More than a half-century after arriving on Broadway, a legendary production marks its Las Vegas premiere FOLLIES full cast The “FOLLIES” will have six performances April 11-14 2024 at the Access Showrooms at Aliante Casino & Hotel.  With a mammoth cast and crew of over 80 talented professionals, FOLLIES will include a mind-blowing collection of 45 dazzling performers, a dozen legendary showgirls, a live 26-piece orchestra and many of Las Vegas’s best singers, dancers and performers.  “FOLLIES” will feature special appearances by Tony Award nominee and Broadway legend Andrea McArd ..read more

By Kimberly Smith African-Americans in the United States exhibit the lowest homeownership rates nationwide, highlighting significant economic disparities within the community. Homeownership plays a crucial role in building generational wealth, and the disparities observed may underscore broader socioeconomic challenges faced by African-Americans.  Comparatively, homeownership rates among other racial and ethnic groups illustrate varying degrees of disparity. White Americans typically experience higher rates of homeownership, ranging between 50% to 81%. Similarly, Asians exhibit homeowner ..read more

BLACK EXCELLENCE: DR. TYA R. MATHIS-COLEMAN DR. TYA R. MATHIS-COLEMAN Dr. Tya R. Mathis-Coleman currently serves as Deputy Treasurer overseeing the College Savings Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. Responsible for helping Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education, Dr. Mathis-Coleman is proud to work for an organization with the same values as her own. Believing in the tremendous impact that adults can have on young people, Dr. Mathis-Coleman strives every day to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  A native of Las Vegas, Dr. Mathis-Coleman is a proud ..read more

BY CRAIG KNIGHT What a hectic month April is already turning out to be! It brings springtime, tax season, the start of the second quarter, April showers (though we’ve got more than our fair share), allergy season (ah-choo! God bless you), even the culmination of March Madness. Thrilling!  We also celebrate a few awareness months in April: Autism Acceptance Month, Stress Awareness Month, Earth Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Arab American Heritage Month are the five that typically garner the greatest media coverage.  April Fools’ Day is a popular day. Regretfully, we also honor s ..read more

DR. ELLEN BROWN BY DR. ELLEN BROWN In today’s world, there are many external influences dictating how we perceive our future. Self-empowerment is a force that can serve as a beacon of light to guide us toward a path of true goal achievement, confidence and happiness.  Self-empowerment leads us to the goals we seek — which may include re-discovery of goals, resilience, and both personal and professional growth. It is a journey that results in changing the vision of personal power from waiting on others to “if it is to be, it must be ME.”  The belief in ME becomes your own ability to n ..read more

Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite OB-GYN BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17, bringing attention and action to improving the health of Black mothers.  Each year in the United States, hundreds of people die during pregnancy or in the year after. Thousands more have unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery with serious short-or long-term health consequences. Every pregnancy related death is tragic — especially because more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable. Many pregnancy-related deaths could be prev ..read more

State-of-the-art library doubles the size of the existing branch, and will serve as a new hub for literacy, learning, and community.  The West Las Vegas Library has served as a community anchor to the Historic Westside for 50 years. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District announced that the West Las Vegas Library’s role in the community is expanding — with a new 41,178 square-foot, state-of-the-art branch.  A groundbreaking celebration was held February 27 at 1861 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, the location of the new library. It is slated to open in Fall 2025 ..read more

Dr. Marguerite Brathwaite OB-GYN BY DR. MARGUERITE BRATHWAITE OB-GYN March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.  Endometriosis is when tissue like the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It may affect more than 11% of American women between 15 and 44. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s, and may make it harder to get pregnant.  Several different treatment options can help manage the symptoms and improve your chances of getting pregnant. Symptoms of endometriosis can include:  ● Pain, which is the most common symptom. Women with endometriosis may h ..read more

DR. ELLEN BROWN BY DR. ELLEN BROWN EVERYTHING! That is what love has to do with it.  MSNBC personality Joy-Ann Reid came to Las Vegas on Feb. 17 for a discussion of her bestseller “Medgar and Myrlie” — a powerful, true love story set against the backdrop of s tumultuous, dangerous time for Black America.  Reid was the keynote speaker for the 111th Year Founder’s Day of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosted at the Sahara Hotel by the Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter (Dr. Rebecca Rogers, President). An honorary Delta, Reid shared gifts of knowledge and power about the work and commitment o ..read more

By Dr. Lisa Morris-Hibbler Dr. Lisa Morris-Hibbler In a world where hardships are commonplace, one of the most tragic facts is the existence of kids who wind up in the foster care system. These young people are already dealing with difficulties that most adults would find incomprehensible, and now they have to endure the turbulent trip through the unknowns of foster care. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are a beacon of love and hope in these turbulent waters, giving children the precious gift of quality time and, most importantly, an opportunity for a better future. CAS ..read more