‘Sometimes in life, you must go out to go up’

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: ALEX DIXON The history-making new CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, Alex Dixon is a hometown inspiration who brings a pedigree of excellence and shares the extraordinary story behind his career journey. Las Vegas was widely considered a bastion of racial segregation and discrimination for most of the 20th century — a history […]

By the light of our heritage

Why celebrating Kwanzaa affirms the power of Blackness, unity, and reverence for those who came before us. Kwanzaa is a non-religious and non-commercial holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor and activist.  It is a celebration of African heritage, unity, and cultural identity — providing a meaningful opportunity for African-Americans and others […]

We Built This Home

Strength and resilience are hallmarks of the Black family, and the holiday season is a time to celebrate the fabric that binds us together — unbreakable threads of unconditional love, unshakable faith, unforgettable memories, unequivocal forgiveness, and uncommon reconciliation handed down by our ancestors. We should always hold space for one another and make time […]

The Q Factor

Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud reflects on how Quincy Jones transformed our culture, defined an era, and set a mark for Black excellence that can never be duplicated or surpassed. If you ever had the opportunity to be in the presence of the legendary Quincy Jones, three words best describe the experience: “I see you.”  His eye for […]

Driven To Raise Awareness 

Our 8th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was a tremendous success — with over 130 Black women participating in the yearly awareness-raising event hosted by Las Vegas Black Image.  When that many people come together for a cause, the list of thank-yous is long. And it begins with our sponsors: Intermountain Healthcare, Comprehensive Cancer […]

Images From Her Story

Scenes from Kamala Harris’ journey to greatness. Americans will enter their polling places this month to decide the fate of a nation. And in the waning days of the campaign, which is being fought closely on razor-thin margins, there has been intense focus on locking down the votes to be cast by African-Americans — men […]

Beyond Earth: Local Male Breast Cancer Survivor Aims for the Stars 

By Rupesh J. Parikh, MDComprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada  Allen Herbert was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2007. As a man, he admits the news was unexpected.  According to the American Cancer Society, less than 1 percent of all breast cancer occurs in men. Being among that 1 percent, set a complex journey […]

Giving Power To The People

How Shelley Berkley became a proven advocate for Las Vegas’ Black community and a champion for equality. Shelley Berkley, a longtime champion for equality and opportunity, has made significant contributions to Las Vegas’ Black community over her decades in public service. As a congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st Congressional District for seven terms, Shelley consistently prioritized […]

She’s Talking To Us

Sherri Shepherd fuses star power to relatability, embodying why Black women rule supreme in daytime talk. At any given time on any given weekday, you can turn on the television and join a fascinating conversation with a Black woman at the center of it.  Daytime television is a dizzyingly busy marketplace — and Sherri Shepherd, […]

8th Annual Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram Brings Together Black Women of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas Black Image is once again hosting the Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, a free event taking place October 26 in the Valley Hospital parking lot at 700 Shadow Lane. The festivities begin at 8 a.m.  Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was founded (and is still coordinated by) publisher Kimberly Bailey Tureaud, a longtime […]

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