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TAMRON HALL: MSNBC Newscaster Gives News To The Nation

November 30, 2012 by  
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There was good, bad and ugly to be reported during the recently-concluded presidential election, and MSNBC host Tamron Hall was one of the breakout media stars of the campaign season. Her midday program, NewsNation, emerged in 2012 as one of the best sources of information for a public with an unprecedented thirst for political news.

Nevada’s Black Elected Officials Speak

November 30, 2012 by  
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During the November election, Nevada voters gave a number of African-American political veterans — and some newcomers — opportunities to serve in elected office. Las Vegas Black Image asked them to detail how they plan to use their positions to positively impact the black community.

JUDGE PAUL L. BRADY: Marshaling His Resources

November 30, 2012 by  
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In a new book, a history-making judge shares the story of a relative whose landmark achievements helped change AmericaWe are often reminded of the consequences of violence in the Middle East, but relatively little attention is paid to the ongoing state of deadly conflict that plagues the continent of Africa.

7th annual Las Vegas CultureFest Honors Nevada’s Workforce

Thousands are expected to descend on downtown Las Vegas on Nov. 17 for the 7th annual Las Vegas Culture Fest at the Fremont Street Experience.

Moving Forward Toward Success… B. Smith & Dan Gasby

November 2, 2012 by  
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As we prepare meals for loved ones and beautify our surroundings this Thanksgiving holiday, it is the perfect time to check in with culinary and home décor guru B. Smith. Along with her husband, Dan Gasby, the pop culture phenomenon known as B. Smith owns three successful restaurants — in Washington D.C., New York City’s Times Square and Sag Harbor in the Hamptons — and recently sat down with Black Image to discuss how to make the holiday season special, the presidential election, and why African-Americans must always move “forward.”

INVISIBLE AFRICA…A refugee’s story

November 2, 2012 by  
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Las Vegas resident Luzau Balowa is a refugee from the DRC, where he was a journalist and teacher. In 2002, he received a six-month jail sentence for his writings against government injustice and sexual violence. He eventually managed to escape his homeland and, via Kenya, resettled in Las Vegas with his wife and son in 2008.

Real talk with… Niecy Nash

September 30, 2012 by  
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For years, Niecy Nash has been a fixture in our homes on such shows as “Reno 911,” The Style Network’s “Clean House,” “The Insider” and most recently, the hit TV Land series “Soul Man,” with Cedric the Entertainer.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure; The State of Breast Cancer 2012

September 30, 2012 by  
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Since 1982, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer – transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease, and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors.

Miracle Mile Shops… Making Miracles Happen

September 30, 2012 by  
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Tourists and locals often find themselves drawn to the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip, which is fast earning an international reputation as one of the most popular shopping malls in the U.S.

Mary J. Blige: Songstress shares life, love and career

September 4, 2012 by  
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Originally from the Bronx in New York City, singer/songwriter/producer/actress Mary J. Blige has already put an indelible stamp on the entertainment industry. The nine-time Grammy winner — and owner of eight platinum albums — has achieved such a high degree of success, that she can rightfully declare to be in a state of “No More Drama.”

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