Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
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The Las Vegas Black Image Magazine aims to present a broad image of black life and entertainment in Las Vegas, as well as showcase the African-American lifestyle as a broad and diverse entity that contributes to the wealth of the economy.
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American broker salesperson, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for us to protect our most valuable asset — our homes. Unfortunately, many in our community are unaware of the importance of estate planning, particularly the use of trusts. Without proper planning, your loved ones could face significant financial burdens ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
Las Vegas Black Image is once again hosting the Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram, a free event taking place October 26 in the Valley Hospital parking lot at 700 Shadow Lane. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. Las Vegas Caravan for Mammogram was founded (and is still coordinated by) publisher Kimberly Bailey Tureaud, a longtime ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
Free backpacks, school supplies given to hundreds of children. The Library District hosted its final SLIME WEEK event for student’s back to school activities. The Whitney library branch hosted the festive event that also featured arts and crafts, music, giveaways (including free backpacks and school supplies while supplies lasted), and a chance for kids to ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN The month of September is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Month. SCD is an inherited blood disorder present at birth. Healthy red blood cells are round and move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. A person with SCD has sickle-shaped red blood cells ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
BY DR. ELLEN BROWN It’s official! In just a few weeks the contributions that “WE” made during the 2024 presidential campaign — including donations and prayers — will be revealed. Now is the time to show our support in every possible way for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is on the cusp of winning the ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
BY CRAIG KNIGHT It’s September, marking the end of the third quarter and more than halfway through 2024! The recent Summer Olympics in Paris were a highlight — showcasing incredible performances across basketball, track & field, gymnastics, diving, and swimming. The men’s and women’s basketball finals between the USA and host France were particularly thrilling ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
2w ago
BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In 1960, Dr. James B. McMillan served as president of the local Las Vegas NAACP, Branch 1111. In March of that year, he received a letter from the organization’s national office in New York — encouraging branches nationwide to elevate activities that would lead to integration of public accommodations. McMillan, using ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
3w ago
BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD The orchestra of heartbeats lives within. The conscious movement of care is intentional. Love is the constant and only unrest lies in the alternative. The mighty electric vibes can either be embraced or ignored. They are invisible to those who fear the call to excellence, but feed Queens to rise and lift ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
3w ago
BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Throughout America’s history, there have been observable ebbs and flows between bad and good, wrong, and right, fear and courage. These ebbs and flows have ushered in periods of repression and progress. The November election will determine whether an ebb or flow will carry bad or good people into legislative, administrative, and ..read more
Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
1M ago
Holding court in Vegas Thousands of Black lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students from around the country converged on Las Vegas for the National Bar Association (NBA) Conference, held July 12-19 at Caesars Palace. The National Bar Association is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of predominantly African American legal professionals with a ..read more