Finding peace in nature

When the rain comes pouring down, it represents the universe cleansing our environment. The tap-tap-tap on the windows — even the splash falling into a pet’s water pail — possesses a hypnotic quality that brings balanced energy.  Many people overlook the power of nature — or take it for granted as a mere part of […]

PEACE: Disruption of the smooth flow

Are you a disruptor? Not in a negative way, but in refusing to allow mediocrity to dictate movement in your progressive, independent life. “Free at last” is not just a physical state, but something that stems from the soul. The trust we possess in our own insight and perspective is essential — and we have […]

PEACE: One Footprint In The Sand!

There are times when we are reminded that we are truly alone. The tide of the universe washes away all that we thought life should be. The only thing left is your own will to pull it together and make it through another day, another moment, or another life experience. You understand that telling your […]

It Is A Shame — Here We Are Again!

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET I f not for time periods, this could be today’s headline: “The Greek lantern-carrying philosopher, Diogenes, quits and returns to his homeland!” It appears that he got tired of walking the streets of D.C., looking for an honest politician.  Before lying politicians can succeed in “whitewashing” our past, let me record here […]

Kelvin Watson Named American Library Association Medal of Excellence Award Winner! 

Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, has been awarded the American Library Association (ALA) Medal of Excellence Award. This annual award, presented by the ALA and sponsored by OCLC, recognizes creative leadership in library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship.  “The jury for […]

Improving Access to Dental Care for the African-American Community

As an advocate for change, one of LIBERTY Dental Plan’s goals is to increase access to care and address disparities that result in poor oral health outcomes for the African American community. According to an article by the CDC, African-American children are nearly twice as likely to have untreated cavities than children from other communities. […]

Now Enrolling! Library District’s Career Online High School Program Helps Build Skills and Launch Career Growth for Adult Learners

Free admission now available for qualified applicants through funding provided by United Way of Southern Nevada. To escape an unhealthy family situation, 16-year-old Amber dropped out of high school and began working to support herself. Later, as a single mom, she became increasingly frustrated at being passed over time again for better-paying jobs because she […]

SILENT CORNER: Surviving Mental Health Crisis

There is a mental health crisis in the Black community. Statistics show that about 25% of African-Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. Unequal access to health care is one major contributor to this disparity — but fortunately, many are finding their way back to a life of happiness and purpose. […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Blacks in Virginia City – Part 2

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE There is no Black-owned hotel in Nevada today. But in the mid-1800s, there was one in Virginia City. George D. Cottle owned the successful Virginia City Union Hotel and fought to establish civil rights and equality for Black residents. William A.G. Brown, another Black business owner, was identified in 2003 when […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS | Blacks in Virginia City

How Dr. W.H.C. Stephenson helped change the course of Nevada history BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE When I decided to write about some of the earliest Blacks in the state of Nevada, I searched Google to locate the UNR archeological dig that offered proof of Black participation in the town that served the Comstock. Of course, […]

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