival of the […]

LIVING: PLANTING YOUR SEEDS

Garden Variety Salma Bouakka is fourteen years of age — and when her grandmother, Angela Scurry, said she wanted a garden, Salma assisted in organizing the tools to start a vegetable garden.  She took part in planting the seeds, setting up the wooden garden container, pots, and more to start the garden.  “It was a […]

LIVING: A HOUSE IS A HOME

Chime in! Spring is in the air, along with the peaceful sounds and images of birds, light breezes, cascading landscapes and colors in bloom.  Day-to-day activities can be stressful, but beautiful chimes situated on your homes’ outdoor patio, balcony, under your patio tables’ umbrella, or outside your window can bring light musical chimes to your […]

LIVING: Food for the Soul

Macaroni & Cheese  Ingredients (Serves 4-6) Three cheeses:  Seasoning:  Mix-in Items:  Directions Put three to four cups of water in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and chicken bouillon into water and boil. Add elbow macaroni and stir until tender. Don’t overcook macaroni. Boil macaroni for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. […]

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