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by Claire Williams on September 24, 2023
Legally Blind Author Announces Debut of Series Centered on Flawed but Fierce Black Women in America
by Claire Williams on September 24, 2023
Houston, TX, September 5, 2023 — Before her Hollywood dreams were shattered, Pearle Monalise Brown was the tenacious aspiring actress from Compton's unforgiving, scarred streets. Never broken, Pearle switches gears to a fallback plan . . . ... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
Fueling Creativity in North Las Vegas: The Gas Station Studios
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
A hidden gem in plain sight lies on Losee road’s industrial corridor; The Gas Station Studios may not have anything to do with cars, but it has everything to do with driving local talent and production to new heights.... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
Level Up DJ an After School Program DJ Get Bucc and Pauly Macc bring hip-hop to our youth.
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
"I was always teaching people how to DJ and after the skills that I’ve taught them, they actually took that skill and did something good with it. So, I figured OK well if I'm able to do that and give them something..." DJ Get Bucc... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on August 16, 2023
Bringing Life to a Desert
by Joseph C. Abraham on August 16, 2023
TAMEKA HENRY: Our intent is to improve access to locally grown produce, quality produce that's here right in the heart of 89106. We're in the middle of a food desert we're in the middle of a food swamp, there's lots of fresh food options...... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on July 17, 2023
A Candid Conversation Amongst Friends AK & LJ Edmonson The Community’s Power Couple
by Joseph C. Abraham on July 17, 2023
​​​​​​​Earlier this month I had the good fortune of sitting with a couple whom I truly have come to love.  You see, we share a passion for service.  Independent of one another, we spend countless hours pouring into the Community. ... Read full article
Newly sworn-in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Jalil Briley, a Las Vegas native, has overcome numerous challenges in his life, rising above adversity to make a positive impact on his community. ... Read full article
by Dianna Cooks on June 15, 2023
Troy Jackson's Journey as a Champion of Education
by Dianna Cooks on June 15, 2023
Troy Jackson’s transition from pro player to educational leader and now entrepreneurial owner of new expansion American Basketball Association (ABA) team, the Las Vegas Dream extends beyond his achievements on the basketball court.... Read full article
by Terrance Afer-Anderson on June 15, 2023
A Legacy of Vision Broadway In The HOOD Continues a Legacy of Vision
by Terrance Afer-Anderson on June 15, 2023
What was the urgent call that summoned the creation of Broadway In The HOOD.? One need survey the annals of African American entertainment history to grasp the significance of why this dynamic, community-based performance troupe was found.... Read full article
by Dr. Sondra Cosgrove on February 1, 2023
Civic Engagement: The 2023 Legislative Session
by Dr. Sondra Cosgrove on February 1, 2023
Nevada’s state government includes executive, judicial, and legislative branches.  The Governor, his/her staff, and state agencies comprise the executive branch and our judges and justices oversee the judicial branch.... Read full article
by Christina Rebecca Thomas on February 1, 2023
2023 Nevada Veterans Legislative Summit
by Christina Rebecca Thomas on February 1, 2023
Veterans can get involved in the community through forums, lobbying, and advocacy by connecting to either organization. For decades NVDS has conducted veteran legislative forum to coordinate activities as well as advocate for the bills.... Read full article
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