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LasVegasBlackImage.com 3 Critical Race Theory, My Sitdown Part! By Louie Overstreet ace in America is not a most succinct (but not nec- Rtheory — it is a histor- essarily the best) definition ical fact. However, race is I have reviewed was in the always complicated by at Encyclopedia Britannica: least four facts: “Intellectual movement and United WE RISE! 1. Non-progressive loosely organized frame- whites fear losing “their” work of legal analysis based e are living in a day where there wings of creativity and to be you! No one country and harbor the on the premise that race is is so much division causing on- can really take anything from you. No W mistaken belief that Blacks not a natural, biologically going hostility, violence, and death. one can be you. The evolution of a true are secretly seeking retri- grounded feature of physi- Those of us who are God fearing must leader and creator can’t ever be stopped bution. cally distinct subgroups of ask the question: “What part am I play- by any duplicity. Others will always 2. We (Blacks) foolishly human beings but a socially ing in the consistent divide and the divi- believe that because of the desire the authentic quench of the real constructed category that is used to op- sion within my own community?” sacrifices made and the tough times ex- thing! press and exploit people of color. Critical We all can be honest with ourselves perienced by our ancestors, we are enti- We must embody a repellent against race theorists hold that the law and legal and speak the truth. Even if it is with- tled to some sort of a reverse-privilege those who wish to divide with negative institutions in the United States are in- in the quiet noise reflecting from our for Black folks. words to pull others away. Away from herently racist insofar as they function hearts. Everyone knows when you hear 3. The treatment of racial minorities what threatens them. to create, maintain social, economic, nonsense, but because of the need to feel — and for that matter, females — is in Choose to be an activist for unifica- and political inequalities between whites accepted within a particular group—you direct conflict with the founding docu- tion — no matter the cost. Be the war- and nonwhites, especially African-Amer- join in. Just know to follow nonsense or ments of our nation. rior to lead instead of being led to say cancelling people, things, or concepts 4. Any discussion of race in America icans.” negative words, act dismissively, or stop knocks at the door of your insecurities — as an academic undertaking or based Admittedly, I do not know much — and perpetuates a movement of destruc- a celebration when someone wins —es- on raw emotion — is uncomfortable, even just a little more than my detractors give tion that will soon affect your children’s pecially within our community. for the most fair-minded citizen. me credit for. But our reality ain’t a the- dreams of progression. Peace is found when you open the How many Americans choose to deal ory, it is a historical fact as documented The unification of a community is the space for people to be themselves, and in with race can be characterized by the in the Declaration of Independence, U.S. greatest gift we give ourselves. To only return you will find space for yourself. most famous line from the movie “A Few Constitution, the Civil War, the lynching support static and a non-level up mind- Unite with love. Remember God Good Men.” Jack Nicholson’s character, of over 4,000 Blacks, and Jim Crow laws. set is to take a hammer and crush the made you also in the image of Himself Col. Nathan Jessup, stated, “You can’t (Chuck Bremer, now that you have hopes and dreams of our ancestors. The and don’t let anyone or anything cancel handle the truth!” In this case, “you” are egged me into writing this column, is it wonderful thing is that there is space. that part! Frankie Beverly said it best: the citizens of the USA. okay to send along the “what say you?” There is space for you to expand your “WE ARE ONE!” Regarding Critical Race Theory, the criticism I am going to receive?)

4 JULY Did you know that a homeowner’s net worth is 45 times that of a renter’s?

Southern Nevadans will be Home At Last™ in Rural Nevada! Down Payment Assistance Up to $25,000 for Eligible Homebuyers with Incomes Up to $135,000

Home At Last™ is a program of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority and is available in communities with populations under 150,000. In addition to Nevada’s 15 rural counties, the following communities in Clark County are eligible: Enterprise, Whitney, Summerlin South, Winchester, Mesquite, Boulder City, Laughlin, Unincorporated Clark County.

Down Payment Assistance is provided in the form of a 3-year second mortgage that is completely forgiven after living in the home as a primary residence for the first three years.There is NO interest and there are NO payments on the down payment assistance provided! Visit HomeAtLastEducation.org to get started with our free homebuyer education! Completion is a program requirement.

Home At Last™, a program of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority does not originate mortgage loans. Eligibility for the program is determined by licensed lenders approved to offer the Home At Last™ program. Home At Last™ participating lenders are responsible to follow all program guidelines and reserve loans at the rates published at eHousingPlus. Not all applicants will qualify. This is not an offer to lend money or solicit a mortgage application. Deidra Green We need to help those who lack the docu- ments needed for voter registration. Robin Rachelle Advocate for voter etiquette. Start within your own family and inner circle by making certain they’re all registered. Assist and make sure that they have proper doc- umentation and knowledge of local elec- tion issues and candidates. Then commit to educating teens about to turn 18 who How should Black need to get registered. Assist our elders with transportation and personally commit to taking them to the polls or early voting. I commit myself to getting ten people address voter individuals to vote who initially had no intention to vote. I also use my social me- suppression? dia to encourage people to go vote! Patricia Snowden Do not procrastinate. Go vote.

Louis Overstreet Learn the new rules of the road.

Cheria Goodloe Kelvin Gordon Until we educate ourselves about nation- We have to vote Mitch McConnell and his ality, voting is just proof of our slavery. racist cronies out of office. Lester Lewis We have to get more involved in local pol- Claytee White itics and the overall legislative process. Vote and take all your friends with you.

6 JULY UNLV has created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country, in part demonstrated by our ranking as the nation’s second most diverse university. We celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We embrace core values of equity and inclusion, listening to others with an open mind and supporting each other in our differences. Together with you, we are making a difference.

To learn more, visit unlv.edu How Las Vegas’ Black realtorsSold are creating wealth for African-American families. Standard How Las Vegas’ Black realtors are creating wealth for African-American families.

here was a time when African-Amer- served as the President) held its annual leveling the homeownership landscape potentially create passive income, as Ticans in Las Vegas had no choice but picnic there. in Nevada — by sharing homeowner- well as provide beneficiaries with their to live in what is now the Historic West- As we celebrate the current housing ship education, programs, and financial first lump sum of money. Home buying side community. landscape in Nevada, we pay tribute to assistance opportunities with the Black can seem intimidating, but you buy the But the federal Fair Housing Act was the many African-American realtors community. home, not the market. When looking to enacted in 1968, and a wave of desegre- making home ownership possible for Las Vegas Black Image Magazine, purchase a home, it’s important to have gation opened up new possibilities for everyone across the valley. Their dedi- along with the Rural Housing Authori- a professional to guide you through the African-Americans to live where they cation is responsible for the prosperous ty’s “Home At Last” program, recently process. No one works with sales peo- wanted to live and to buy land through- growth we see in Las Vegas, Henderson, feted Las Vegas’ Black realtors at a cel- ple, we work with friends so regardless out the valley. What some may not re- North Las Vegas and other areas around ebratory reception to honor their com- of who your real estate professional is, alize is that before desegregation, Black the entire state. mitment to driving homeownership and make sure it is someone you trust, that is families in Las Vegas owned property Their work is particularly impactful creating generational wealth for Black knowledgeable and that values you more in the downtown area of Fremont Street for the Black community: across Ameri- families in Nevada. than their commission. It’s time to stop and land near the McCarran Airport. In ca, Black families are much less likely to According to realtor Dez Black, renting and see how $1.4 trillion Black fact, the first Black nurse in Southern own their own home compared to White “Home ownership is without a doubt the Nevada was Lubertha Johnson — who families and other races. Since home- most sought-after experience amongst dollars can shift the market! As my Vic- moved to Las Vegas in 1943, and joined ownership is the key to wealth, the Black all generations. Aside from my rela- tory MBC family used to say, ‘You’re her parents on a 24-acre ranch in Para- homeownership gap is directly tied to the tionship with Jesus, I don’t know what already paying a mortgage, it just isn’t dise Valley where they raised chickens nation’s Black-white wealth gap. And un- is more important to me than making yours.’ My brand, @SoldByBlack, is near Eastern Avenue and Sunset Road. fortunately according to statistical data, sure my family and successors to come committed to educating people on the Many Blacks in Las Vegas found the the gap has continued to widen in recent will never have to struggle. Home own- market and strengthening our people in ranch to be a favorite recreational spot years. It is promising to see so many Af- ership is not just lumber of land, it’s an the many facets of building generational and the local NAACP (which Johnson rican-American realtors committed to asset that can forever appreciate and wealth.”

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 9 Hollywood stars attend the Bill Pickett Rodeo in Las Vegas. Channel 3 News anchor Latoya Silmon receives two Emmy Awards

City Councilman Cedric Crear attends a Juneteenth celebration.

Dez Black performs during a Juneteenth celebration at Doolittle Community Center Diane Pollard of the Rainbow Dreams Educational Foundation

Community icon Trish Harris enjoys the Juneteenth Tameka Henry, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, celebration. and Kasina Boone North Las Vegas City Councilwoman Sayles Group CEO Sydni Sayles and Kasina Pamela Goynes and her husband. Boone at the NAACP Juneteenth luncheon.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING | ENGLAND MARIE Struggle of the Climb: Funding Disparities for Leaders of Color hat do we really tions, community partners and Dr. Jeffrey Thompkins, Nevada chapter months or more. That is particularly Wknow about the non- sponsors. president of the National Nonprofit Mi- concerning in the midst of a pandemic profit world? Funding Realizing the challeng- nority Association. and financial crisis, when groups face disparities and inequities, es and opposition they face, Even when nonprofits with leaders of increased demands for services and a exacerbated by the impact these nonprofits decided to join color won grants, differences remained. loss of funding. With low reserves and re- of COVID-19, have been forces and collaborated and cu- The funding gaps and financial struggles strictions on much of their money, many festering for years — as rated Aspiration Center LV: a faced by leaders of color are clear indica- significantly less funding state-of-the-art facility that of- tions that funders don’t trust leaders of organizations will not survive past the has found its way to mi- fers 22 programs and services color to spend money wisely. pandemic. nority-led and Black-led to get our community members “Unrestricted assets are the cushion Many foundations have discussed nonprofits that are unique- from situational crisis to inde- — the breathing room that gives organi- equity and diversity training for staff ly positioned to solve these pendence and stability. zations the ability to pivot, to be entre- — but progress has been slow, and foun- complex social problems. Research shows that white-led non- preneurial, to be more sustainable. All of dation staff remain largely white. Nine- Here’s the bottom line: Nonprofits led profits had budgets that were 24 percent that wiggle room and cushion that white ty-two percent of foundation presidents by people of color win less grant money larger than nonprofits led by people of led nonprofits have that Black-led non- are white, as are nearly 70 percent of with more strings attached. color. It also found that nonprofits led by profits automatically don’t, and that is so Two minority-led nonprofits here in Black women received less money than profound,” said Thompkins. program officers. Diversifying grant Las Vegas — JET Foundation (a local those led by Black men or white women. Organizations like the JET Founda- funding for minority-led nonprofits can nonprofit that advocates for the under- For nonprofits that focus on some of the tion and Dreamsickle Kids are under- be an effective way to reduce the racial served community) and Dreamsickle same issues, the gaps were even larger. funded and for that reason they have funding gap. Expanding opportunities Kids Foundation (a leading sickle cell or- Among nonprofits focused on improving smaller staffs, smaller budgets, and little and diversifying funding between non- ganization) — shared their experiences life outcomes for Black men, revenue at to no operating reserves. “We call it phil- profits and minority-led nonprofits will in this area. They provided insight into organizations with Black leaders was anthropic redlining,” said Thompkins. build better trust and relationships with how being minority-led nonprofits impact 45 percent lower than nonprofits led by A study of organizations led by Afri- people or color who are doing the work on their capacity and competitiveness for whites. can Americans found that in December funding, as they offer the same or more “In some ways, this is not surprising. 2020, 60 percent of the 66 groups it sur- the ground. services and have to prove worthiness of Leaders of color in the sector have been veyed had budgets of $500,000 or less. Those closest to the problem are those support from other nonprofits, organiza- talking about this for decades,” says And just 23 percent had reserves of three closest to the solution. Why FICO Matters: A Lender’s Perspective

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 13 HEALTH IS THE NEW HAPPY! Cleansing and Healing By Tiffany McNeely y fingers began always temporary. It is never go- life. It is called “Medical Medium: A little worse before it got better. Then it Mto itch so bad ing to treat the source, which is Cleanse to Heal.” It outlines meal plans went away and has not come back. that I didn’t care what where a long-term cure can be and gives information on what foods to It was a learning experience for me — damage would hap- found. I had to look outside of my eat in order to heal your body. There are because I really thought that I was going pen: I had to scratch own understanding in order to autoimmune diseases that attack our to have to live with this condition. I think until it was relieved. make this journey. It was hard bodies without an apparent cause — and that there are a lot of people who end up Now bleeding and for me because of my emotional this book teaches how to use food to heal slightly burning, I felt state. I felt defeated and I was your body. I tried the mono cleanse: eat- with a health condition and feel hopeless satisfied but defeated physically tired of my symptoms. ing only steamed potatoes, lettuce, and or like this is their new life to live. because I wasn’t sup- Once I looked in the mirror and lemon for a week straight. This type of I learned that when I focused on posed to scratch. I run told myself, “This is it, girl. Ei- cleanse where you only eat one food al- achieving supreme health by using foods the cold water and al- ther you get better or you wal- lows your body to heal. The potato is a to treat my body, healing was obtainable. low it to cure the pain for just a moment. low in pity.” From that day on I made a binder and everything that needs to flush It took focus, determination, and an in- A week later I began to notice my skin choice first in my mind and the rest fol- out of your system will attach to the po- ner fight to keep pushing until I achieved dried out and now was peeling. lowed. Every day I searched for articles tato and leave as waste. I would also my goal. I will say researching and join- This vicious cycle continued for online. I went to different doctors to gain drink 36 oz of celery juice on an empty ing online support groups were so help- months. I couldn’t understand why I was their opinions, I read books, I made sure stomach. This is very helpful to revital- ful, because the more information you suddenly dealing with a skin condition to encourage myself by meditating and ize your gut. Your gut is like a control when I have never had issues. Most im- getting good sleep. I really focused my center of the body. I found during this have the more power you have. It was portantly, how do I heal my body from thoughts on being positive and getting process doubling up on probiotics twice empowering to learn as much as I could this? A lot of times we look for quick fixes better. a day helped to flush my body with good and apply that to my life. Knowledge is or ways to treat the symptoms. That is One book I read really changed my bacteria. My condition seemed to get a power and food is here to heal our bodies.

HEALTHIER YOU Protecting your baby from Group B strep By Dr. Annette Mayes OB/GYN

roup B strep (GBS) Although most women do not GBS can cause preterm labor, causing first prenatal visit. If you have urinary Gis a type of bacte- have symptoms, GBS can cause your baby to be born too early. symptoms or a significant level of GBS in ria that is naturally vaginal burning, vaginal irrita- GBS infection can also cause your water your urine, your health provider should found in the digestive tion, and unusual discharge — to break prematurely without labor start- prescribe oral antibiotics at the time of and lower reproductive which may be mistaken for a yeast ing, causing your baby to lose a signifi- diagnosis. tracts of both men and infection and treated incorrectly. cant layer of protection. While GBS does not usually cause an women. About 1 in 4 If you have vaginitis symptoms, It is thought that babies are most often pregnant women “car- see your care provider promptly infected with GBS as they pass through infection when found in the vagina, it can ry” or are “colonized” for an exam and possible GBS test- the birth canal. GBS infections within cause an infection to your baby as the with GBS. Carrying ing. the first six days of life are called, “ear- baby passes through the vaginal canal GBS does not mean GBS can also cause bladder in- ly-onset.” during birth. GBS is routinely checked that you have an infection or are unclean fections, with or without symptoms. Your Babies can become infected with GBS for in mothers during the last 5 weeks of — anyone can carry it. provider should do a urine culture for by sources other than the mother. GBS pregnancy and if found should be treat - GBS most commonly causes infection GBS and other types of bacteria (this is infections occurring between 7 days to ed during labor in order to protect your in the blood (sepsis), the fluid and lin- not the standard urine dipstick check) at 3 months of age are called, “late-onset.” baby. ing of the brain (meningitis), and lungs the first prenatal visit. Although less common, “very-late-onset” (pneumonia). Some GBS survivors ex- These are some ways your unborn may occur after 3 months of age. For more information, call Las Vegas perience handicaps such as blindness, baby can be affected by GBS: You can help protect your unborn All Women’s Care at (702) 522-9640. Or deafness, mental challenges, and/or ce- GBS can infect your baby even before baby by asking for a urine culture for visitst u a 700 Shadow Lane #165 in Las rebral palsy. your water breaks. GBS and other types of bacteria at your Vegas.

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Freedom. When we talk about unity, it often The pursuit of it surrounds the Af- begins with our amazing team of edi- rican-American experience. And as tors, an incredible graphic artist, and America marks the Fourth of July, we the amazing arsenal of contributing also reflect on the new national holiday writers who use their skills to repre- of Juneteeenth, which commemorates sent, educate, and stimulate our read- Black people’s liberation from slavery. ers — and to breathe values of love and Economic freedom is central to the unification into our communities. And struggle — and this edition of Las it shows most powerfully in the dedica- Vegas Black Image celebrates Black tion of the advertisers who stand with realtors in Southern Nevada who are Las Vegas Black Image Magazine to working to create generational wealth keep our positive images alive. Their through Black home and business own- commitment will truly lead to a better ership. The right to vote must be exer- world for us all to prosper. cised to keep us free, so we are grateful Rise! to all who participated in this month’s Kimberly Smith | RKG-King Realty Community Speaks feature, which cov- Charles Tureaud & Group | Cell-702-280-0289 | Office: 702- ers voter suppression and the best ways Kimberly Bailey Tureaud Las Vegas Black Image publishers Charles Tureaud 309-9856 | to address it. Publishers and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud Email: [email protected] continued on the next page >>

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cox-btsvf-2021-black-image-FNL.indd 1 6/10/21 8:47 AM YOU! HAVE THE POWER Black Lives Matter By Dr. Ellen Brown s a political movement, politics and gone on to age to exercise their power and demand ings within populations of color. Their ABlack Lives Matter has create a global move- change. When we focus our minds and data shows that in 2019, African-Amer- permeated the 2021 political ment that forces people begin to pay attention to the politics sur- icans represented less than 13% of the stage and its impact is a defi- around the world to pay rounding death after death after death population, but accounted for more than nite source of action. Increas- attention to the ways that after death in a specific population, there 23% of the 1,000+ fatal shootings by the ingly — in the U.S and around Black men, women and is no denying that something inequitable police. the world — people are taking children receive inequi- is going on and someone needs to be held Does this data — which represents a closer look at the politics sur- table treatment in the accountable. Black lives vs white lives — disturb or rounding the growing number justice systems. Earlier this year, the British Broad- even puzzle you? If so, what action can of deaths among Black people “I think our movements casting Corporation presented data that you take to change the disparities of the Black Lives Matter became are showing that a whole raises and leaves unanswered ques- incidents that happen to people of color? a movement in 2013 follow- other way is possible,” tions surrounding the increasing num- By exposing these disparities, the Black ing the “not guilty” verdict said Tometi. She has seen ber of Black lives that are taken with- Lives Matter Movement builds power against George Zimmerman, who shot increases in the number of other move- out just cause or explanation. It can be leading to decrease in the taking of Black and killed teenager Trayvon Martin. ments that have come about in response found at bbc.com/news/world-us-cana- lives. Empower your Power. Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullers and Opal to the awareness raised by Black Lives da-52904593. Further, this article pub- Dr. Ellen Brown is an affiliate faculty Tometi are the founders of the move- Matter. It has gone global, and is all the lished a chart showing great disparities member at Regis University, Denver. Con- ment, which has transformed American result of the people harnessing the cour- in the percentage of fatal police shoot- tact Dr. Brown at [email protected]

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They say it’s difficult to quit smoking. But we African Americans are no stranger to hard work and determination. It’s easy that we are not used to.

We have fought through adversity and injustice; including being targeted by tobacco companies. No longer will we be silent about the negative consequences from smoking. We will fight against discrimination and judgment in part by prioritizing health and valuing life.

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Made possible with funding from the Department of Health and Human Services and brought to you by the Southern Nevada Health District. The Largest Physician Assistant Program in Nevada Malcolm Douglas, PA Student “I am honored to receive this award and be a part of alleviating the need for healthcare providers. The HRSA grant brings me one step closer $30,000-35,000 per year scholarships to my goal of practicing in for 20 students in the School of Physician medically underserved communities when I Assistant Studies who are interested in graduate.” practicing in underserved areas.

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Scholarship Requirements

Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, enrolled full-time in the Touro Nevada Physician Assistant Program, in good academic standing, come from an eligible background, and have a financial need for funding as evidenced by the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility requirements are available through the Office of Financial Aid.

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STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Touro University Nevada to admit qualified students irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To be considered for admission to any program offered by the University, a student must possess the academic credentials and professional attributes deemed essential by the respective program admissions committee for selection to the program. ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS: Touro University Nevada is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) as a branch campus of Touro University California and licensed in Nevada by the Commission on Post-Secondary Education. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Touro University Nevada School of Physician Assistant Studies sponsored by Touro University Nevada. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2022. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.