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LasVegasBlackImage.com 3 Is America Damaged Beyond Repair? By Louie Overstreet

t would only be slightly hy- tecting 17 rights, many Iperbolic of me to answer guaranteed by the U.S. Con- the question with a yes. stitution. Others not specifi- However — not so much de- cally noted in the Constitu- siring to scare you to death, tion, but ones the soon-to-be Continuing the Legacy but to prevent from doing so former POTUS has taken to myself — I am going to go o many are passing on before us. keeping the ultimate mission of “unity” with “possibly.” particular delight in violat- SThose who paved the way for us to at the forefront. The primary reason such ing are: stand firm and continue the good fight There will always be forces trying to a possibility exists is the fact • Right to bargain, as for positive change. Yes, someone was break down people united, even some that too many Americans evidenced by his efforts at there before — whether you know or not. of those who look like us are insecure chose to stand idly by as the union-busting. But you best believe someone was there about a loving and united community. principles that have sustained America • Right to freedom from arbitrary making the imprint so that you might be But it is clear that no one man or wom- for centuries were brutally assaulted by government regulation and control, as able to develop your idea or concept. an stands alone. We all should make the the most vice-stricken President in the Recognition and acceptance that evidenced by his policies of separating commitment to stand by one another’s history of America and his sycophants. someone was here before will only give immigrant families and caging their side in good and bad times. After being the leader of the free you peace as you take it to another level. children. Your will is strong and can build new world for 75 years, we have become the Some people like to believe that it was • Right to free elections and personal heights for mountains to soar. Words laughingstock of the entire world in less their idea or action to make everything secret ballots, as evidenced by the fact are powerful and can be used to tear than four years. Either this was done in one’s life possible. The truth is that apart or bring together conscious and on purpose, based on personal financial that, well into December, this flawed hu- history is making your dream happen considerations or you have got to be a man being was still contesting election and only you can destroy it or build upon meaningful movement. special kind of stupid. results, where he came up short by near- the framework. Look within to fertilize the legacy in The victims of his assaults read like ly 7 million popular votes and 74 electoral It does no one any good to just talk you. Research who and what was done who’s-who of American institutions, cre- about or remember the works of our that is making your inherited ideas votes. dos, and icons. forefathers. Our forefathers’ only prayer come true. Your worth in waiting there Worst of all, Lady Justice and the Who would have believed a sitting is that we, their legacy, grab onto their in the balance. Never forget. Statue of Liberty were accosted by the president could morally bankrupt and positive concepts of advancements and The marathon continues, and so does most famous grabber of private parts in subvert the mission of the Department make them bigger and better. While the legacy. of Justice, by placing a hapless flunky in the United States. There will always be forces trying charge of this cherished institution? Now, do you understand why it’s pos- American credos, designed to main- sible the damage to America is irrepara- to break down people united tain the American way of life by pro- ble?

4 JANUARY Letter from the Publishers

e have been publish- progress, while encouraging Wing Las Vegas Black continued upward mobility. Image Magazine for 14 years With great sadness we say and want to thank our read- goodbye to a political giant, ers, advertisers, and commu- Senator Joe Neal, who has re- nity advocates so much for cently passed on. Condolences making it happen. It is an hon- to his friends and family, and or to provide Nevada with pos- it is our hope that as a com- itive stories and photos of our munity we continue to fight African American community for positive advancement and and all that is being contribut- economic development. ed to make our city one of the During this difficult time greatest in the world. it is important to keep our Las Vegas Black Image publishers Charles Tureaud This issue’s cover — creat- minds and body healthy. Las and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud ed by the magnificent James Vegas Black Image has an un- Carter — celebrates all the wavering commitment to fea- readers. Las Vegas Black Image covers turing healthy editorials and Our prayer is that we enter 2021 with optimism that published in 2020. We look for- motivational photographs that feeds into personal actions that enhance and contrib- ward to producing more of the will improve your quality of ute to our community. best in 2021. life. Following the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois’ Paris Ex- The contributing writers for Las Vegas Black Im- Thank you again, hibition, Las Vegas Black Image is the people’s publi- age are all residents of Las Vegas, and we thank them Charles Tureaud & cation and serves as a mirror to reflect positivity and for sharing their ideals through their editorials for our Kimberly Bailey Tureaud Remembering the Westside Slugger Joe Neal is remembered with a loving tribute by his friend Claytee D. White. hat more is there to say? It has all been written: just worked hard expecting no rewards, merited or other- Wfirst Black Nevada State Senator ... served 32 years wise. ... enlisted in the U.S. Air Force ... championed civil His boundless friendships included all races and class- rights for Blacks ... fought for human rights for all ... es. He was a friend to rich and poor; pacifists and Black toiled as a voting rights champion ... worked as an exec- Panthers; Democrat, independent and Republican; ur- utive at Reynolds Electric ... knew and applied Assembly ban and rural; Nevadans and international. rules with knowledge, wit, and aplomb ... ensured hotels’ Even as Joe campaigned in his latter Senate cam- safety because of his advocacy for sprinklers ... sought paigns, he continued to knock on the doors of his constit- necessary tax increases from gaming. uents; never shying away from whatever criticism that Is there more? Let’s not forget that Joe Neal served might come up in an up-close and personal fashion. as a community parent who would school anyone who sat We cannot forget that he loved his family and protect- still long enough to listen, read the books he suggested, ed their privacy. and learned to engage with him in the critical thinking I believe that in a true Joe Neal fashion, right now he process. and John Lewis are high-fiving and having spirited dis- If he was your friend, he forced you to think and not cussions about the good trouble they engaged in that was take the easy way out of a conversation/spirited discus- never shared with any of us. sion. My friend, the Westside Slugger, Nevada State Sena- His faith in the possibilities of the Black community tor, Guru, Freedom Fighter, Griot, rest in the peace that was firm, never wavering. His faith in Nevada was just surpasses all understanding. as strong. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, he served on the Board of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Claytee D. White is Director of the Oral History Re- Board to secure federal funds for community programs. search Center at UNLV Libraries. She interviewed Joe Neal Joe did not expect nor crave glory and accolades. He in 2006.

LasVegasBlackImage.com 5 Angel Brock Gwen Walker Yes, I will take the vaccine as I’ve been closely following the research of Pfizer Not at this time. Not enough testing. ... It and Moderna’s development trials and came out too quickly. A lot of conflicting outcomes. As a medical professional who stories. I definitely don’t want there to be will soon be a provider, it’s my role and a chance for another type of “Tuskegee responsibility to educate, but as well Experiment.” So, I’ll wait for more test- as demonstrate my confidence in med- ing to be done. icine. Far too long African-Americans have suffered health disparities due to institutionalized racism, but also our own perceptions of the medical field. As Will you take the a leader in the Las Vegas community I have to put my words into action to help decrease the lack of confidence that Afri- can-Americans have towards my beloved field. I cannot ask anyone to advocate for COVID-19 vaccine? themselves when they have ingrained distrust in the medical community that doesn’t advocate for them.

Cassandra Lewis Yes, when it is time. My niece who is a nurse, and my cousin who is a doctor, both live in Texas — and they have taken the vaccine.

Pete Peterson Curtis E. Bryant Blacks were complicit in the crimes The COVID virus has already mutated against humanity committed by the ... and there is supposedly a new strand Gwen E. Amie My daughter took the vaccine yesterday U.S. government. The government can discovered in Europe. Currently, there and teaches pharmacy at UTSA. They always find Blacks that are willing to is a reason the federal government has have done a lot of research and recently sell out the black community. No, the put into a mandate that anyone who has had an online panel of African-American U.S. government has a long history of received this vaccine series will not have doctors to answer questions. Bottom line, conducting medical and chemical exper- the legal rights toward litigation against the vaccine most likely won’t be available iments on Blacks. Now, all of a sudden, the vaccine companies or its developers. Crystal McFarling I’d do the Moderna vaccine only because for us to take for another three to four they need Blacks again to go along with That’s a “no” from me. this vaccine. I have experienced COVID firsthand — months. So by that time we all will know. and it was rough. continued on next page>> 6 JANUARY HEALTHIER YOU COVID and pregnancy By Dr. Annette Mayes OB/GYN

ccording to ing COVID-19. Consider the level of risk tizer with at least 60% alcohol. Athe Centers when deciding whether or not to go out or • Avoid activities where taking these for Disease Con- interact with people who do not live with steps might be difficult. trol and Pre- you during this COVID-19 pandemic. If you contract COVID-19 you might vention (CDC), The best way to protect yourself and want to get doctor recommended vac- pregnant wom- to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 is cines during your pregnancy. This may en are at an to: help protect you and your baby. The increased risk • Limit interaction with people who Linda Bussell for severe ill- might have been exposed to or might be whooping cough (Tdap) vaccine during pregnancy might help protect your baby I will take the COVID vaccine for myself ness and death infected with COVID-19 — including peo- and everyone I know. I work at the hospi- from COVID-19, ple within your household, as much as against whooping cough, which can have tal. Taking the vaccine for my loved ones compared to women who are not preg- possible. similar symptoms to COVID-19. in my life and yours. nant. Additionally, pregnant women with • Take steps to prevent getting Current evidence suggests that the COVID-19 might be at increased risk for COVID-19 when you do interact with oth- risk of a newborn getting COVID-19 from other adverse outcomes, such as preterm ers. their mother is low, especially when the birth (delivering the baby earlier than 37 • Wear a mask, especially when you mother takes steps (such as wearing a weeks). cannot keep distance from other people. mask and her washing hands) to prevent There is virtually no realistic path Avoid others who are not wearing masks spread before and during care of the to zero risk of COVID-19 infection, so it or ask others around you to wear a mask newborn. is important to know how to be as safe • Stay at least 6 feet away from others as possible. In general, the more people outside your household. For more information, call Las Vegas are around, the closer you interact with • Wash your hands with soap and wa- All Women’s Care at (702) 522-9640. Or them, and the longer that interaction, the ter for at least 20 seconds. If soap and visitst u a 700 Shadow Lane #165 in Las higher your risk of getting and spread- water are not available, use a hand sani- Vegas.

Fannie Mitchell Yes, we are okay with our children re- ceiving the vaccination to attend school. But, we need more information about the Coronavirus’ vaccine.

Tiffany McNeely Lynn Jones I don’t feel it’s beneficial. I have allergy After I’ve done my research and after issues and it leads to anaphylactic shock. many, many others have taken the vac- Claytee White There are reports that people who suffer cine I will consider it. When my time I will consider taking the vaccine after a from this should not take the COVID vac- comes, and the necessary changes and few months, and when it’s my time — I cine. I don’t want to risk going into the adjustments have taken place, that will will get in line or not. But, I will have the hospital. When I do it’s rough on the body be a better time for me. Ask me this evidence to make an informed decision. and it takes months to recover. question mid next year and I’ll have a “yes” or “no” answer.

LasVegasBlackImage.com 7 Why We’re Here For more than a decade, Las Vegas Black Image has been part of a long tradition of positive self-examination in chronicling the Black experience in America. And we’re just getting started.

hen you think about the image that exhibits wa extensive and much praised. In WBlack Americans project to the the Spring of 1900, Paris Exposition judges world, there’s no overlooking the work awarded him a gold medal for his role as and words of W.E.B. Du Bois — the think- "collaborator" and "compiler" of materials er and historian whose activism led to the for the exhibit. creation of the NAACP. According to the Las Vegas Black Image Magazine Library of Congress: grabbed Du Bois’ historic baton more At the turn of the century Du Bois than a decade ago, determined to create compiled a series of photographs for the a magazine that would reflect the “posi- “American Negro” exhibit at the 1900 Par- tive” literary and photographic imagery is Exposition. He organized the 363 images of African Americans in Nevada. Before into albums, entitled Types of American Las Vegas Black Image Magazine came Negroes, Georgia, U.S.A. and Negro Life in to be, images of African Americans in Georgia, U.S.A. our city and state — if any — displayed At the time, D u B ois was a professor of so- us according to negative stereotypes. But ciologyt a Atlanta University, committed to along came our 44th President Barack combating racism with empirical evidence Obama — which changed the narrative of of the economic, social, and cultural con- what a Black man and family looked like. ditionsf o African Americans. He believed Las Vegas Black Image seeks to con- that a clear revelation of the facts of Afri- tinue the image breaking perception of to- can American life and culture would chal- day’s African Americans and the stories lenge the claims of biological race scientists of success that define the Black communi- influential at the time, which proposed that ty. African Americans were inherently inferi- According to Las Vegas Black Image oro t Anglo-Americans. The photographs of owners/publishers Charles Tureaud and affluent young African American men and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud, “There is still women challenged the scientific "evidence" so much work to be done, but we are so and popular racist caricatures of the day blessed to chronicle Black lifestyle and that ridiculed and sought to diminish Afri- achievement in Nevada — and we cele- can American social and economic success. brate all the supporters and readers of Further, the wide range of hair styles and the magazine. African-Americans have skin tones represented in the photographs played an indelible role in building the en- demonstrated that the so-called "Negro tertainment capital into what it is today. type"s wa in fact a diverse group of distinct The positive images tell a story that we individuals. The one public statement Du capture each month. African-American Bois made concerning these photographs notables, celebrities and influencers have was that visitors to the American Negro ex- poured their talents into Black culture — hibit would find "several volumes of photo- which has inspired positive movement in graphsf o typical Negro faces, which hardly Black communities across America. We Images from W.E.B. Du Bois’ Paris Exhibit (Photos courtesy of Library of Congress) square with conventional American ideas." are thrilled to continue this journey of Du Bois's work for the American Negro impact.”

8 JANUARY Las Vegas-Clark County Library District renews Vegas Strong Academy for Semester Two!

he Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will ate activities with other children. It’s an ideal solution branches will reopen on January 4, at 25% capacity Tcontinue its partnership with the City of Las Vegas for both parents and children during this challenging (and no more than 50 people), and urban branches will in hosting four Vegas Strong Academy locations that time.” once again offer Early Open hours for students Monday will support distance learning for the second semester The Library District is currently closed due to the through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Students can also for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins on January increase in COVID-19’ cases in Southern Nevada. How- find hundreds of free online learning resources on the 4, 2021. ever, Mr. James emphasized that all urban library Library District’s website at LVCCLD.org. Library District locations include the Clark County Parents are urged to register early for Vegas Strong Library, Windmill Library, West Las Vegas Library, Academy locations, as seats are limited due to social and East Las Vegas Library. All enrolled children will distancing and the governor’s 25% capacity mandate. enjoy free breakfast and dinner, crafts, activities, safe, Temperature checks, social distancing, hand wash- caring and affordable options for distance learning and ing, and sanitizing protocols will be adhered to at all support for students in kindergarten through eighth Vegas Strong Academy locations as well as Library Dis- grade. trict branches. In addition, staff and students at Vegas The West Las Vegas Library location includes limit- Strong Academies are required to wear face coverings. ed seats for high school-age participants. Vegas Strong Vegas Strong Academies are offered at the following Academy curriculum for high school students will focus Library District branch locations: on leadership skills, community service, workforce de- • Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. velopment, and college preparation, while providing a • East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E. Bonanza Road. safe, distance learning environment. • West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Registration is now open online for the second se- • Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. mester of Vegas Strong Academy at www.lasvegasne- The cost for all academies is $20 per day per child, vada.gov/VegasStrongAcademy. Information on how to or $100 per week. There is also a one-time $20 registra- apply for financial aid can also be found there and more tion fee. Financial assistance is available for qualifying details are outlined. The program restarts on January families based on household size and income. Aid is not 4, 2021, but sign-ups are ongoing based on availability. applicable towards registration of late pick-ups fees. According to Fred James, acting director of the Li- Applications are available at all academy locations brary District, “We are proud to continue offering this or online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/VegasStrong- excellent distance learning program for children in Academy. Completed applications must be submitted kindergarten through 8th grade. Parents will find an in-person at an academy location and will take approxi- environment that closely mirrors the school experience, mately one week to be processed. For more information, with support for online learning and fun, age-appropri- call 702-229-CARE (2273).

LasVegasBlackImage.com 9 Belinda Denise gets into the holiday spirit. Corey Jasper gets back to his workouts in the gym while staying safe.

Dr. Tiffany Tyler brings joy for the Holidays. Anyika Hunt and her son had a great Christmas

Cast members from the iconic television show “Good Times” reunite: Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, John Amos and Janet DuBois.

10 JANUARY YOU! HAVE THE POWER Democracy Prevails…What's Next? By Dr. Ellen Brown Welcome to 2021! New the citizenry and elector- this partial list — what has beliefs of what a democracy should look ate of this country as it is changed and what is still on like. How will you define democracy and Year – New Governing Body supposed to be — for all. It the table? commit to exercising your power given goes on to state that it is a • Global Pandemic – New Opportunities for within it? What’s next? You decide. Talk type of government where • Racial Divide Change. power rests with the people • Political Divide to me. he United States of America is a versus a family (monarchy) • Poverty YOU Have the power! Tdemocracy. The past four years or a single individual (total- • Inadequate and un- Dr. Ellen Brown is an affiliate faculty demonstrated increasing decline in ex- itarianism). While democ- equal public education member at Regis University, Denver. Con- pectations of what democracy meant to racy certainly undergirds • Inflation tact Dr. Brown at [email protected] Americans and the world. Should there freedom of choice by the • Employment inequi- be varying definitions of this term for people to select its leadership, we have ties the United States of America? just experienced how there seems to be • Health care access and equality Democracy: a government in which room for that same leadership to impose • Unsteady economy the supreme power is vested in the peo- their own versions of power. So now that • Growing environmental concerns ple and exercised by them directly or America has a “new” leader and lead- Expand this list. Include additional indirectly through a system of represen- ership coming into power, what’s next? needs and privileges which you hold high tation usually involving periodically held Will relationships between the two major on your list of importance to a democ- free elections (Merriam-Webster). parties get better so we can get on with racy for all the people. Then, combine This definition pretty much describes what we elected them all to do? Consider with those who share your values and

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 13 HEALTH IS THE NEW HAPPY! New Year, New Mindset By Tiffany McNeely

t’s finally a lot of crying took place in 2020. It’s OK. I may be working out and it begins to get saying yes, stop answering text messag- I2021! Give We will be OK. The beauty of this is that difficult. If I say in my mind “I can’t do es and calls right away, cut off things yourself a we all are experiencing this together. this ... it hurts ... it's too hard,” I will that don’t serve me, and continue to give break and Mentally it took a toll on us all. I do be- stop to take a break or want to quit ver- through community service a hug! This lieve that now is the time to start new sus telling myself “Keep going ... you got • Business goals: develop a marketing p a n d e m i c and renew your thinking to make 2021 a this ... come on girl!” and put my foot on plan for 2021, increase sales by 40% caught us all better year. the throttle. • Education goals: invest in me, finish by surprise. I always take the first month of the I wanted to share my goals with you my AA (9 classes away), take my CAM, If you were new year to reflect. I ask myself what are for 2021. I look at all aspects of my life so train and study taking a role as a public like many of we going to do better this year. It’s really that I can work to achieve balance in all servant us, your mind a time to look within myself and be real areas. I like to write a list out and post it • Girl Get it together goals: stop eat- may have felt with myself. When you have a positive on my wall to remind me every day: ing out every day. Meal prep daily, save like it was going crazy. I know I felt like mindset it will allow you to go far and • Physical goals: Lose 50 pounds (car- more money, stop scrolling when you’re I was out of my mind at first. A fog for achieve your goals. ryover from 2020), workout 3-4 times a bored (social media), drink your gallon weeks. The top two searched questions For example, I know on my busy week, run a mile under 10 minutes, and of water, and tell yourself you are worthy on Google in 2020 were, “Is it normal to weeks, if I don’t tell myself that I am go- love your body no matter what! daily! talk to yourself?” and “Is it normal to ing to meal prep and get myself ready I • Mental goals: Meditate and pray Remember who you are and don’t look cry every day?” end up spending more money that week in the a.m., continue reading personal back. The year 2021 will be epic if you I said to give yourself a break, because because I choose to eat out. Other times, development and leadership books, stop say so!

Local author Keith Trench is excited about his book, OG Rees Bee celebrates his birthday with family. Robert Duane Bush is embraced by his son Robert Marcus Bush. who “Escaping the Lower Self.” celebrated his birthday.

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Thou believest that there is one God; thou doesn’t well; the devils also believe, and tremble. Soul Source A new family-owned restaurant looks to carry on a proud Historic Westside tradition.

as Vegas’ Historic Westside has family-owned business and we pride Lbeen home to many successful ourselves with treating everyone who local eateries: places like Hamburger enters our restaurant with respect and Heaven and Chez Restaurant are leg- great customer service. Family Soul endary. Now there is the new Family is a place where people can come for Soul Restaurant, specializing in soul a good meal and to be around great food favorites like banana pud- people from the community.” ding, peach cobbler, col- According to Ra- lard greens, fried cat- mona, “Family Soul fish, mac-and-cheese, restaurant has and more. a streamlined Married couple menu with popu- Daniel and Ramo- lar items such as na Chatman opened our original Soul Family Soul on No- Food Wrap that is vember 9, 2020 — a combination of when most businesses greens, yams and were being negatively fish or chicken. The affected by the COVID traditional meals are pandemic. According to Dan- also available and our fried iel, “Many people have asked why catfish and fried chicken keeps our I would open our restaurant during customers very happy. Also, everyone COVID. My answer is, ‘why not?’ needs to try our southern inspired ba- There is no better time than the pres- nana pudding — it is so good.” ent. The opportunity for us to open “Being greeted at the door and was proposed to us and we went for it.” Family Soul owners Daniel and Ramona Chatman making sure the customer is happy Having operated a successful Soul and comfortable is how we Food Café Express food truck business define hospitality. Fami- for 10 years, Daniel always had aspi- ly Soul is a throwback to rations to grow the business. “Family the past soul food restau- Soul restaurant is an extension of my food truck business,” he said. “Ulti- rants we remember from mately, we knew we wanted to open the Historic Westside. But a restaurant and we knew we had to we are very modern in our move into a brick-and-mortar building. approach, and we have ca- This has been a longtime dream of tering services offered to mine and I am happy we did it. We are big businesses as well. We here to serve the community and the are here to please the cus- people of Las Vegas. Our restaurant tomer. What the customer brings great quality and flavorful food wants we will try to deliv- to our valley. As the years have gone er. We are here to give the by working in this business, we have entire family an experience gotten better and better — and maybe they won’t forget at Family one day we will be on the Las Vegas Soul.” Strip.” For additional informa- Daniel admits that he is a “grind- tion you can call 725-205-5085 er,” and is motivated to serve the or visit Family Soul restau- people of Las Vegas with great food rantt a 2300 North Rainbow and the best hospitality. “We are a Ste. 108, Las Vegas, NV 89108

LasVegasBlackImage.com 15 FOOD FOR THE SOUL | ORGANIC CHEF ROBERT BLANKS

Creamy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

Songstress Brittany Soul and actor/comedian Pauly Shore.

Here is a lighter version of one of my favorite chicken dishes. For my family, this one is a keeper Prep Time: 10 minutes Directions Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings • In a shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour. Sheila Collins congratulates Judge Belinda Harris as first Ingredients • In a large skillet over medium heat, elected Black woman judge for North Las Vegas. melt 1 tablespoon butter and oil. Add • 1 cup Organic all-purpose flour chicken and cook until golden on both • Pinch of kosher salt sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper chicken from pan and place on a clean • 4 Organic boneless skinless plate. chicken breasts • Make marsala sauce: Melt remain- • 2 tbsp. butter, divided ing 1 tablespoon butter in skillet and add • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are • 8 oz. baby bella or cremini golden, and liquid has been released, 6 mushrooms, sliced to 8 minutes (if the pan looks dry, add a • 2 cloves garlic, minced splash of olive oil). Add garlic and cook • 3/4 c. Superiore Marsala wine until fragrant, then season with salt. • 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth • Add marsala, chicken broth, heavy • 1/2 c. good heavy cream cream, and parsley and bring to a sim- • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley mer. • 1 tsp of Parmesano Reggiano • Return chicken to skillet and spoon • 1 box of Capellini (optional) sauce over breasts. Simmer until chicken (If you like, you can cook some Organic is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Capellini pasta for serving under Chick- • Serve over capellini, if desired. Don’t en marsala) forget parmesano. Veronica Strong Young and her daughter Sydnee Young pose for a Christmas photo.

16 JANUARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | KEIDI OBI AWADU ‘If we don’t change or transform, our fate as Black people is sealed’

eidi Obi Awadu has authored his 38th book, Beginning around 1990 I really started to focus on K“Fade to Black: The Passing of a Great Race.” the science of population and population control and Awadu describes himself as a “scientific futurist of Af- growth. Also, the attributes that give a population its rican heritage in the world today. My focus is to man- dynamic. And as early as 1992 I started writing pa- age nation building because Africans need to advance pers giving warnings that African-Americans were highly-functioning capabilities in various logic-based not paying attention to our demographics, our fertili- means of forecasting the future. Scientific futurism ty dynamics and to our overall population. Rule num- includes the disciplines of demographics, science, tech- ber-one on this planet is, “survival of the fetus.” While nology trends, economic patterns, geology, planetary we perceive ourselves to be as fit as other people within resources, sociology, culture, politics, environment, cli- this society or around the world — our behaviors and mate change, humanities, alternative futures analysis, outcomes from those behaviors must also reflect this health, biology, as well as trends in education. Scientif- fitness. Unfortunately, my book, “Fade to Black,” has ic futurism requires the intellectual organizing of data some of the worst things to report on African-American patterns across these spectrums of disciplines toward people, such as the epidemic rise in childhood diseases the aim of creating processes for successfully travers- — how obesity has overcome our people and impact- ing the future.” ing our children. We are talking about a pandemic of non-communal diseases that include: high blood pres- Las Vegas Black Image Magazine sat down with sure, diabetes, and cancers. We add these all togeth- Awadu to delve deeper into his book and philosophy. er and weigh them against the very steep decline in our fertility since the 1960s and the outcome, to sum it What makes you such a scholar of African-American Keidi Obi Awadu all up in a sentence: African-Americans have up to 45 demographics? years left in existence. the growth and the decline of people within its natural This has been a lifelong pursuit. I am the son of a fertility rate. Things such as health — the ability to feed chemist — in a highly scientific household. I never went Is the economic instability also sending African-Ameri- and educate the group. Demographics are important to college, but I ended up working in a scientific labo- cans on a decline? because they are an indicator of a group’s short-term ratory. Within a year of graduating high school, I spent Yes! There was a 1944 book that came out called, “An or long-term life. four years there. When most people went on to college American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern for four years, I was already working the field. I publish Democracy,” written by a Swedish Nobel Peace Prize What inspired you to write “Fade to Black”? my ... research findings and that is what makes me an winning economist, Gunnar Myrdal. The study for the “Fade to Black” is really the accumulation of all the expert. I spent a lot of time in renowned research librar- book was paid for by Andrew Carnegie. The study was ies around the country before the internet came out. other books I have written. In fact, in Chapter 2, I have done as the United States was just going into World War Now I am able to visit major research libraries around a description of every book I have published. “Fade to II. The question arose within the National Security es- the world on my laptop. Black” ultimately was not an easy or a pleasant book to tablishment: “Are there any disgruntled groups inside write. I have been issuing warnings to people of Afri- of America that might serve and align themselves with How are you defining demographics? can heritage in America and around the world over the external enemies?” This was a very serious question Demographics is the study of numbers of people and course of years, because many of the behaviors that we that the United States had to answer to at the time of it defines a group's existence in history that comes to- have acted out are hurting us as Black people. global World War. The same question had been asked gether as a large group — then we say we have a “de- during World War I. During that time they said there mographic understanding.” The demographic includes What is the overall message that your book delivers? continued on page 18 >> When we talk about Black economics in the United States, we have to ask ourselves, “Do we have a plan?”

LasVegasBlackImage.com 17 << continued from page 17 of investment is equivalent to [what] China invested in were five enemies — one of which was Black protest — the African continent, 54 countries at that time. China which was very heightened in the beginning of the 20th received a 5 to 1 return on their investment in interna- Century. In Myrdal’s book on page 167 he indicates, “If tional trade. We have to ask the question, “What did we forget about the means for a moment and consider we get for spending $62.7 billion of our money which the quantitative goal — the overwhelming majority of was much needed for the United States’ consumer infra- white Americans desire that there be as few as possible structure?” of African-Americans in America. If the Negro could For example, what we didn’t get was grocery store be eliminated from America in increased numbers, this would meet white approval.” Three pages later — “We chains. You know there are 211 full service supermar- see the quantitative goal. Let us talk about the means ket chains (a chain is ownership of 3 stores or more) in to do so.” the nation. When I wrote another book of mine called The best news I have to report is that Black economic “The Repairing,” in 2016 — Hispanics owned 23 grocery stability is happening outside America. The best news store chains in the United States and African-Americans I have to report is that we are African people on this owned 1 in Alabama. Six months after this book came planet while the American middle class is shrinking. out the Alabama grocery store chain closed down, so In fact, during this COVID virus year the really rich of there are zero African-American owned grocery stores one percent are making money at the fastest rate ever. change or transform, our fate as Black people is sealed. in the United States. The Hispanic owned grocery store When Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos can make $13 billion in One year ago during December and November, be- one day — while 30 million Americans are out of jobs, fore COVID, African-Americans for 61 days — above chains have grown from 23 in 2016 to 37 chains in the businesses are closing up and going bankrupt, house- our normal spending patterns throughout the year — United States to date. When we talk about Black eco- holds are going bankrupt — we are going to have to spent an additional $1.1 billion a day for 61 days for hol- nomics in the United States, we have to ask ourselves, realize that something is terribly amiss. And if we don’t iday shopping. That equates to $62.7 billion. That type “Do we have a plan?”

Songstress Kimberly E. Bailey is living her best life.

The swearing in of Judge Belinda Harris was adminis- tered by Judge Karen Bennett Haron. The Clark family enjoys the holiday and looks forward to a great 2021.

18 JANUARY Building a new Legacy The community breaks ground on a new park that honors the Historic Westside.

he new Legacy Park will serve as be completed in Winter 2021. Ta place for people to experience According to Commissioner Week- the outdoors on the Historic Westside. ly, “This park will be a tribute to many Construction of the park has begun off trailblazers who gave people like me and Mount Mariah Drive near Martin L. Councilman Crear the opportunity to be King Boulevard — and Clark County where we are today. They taught us early Commissioner Lawrence Weekly and Las on that for those to whom much is giv- Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear of- en much is required. I’m so grateful we ficially kicked off construction at the re- are able to find a way to honor them and cent groundbreaking event. thank them.” “I am so excited to see construction The Legacy Park will incorporate begin on this park that will become a unique elements, such as a timeline of keystone in Ward 5 and the Las Vegas the Historic Westside and an interpretive Legacy Park groundbreaking community,” Councilman Crear said. “A walking trail. It also will include public beautiful park to celebrate the history of artwork and the stories of the Westside the Historic Westside is going to be truly told in unique ways. In addition, the special.” park will feature trees, landscaping and The Legacy Park development is a a playground and will be located in the partnership between the City of Las Ve- heart of the Enterprise Park develop- gas and Clark County, and is expected to ment.

Councilman Cedric Crear speaks at the Legacy Park groundbreaking. Councilman Crear looks on as Commissioner Lawrence Weekly speaks.

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