For reparations, revolutionary change will require revolutionary thinking

By Darryl L. Fortson, M.D.  Revolutionary change requires revolutionary thinking. And make no mistake — obtaining reparations for slavery in the United States would be true revolutionary change.  Blacks in America have struggled mightily to effect this revolutionary change for the descendants of slaves — by repeatedly petitioning the United States government, to no avail, […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | SHARON BRADDY-MCKOY

‘It’s about inclusion, not exclusion’ Sharon Braddy-McKoy made history as the first Black woman to serve in a director capacity at Southwest Gas Corporation. She has been Vice President of Human Resources since 2012 and was promoted to Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer in 2022, — responsible for company-wide oversight and strategic direction for […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: DR. KASEY ABANONU, MD

‘I must be honest and say: Las Vegas’ medical care is ahead of most other places’ CenterWell Senior Primary Care supports every dimension of senior health — physical, emotional and social wellness — so you can live a healthier, happier life. When you become a CenterWell patient, you’re cared for by experienced, compassionate doctors and […]

Getting Ready For Class With Cox Back-To-School Fairs!

Cox Las Vegas is proud to announce its annual Cox Back-To-School Fairs will be held over four consecutive Saturdays starting Saturday, July 15 and concluding on Saturday, August 5. The event is sponsored by Clark County Credit Union.  The Cox Back-To-School Fair is the longest-running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada — serving as […]

KNIGHT VISION

Legendary singer Gladys Knight will make her Smith Center debut in August. Seven-time Grammy-winning superstar Gladys Knight will perform her many hits — spanning pop, R&B, gospel and adult contemporary — at the Smith Center on August 18. Tickets are available now at TheSmithCenter.com.  The celebrated singer of the iconic melody “Midnight Train to Georgia,” […]

Healthcare and Public Service Workers Celebrate Passage of Juneteenth as a State Holiday

Members of the healthcare and public service union, SEIU 1107, helped lead the fight for the Juneteenth holiday, which is critical for acknowledging the injustices faced by Black Americans and creating dialogue about policy solutions moving forward The members of Nevada’s largest union of healthcare and public service workers, SEIU Local 1107, are celebrating the […]

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH – June 2023

Simply The Best

Tina Turner was more than the Queen of Rock & Roll. A survivor and inimitable performer, she inspired countless people across the world with her raw talent and limitless resilience.  The light that shines on the entertainment industry is a bit dimmer today in the wake of Tina Turner’s passing. Known in every corner of […]

Celebrating Las Vegas Mothers

‘You can always come home’

Remembering the motherly wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou, as told to Oprah Winfrey.Remembering the motherly wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou, as told to Oprah Winfrey. We are celebrating Mother’s Day this month, and this issue of Black Image honors women in the Silver State who have committed themselves to raising the next generation of our […]

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