‘The people are very resilient’

Having departed the Philippines just days before a devastating typhoon struck, Las Vegas opthamologist Dr. Kenneth Westfield shares his perspective on a historic disaster.

JAMES PICKENS JR. – LIFETIME OF EXCELLENCE

For a decade, James Pickens Jr. has captivated audiences as the formidable Dr. Richard Webber on the hit ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” When he’s not on camera, he puts considerable focus on the James Pickens Jr. Foundation, which works to improve the lives of families and children in underserved communities. In a conversation with Black Image, Pickens shared his story and revealed why a particular passion leads him to Las Vegas each year.

TICHINA ARNOLD

Tichina Arnold is a successful actress and dedicated philanthropist, but let us never overlook her rather substantial contribution to the American pop culture lexicon.

Living with lupus

Living with lupus
With the largest and most far-reaching epidemiology study ever conducted on lupus showing that black women are disproportionately burdened by the disease, we asked three dynamic black women in Las Vegas to share their stories of survival.

Eighth Annual Las Vegas CultureFest returns to Fremont Street Experience!

Eighth Annual Las Vegas CultureFest returns to Fremont Street Experience!

MS. CHINA: Dancing Forward

Ms. China brings the backing of an entertainment giant to the mentoring of Las Vegas’ next generation of performers

Three breast cancer survivors share their personal testimonies

Three breast cancer survivors share their personal testimonies

ANGELA BASSETT

Already a certified Hollywood icon for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the classic biopic “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” Academy Award nominated actress Angela Bassett has risen steadily to stratospheric stardom.

Having captivated global audiences with roles in films such as “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” “Malcolm X,” “The Rosa Parks Story” and “Waiting To Exhale,” Bassett will now join the cast of the popular FX series “American Horror Story,” beginning with its third season premiere Oct. 9.

HELPING THOSE IN NEED

GNJ Family Life Center helps people achieve career and personal goals with programs for out-of-school youth ages 16-21, initiatives designed for adult and dislocated workers, and supportive services for veterans.

An Emerging Hollywood Powerhouse

Rochelle Brown and Sonia Armstead are helping broaden the way African-Americans are depicted on television

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