Tasha Smith: Actress ignites Hollywood

As one of the most consistent talents in the new age of black Hollywood, actress Tasha Smith has been a scene-stealing presence in such movies as “Daddy’s Little Girls” and “Couples Retreat.”

Building on a solid reputation: A business conversation with Kelvin Haywood

Only a year into its existence, KME Architects is already establishing a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ leading minority owned architecture firms. Company president Kelvin Haywood recently sat down with Black Image to discuss the ins and outs of the business, and shared insights on KME’s consulting role on the controversial F Street opening in historic West Las Vegas.

Food for the soul – Neck Bones

When it came to food for our African- American ancestors in the Deep South, they often had to make the best of what they were given or could afford. From these foods, which others considered “leavings,” came a variety of dishes — among them were chitterlings, pig feet, pig ears, pig tails, ham hocks and neck FOOD FOR THE SOUL bones.

Traveling Man

I was hoping to improve my language skills, but I discovered much more. It was a whirlwind month: the memorial at Hiroshima, the breakneck pace of the Tokyo Tuna Auction and numerous ancient historical sites.

Music exec out to raise awareness

J.R. Perry has been in Las Vegas for three years, making a name for himself as CEO of Pro-Per Records. However, his biggest contribution to the world may not come out of a recording studio: Perry is on a crusade to raise more public awareness of sickle cell disease — also known as sickle cell anemia — through his organization, Cure Every Cell.

RUBEN SANTIAGO-HUDSON: The Moulin Rouge goes Hollywood!

When the telephone rings for my scheduled interview with Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the voice on the other end is out of breath. Coming from a man as busy as the actor/writer/producer, the breathlessness is not entirely unexpected. For the moment, however, the cause is purely and immediately physiological: He has just alighted a New York City […]

Revolutionizing the African-American image

As the founder and former chief executive officer of Burrell Communications, Advertising Hall of Fame inductee Tom Burrell is widely credited with revolutionizing the image of African-Americans on television and changing the face of marketing in America.

Hospital exec shares the facts about STROKES

About 800,000 Americans suffer from strokes each year. African-Americans are about 1 1/2 times more likely to suffer from strokes than whites. Still, strokes do not discriminate by race, gender or age.

SARANN KNIGHT PREDDY: Activist puts her mark on Nevada

As a businesswoman and activist, Sarann Knight Preddy has made her mark on Nevada in a variety of ways.

Shelly Berkley: Congresswoman makes her impact felt

In Las Vegas, like all other communities, there is a running dialogue on those who “do” and others who “don’t.”

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