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LasVegasBlackImage.com 3 Already, The Worst Decade Of My Life? By Louie Overstreet

e are only in the four- And of course, Trump was Wteenth month of the elected. 2020s — and it’s already Over all these decades, the worst decade of my life- the disparate use of dead- time. ly force by police depart- The One Constant In the first decade of ments against citizens of my life, the 1940s, Ameri- color occurred. However, ife is ever changing. In the midst Life is one. You only get one, and ca was plunged into WWII at no time did I feel Amer- Lof it all, there is peace in becoming only you have the opportunity to expe- — the war where “all gave ica lacked the ability to one with yourself — because at the end, rience it. You can skip, hop, walk, or some and some gave all.” promote progress towards you only have you. run through the life granted by the Most The 1950s included the a more perfect union. We are the sum of our experiences High, or you can rhythmically balance Korean Conflict, McCarthy The 2020s is the first and the people who surround us. Our hearings, and the deaths of life with the occasional download of a time I ever felt the very ex- history marks the path we travel, and citizens engaged in the struggle for civil funky beat — and enjoy it. istence of America as I have known it to it is important to know ourselves in or- rights. be in jeopardy — due to the enabling of der to construct the change we desire. It’s real. And our strength is the abil- The 1960s brought the Cuban Missile a person, serving as POTUS, who repre- Things ultimately fall in with our indi- ity to interpret things that never catch Crisis and the assassinations of JFK, sented such a clear and present danger viduality. Your decision to be or not to us by surprise. It’s either stay or go. MLK, and RFK. My middle brother was to the American way of life. be. The beauty is what we find physically or murdered, too. He weaponized ill-founded white It’s all relative how one chooses a life mentally. Peace is the ability to “let go.” The 1970s included Vietnam war pro- grievance, catered to corrupt politicians, of excellence or mediocrity. One is not tests and Nixon’s resignation. Time is not our friend. It serves as and exploited the well- known fault lines better than the other, but the The 1980s saw the explosion of AIDS. the measurement of a life lived, good or judge is the peace to sleep well at night. My father passed. of race, gender, class, and religion in bad. The memories are all that we can We can live a life of celebration for The 1990s was the decade that saw America. maintain, until time takes it away. Live, all that we encounter. Some things bring Uncle Thomas appointed to SCOTUS, the As a result, he was able to appoint an blessings and the others bring pain. But laugh and produce. Produce in order to bombing of the federal building in Okla- unprecedented number of corrupt per- the lessons are constant. Be the con- feel purpose, and then you can rest. homa City, and my big brother passed. sons who were convicted of crimes or had stant you want to see. Peace awaits. The 2000s included 9/11, an ill-advised to resign in disgrace; constantly violated second Gulf war initiated on false pre- the Constitution; misused public funds; Our history marks the path we travel, tenses, and an economic recession. repeatedly used divisive language; for- The 2010s included young Americans ever tarnished the pardon process; and and it is important to know ourselves in losing their lives in Afghanistan, the gut- managed to get impeached twice. ting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Yep, this decade has already been the order to construct the change we desire. the SCOTUS, and my mother’s passing. worst one of my life!

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e are very proud of this collector’s of the forebears who live long enough to We are delighted to showcase this Wedition of Las Vegas Black Image, grace their family’s development. They year’s Las Vegas Black Image honorees which features exclusive photos from the have the guiding hands that embrace in the areas of technology, education, historic inauguration of Vice President children’s hearts in those moments when health, economic development, govern- Kamala Harris. parents cannot be there, and we salute ment, and the art of dance. Join us in the This issue’s theme is “Promising Fu- the grandparents upholding the value of celebration for these honorees who serve ture,” which is strong and sustainable “keep on keeping on.” as excellence personified. within our young people — because once We also put a spotlight on the Cox We also want to thank our loyal Las our youth gain wings of hope from the Communications Honors — for those in Vegas Black Image contributing writers, elders, their flight is guaranteed. our community whose generosity, lon- who use their gift with words to uplift the The flight was encapsulated in the gevity, and integrity touch so many lives. entire Southern Nevada community. words that flowed from the mind of Leaders are readers — and in that Let us know how you enjoy this issue Amanda Gorman at the inaugural, and spirit, we welcome new Las Vegas-Clark and all issues of Las Vegas Black Image we highlight her genius in this issue. County Library District Director Kelvin Magazine and email us at: cdalasve- Our Black History tribute is in honor Watson. [email protected]. Our Black History tribute is in honor of the forebears who live long enough to grace Las Vegas Black Image publishers Charles Tureaud their family’s development. and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud Get the care Now Accepting deserve. New YOU Patients!

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 5 Antonio Holliday I would like to see renters held account- Peace Webb able for at least 60% of their rent. Prop- I would like the new President and Vice erty owners are losing a ton of money President to deal with police brutality, and getting in debt because of bad ten- homelessness, poverty, the wealth gap, ants. They are taking advantage of “no all the damage done at the border, jus- rent or postponed rent.” tice for Breonna Taylor, and justice for Bill Cosby. What is the first thing you want to Joseph Anuda Bryant I think the obvious approach is to get James Allen COVID handled and get the National In this order, the new administration see addressed by Guard back home to their families. should focus on everything COVID relat- ed, then Trump impeachment, and find- ing the parents of hundreds of children President Joe Biden left in detention centers. and Vice President

Penny Fuller Kamala Harris? So many things, but at the top of my list — aside from COVID relief — I think about parents and families and how they must be reunited with their children. In Michael Towers Sr. response to Trump’s insane practice of Work for the people and not the party. separating parents from their children. My mother’s heart hurts over this. continued on next page>> 6 FEBRUARY Affordable Housing Opportunities for All Rural Nevadans

By Katie Coleman

“The ache for home lives in all of us. what make a home. To us, home is a feel- The safe place where we can go as we ing – to us, home is what everyone needs are and not be questioned.” ― Maya Ange- and deserves. The Nevada Rural Hous- lou, “All God's Children Need Traveling ing’s mission is to promote, provide and Shoes” finance affordable housing opportunities Nails and beams. Insulation and for all rural Nevadans, and we live by Isar King paint. They’re just some of the things that mission. Helping fulfill that human Johanna Perez we use to build a house, but they’re not craving for a safe place where you can go Sending Trump and his gang of thugs I would like the President and Vice Pres- as you are — it’s what we do. and thieves to Gitmo. ident to focus on housing for people that The Nevada Rural Housing Authori- lost everything or never had anything to ty’s story began in 1973 as Nevada’s first start with. housing agency. Over the past five de- cades, our programs and services have diversified, our clients broadened. “From homeless to homebuyer” — it’s an appro- priate way to describe who we serve. Affordable housing is relative, not only reserved for the extremely low-income. Affordable housing is for everyone, and our programs and services are designed to serve and align with our mission.

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Wilma Easley-Roberts Lovern Costner I would like health and wellness to be I would like to see immigration reform Stephen Mumford first on their agenda. and holding people accountable for put- I would like the new administration to ting children in cages. combat COVID and go after progressive initiatives such as health care subsidies and/or free healthcare, affordable col- lege, free trade school and college, and declaring war on domestic terrorists and hate groups.

Dan Napier There is a list of issues that I think Trench Keith should be dealt with: everything COVID, I would like them to revisit the lawsuit Trump impeachment, economic stability Pigford vs. Glickman and provide rep- and jobs, healthcare, education, racial arations for Black farmers who were inequality, foreign policy, the environ- cheated by USDA for decades. Increase ment, infrastructure, winning primary compensation to $50 billion in non-re- Tony Smith II elections and appointing Stacey Abrams payable land grants and no-interest Make sure there’s no duplicate keys to as a national coordinator to retain and planting loans. the White House and then COVID. gain House and Senate seats. LasVegasBlackImage.com 7 ‘That we’ll forever be tied together, victorious’

How Amanda Gorman captivated America and the world with her Inauguration Day poem “The Hill We Climb.”

manda Gorman is a household name now. Miller Williams, Elizabeth Alexander and Rich- we’ll hear and see much more from this phenom- By delivering her poem “The Hill We ard Blanco among them — who have used their enal young woman in the years and decades to Climb” at the inauguration of President gift, on that occasion, to help unify Americans. come. JoeA Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the The Harvard University graduate has since We celebrate Gorman for her poem — which you extraordinarily talented 22-year-old joined a pan- had her work rushed into publication and signed can read on the following page — and for instilling theon of poets — Robert Frost, Dr. Maya Angelou, a modeling contract — all but guaranteeing that new hope for a promising American future. 8 FEBRUARY The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman

hen day comes, we ask ourselves, far from pristine, but that doesn’t mean That even as we hurt, we hoped. our nation, rather than share it. Wwhere can we find light in this we are striving to form a union that is That even as we tired, we tried. Would destroy our country if it meant never-ending shade? perfect. That we’ll forever be tied together, delaying democracy. The loss we carry. A sea we must We are striving to forge our union victorious. And this effort very nearly succeeded. wade. with purpose. Not because we will never again know But while democracy can be periodi- We braved the belly of the beast. To compose a country committed to defeat, but because we will never again cally delayed, it can never be permanent- We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always all cultures, colors, characters and con- sow division. ly defeated. peace, and the norms and notions of ditions of man. Scripture tells us to envision that In this truth, in this faith we trust, for what “just” is isn’t always justice. And so we lift our gaze, not to what everyone shall sit under their own vine while we have our eyes on the future, his- And yet the dawn is ours before we stands between us, but what stands be- and fig tree, and no one shall make them tory has its eyes on us. knew it. fore us. afraid. This is the era of just redemption. Somehow we do it. We close the divide because we know If we’re to live up to our own time, We feared at its inception. Somehow we weathered and witnessed to put our future first, we must first put then victory won’t lie in the blade, but in We did not feel prepared to be the a nation that isn’t broken, but simply un- our differences aside. all the bridges we’ve made. heirs of such a terrifying hour. finished. We lay down our arms so we can reach That is the promise to glade, the hill But within it we found the power to We, the successors of a country and a out our arms to one another. we climb, if only we dare. author a new chapter, to offer hope and time where a skinny Black girl descend- We seek harm to none and harmony It’s because being American is more laughter to ourselves. ed from slaves and raised by a single for all. than a pride we inherit. So, while once we asked, how could we mother can dream of becoming presi- Let the globe, if nothing else, say this It’s the past we step into and how we possibly prevail over catastrophe, now dent, only to find herself reciting for one. is true. repair it. we assert, how could catastrophe possi- And, yes, we are far from polished, That even as we grieved, we grew. We’ve seen a force that would shatter continued on page 12 >>

HEALTHIER YOU Knowing the risk of heart disease By Dr. Annette Mayes OB/GYN

e celebrate thought of as a man’s disease, almost as Some other unsettling stats about serious effort to improve your eating hab- WBlack His- many women as men die each year of heart disease as it relates to Black wom- its by learning about healthy eating, and tory Month in heart disease in the United States. Heart en are: healthy cooking skills. And of course, if February, and disease and stroke is the number-one • Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly you're not already active, get moving. recognize the killer in women, and stroke dispropor- 50,000 African-American women annual- Be aware of warning signs of stroke rich contribu- tionately affects African-Americans. Im- ly. that can include: sudden numbness or tions of Black portantly, African-American women are • Of African-American women ages 20 people all year less likely than Caucasian women to be and older, 49 percent have heart diseas- weakness of the face, arm, or leg. Espe- around. That is aware that heart disease is the leading es. cially, on one side of the body; sudden our constant. cause of death. • Only 1 in 5 African-American women confusion, trouble speaking or under- But we also Diabetes, smoking, high blood pres- believes she is personally at risk. standing.; sudden trouble seeing in one have to recognize the challenges facing sure, high cholesterol, physical inactivi- • Only 52 percent of African-American or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, the Black community — and one of the ty, obesity and a family history of heart women are aware of the signs and symp- dizziness, loss of balance or coordina- most consequential is the prevalence of disease are all greatly prevalent among toms of a heart attack. tion; and sudden severe headache with heart disease. African-Americans — and are major Only 36 percent of African-American • no known cause. African-American women die from risk factors for heart disease and stroke. women know that heart disease is their heart disease more than any other racial What’s more, African-American women greatest health risk. group. There are several types of heart have almost two times the risk of stroke There are some take-control measures For more information, call Las Vegas conditions, including coronary artery than Caucasians, and more likely to die and practices that can reduce heart dis- All Women’s Care at (702) 522-9640. Or disease and heart attack. at an earlier age when compared to wom- ease. For starters, lower the amount of visit us at 700 Shadow Lane #165 in Las Although heart disease is sometimes en of other ethnicities. salt and sodium you eat. In fact, make a Vegas.

LasVegasBlackImage.com 9 President Biden and Vice President Harris share a fist bump. President Joe Biden

Former First Lady Michelle Obama

Jennifer Lopez sings Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Doug Emhoff wave to the inauguration crowd.

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Lady Gaga greets former President Barack Obama Vice President Kamala Harris is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Michelle Obama Sotomayor

10 FEBRUARY YOU! HAVE THE POWER Insurrection! By Dr. Ellen Brown nsurrection: noun. A violent conducted peaceably. It is not Iuprising against an authori- legal! ty or government. The people do have the In the United States of power; however, that power is America? Surely, you are explicitly described in the Con- mistaken. stitution. Your power to peace- There was an insurrection ably express satisfaction, in Washington, D.C. on Jan- dissatisfaction, needs, wants, uary 6, 2021. Now, we know concerns and positions is still 2021 Inauguration Day on the Washington Mall that the media freely uses on the books. What is not al- more familiar and inciting terms to de- lowed is seditious behavior — a felony – scribe demonstrations that occur around punishable by up to 20 years in prison! the country when the people exercise So, continue to peacefully exercise their right to demonstrate: rioters, mobs, your power to spotlight that which is im- hoodlums, extremists. Let’s not get it portant to you. Continue to exercise your twisted: these terms have consequences. power, knowing the difference between The Constitution of the United States insurrection and protest. Continue to ex- gives citizens the right to peaceably as- press your dissatisfaction for actions that semble and petition the government for clearly go against the Constitution of the a redress of grievances. In fact, the First United States of America. President Joe Biden Amendment guarantees five freedoms: You still have the power! and First Lady Jill speech, religion, press, assembly and Dr. Ellen Brown is an affiliate faculty Biden embrace their petitioning government. The key word member at Regis University, Denver. Con- son Hunter Biden. here is peaceably. An insurrection is not tact Dr. Brown at [email protected]

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n 1990, Hattie Canty won her initial election, she was Library District Ithe presidency of the Cu- re-elected by landslides in linary Workers Union Local 1993 and 1996. 226, the most powerful labor Hattie’s other outstand- elvin Watson adults pursue their organization in the city of ing achievement was found- has been named K dreams and build Las Vegas — maybe the en- ing a Culinary Academy to the new executive better lives through tire United States. She led train hotel workers in a myri- director of the Las skills development, with compassion and courage ad of positions. The academy Vegas-Clark Coun- education and digital as she raised eight children trains thousands of hospital- ty Library District, access, and exposure alone after losing her hus- ity workers each year to re- effective Feb. 16. Hattie Canty to the arts and cul- band to cancer in 1975. In duce poverty and eliminate Watson joins the Li- ture. I am grateful to 1993, she was instrumental in founding unemployment by providing employment brary District from the Las Vegas-Clark the Culinary Training Academy by part- and vocational skills to youth, adults, his role as the direc- County Library Dis- nering with the largest hotel casinos on and displaced workers. tor of the Broward trict for this oppor- the Las Vegas Strip. Canty, one of the greatest labor lead- County Libraries Canty was born in 1933 in St. Ste- ers in American history, passed away on Division, where he tunity to positively phens, Alabama. After acquiring several July 12, 2012 at age 79. It was once said manages over 700 impact the lives of years of education, she began a family that she spent every one of her off-days full-time employees our local individuals and soon left the South. Her migration walking a picket line when there was a and a budget of over and families and I began in the midst of the Civil Rights picket line to walk. The old Negro Spir - $70 million. The look forward to work- Movement — joining many Blacks also itual tells the rest of the story, as The Broward County li- ing with local leaders leaving for a better life. Most African Mighty Clouds of Joy sang: brary system serves and stakeholders to Americans did not have a concrete defi- 1.9 million people build on the great Kelvin Watson nition for “a better life” but they knew One of these mornings won’t be very long through 38 locations work already being that they would recognize it when they You will look for me and I’ll be gone in the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. region. done.” began to experience it. I’m going to a place where I’ll have noth- “Kelvin Watson is one of the most Watson has received numerous She did not find that envisioned reali- ing to do, highly respected thought leaders in the awards for his leadership within the li- ty at her first stop, , but discov- But just walk around, walk around heav- library industry, and we are extremely brary industry, including: the 2016 inau- ered it in Las Vegas when she settled here en all day. proud to welcome him as our new exec- gural winner of the American Library in 1961. First, she tried a job in janitorial utive director,” said Felipe Ortiz, chair Association’s Ernest A. DiMattia Award services at the Clark County School Dis- White is the Director of the Oral History of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library for Innovation and Service to Communi- trict. But she hit her stride when she took Research Center at UNLV Libraries District Board of Trustees. “We are con- ty and Profession; the 2017 DEMCO/ALA the job as a maid at the Maxim Hotel Ca- fident that his fund-raising skills, deep Black Caucus Award for Excellence in Li- sino and joined Local 226. Wages were Become a historian: let your curiosity expertise in technology, and demonstrat- brarianship; and as the 2019 Community good and benefits sufficient — so Canty run wild. ed success in addressing the digital di- gained a sense of freedom and became Elementary School: Which hotel re- Service & Distinguished Achievement vide will help us to expand access to our an activist. placed the Maxim, the Hotel Casino that Honoree by the Friends of the African free educational services and create new, If Culinary Workers Union Local 226 employed Hattie Canty? American Research Library and Culture innovative programing for all residents. was protesting at any location, she would High School and College: The Maxim Center. Watson is credited with expanding his join the picket line after her shift. Soon was located at the corner of Flamingo customer base in past library manage- Watson earned a Bachelor of Science she was elected to the union’s executive Road and Koval Lane. Whose life was ment roles, through outreach efforts to Degree in Business Administration and board where, in 1984, she planned a suc- lost at that intersection on September 7, underserved and diverse populations. a Minor in Military Science from Lincoln cessful 75-day strike. As union president, 1996? Describe his accomplishments. “During this challenging time for our University in Missouri. He earned his she led 550 workers at the Frontier Hotel Adults 17 to 97: Book recommendation economy, the free resources offered by Masters of Library Science Degree from and Gambling Hall in a protest of unfair about Black Migration to the West: “The our community libraries have become North Carolina Central University. He is labor conditions. At that time, it was the Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story more important than ever,” said Watson. also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fra- longest strike in American history — six of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel “Libraries are here to help children and ternity. years, four months, and ten days! After Wilkerson

LasVegasBlackImage.com 13 Rest in Peace

Legendary icon and civil rights activist Hank Aaron with Vegas media leader Roosevelt Toston.

HANK AARON CICELY TYSON President Obama once described Hank The great American actress, who died Aaron this way: “He never missed an op- Jan. 28, leaves an immeasurable legacy portunity to lead and was an unassum- of Black cinematic excellence. She had a ing man who set a towering example.” remarkable acting career that spanned The baseball legend passed away Jan. 22, seven decades and shattered stereotypes with many other film and television and is still known as the man who beat by portraying strong Black women on roles. She recently published the mem- Babe Ruth’s homerun record on April the big screen. She commanded the au- oir “Just As I Am,” and left a glowing 8, 1974. Aaron is America’s most iconic dience's attention in great movies like: and dignified image of ourselves in the sports figure — and a true national trea- “Sounder,” “The Autobiography of Miss hearts and minds of the world. We owe sure who will never be forgotten. Jane Pittman,” and “Roots” — along her our everlasting thanks.

HEALTH IS THE NEW HAPPY! Life is but a dream By Tiffany McNeely “Life is of yourself? ing they felt very real. Some may be pos- a way to reprogram your subconscious but a dream.” I’ve always been a dreamer at night. I itive, but others were scary to the point while you sleep. This catch- realized that so many things that I would where my mind would tell me to wake up. Over the years, her school has grown phrase has so dream would come true in my real life I would try to pull out of the dream, but it by word-of-mouth from her Dream Plant- much mean- — maybe a different person involved or was so heavy it would pull me back in — ing to me now a little bit different scenario, but for the and I couldn’t wake up. ing 101 students —who have referred that I am old- most part everything seems to come to If you’re like me — either a dreamer their families, friends, and even clients. er. life. or curious about how your dream life can Her students often say Dream Planting Do you What if you could dream your life change your real life — I would definite- Works. So far my experience with the ever notice true? What if we already are dreaming ly recommend getting in touch with Jen meditation and other practices she teach- that life goes it and it’s just not to the fullest potential The Rainmaker at DreamYOU Univer- by so fast? yet? I had the opportunity to meet Jen sity. Jen is a descendant of Chichimeca es has helped ease my anxiety and al- You have goals and plans in life and The Rainmaker, founder of DreamYOU Dream Warriors who believed that our lowed me to feel more free and awake to notice that your nights are filled with University, and see some of her videos dreams create our reality. In DreamYOU, my reality. dreams about these goals and plans. online. It was at that moment I realized she teaches how to program our dreams I do believe anyone — no matter their Do you ever wonder what these dreams that I may need more insight to navigate to consciously create the reality we de- walk of faith — can benefit from learning mean and how they can help to better in my dream life — and learn how to be sire — using practices that were passed your life? Do you ever wonder how you more conscious or awake. down for thousands of years through her from Jen The Rainmaker. May the peace can use them to become a better version I’ve had many lucid dreams — mean- ancestors’ oral tradition. This is also be with you all.

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 17 Cox Communications honors community leaders

ox Communications is celebrating Black History “Better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have CMonth by honoring four Southern Nevadans who it than to have an opportunity and not be prepared for each have a long history of making a difference in our it.” community. Honorees include Nevada Assemblywoman Daniele Why is it so important for our youth to see Monroe-Moreno; 100 Black Men of America Las Vegas African-American males in professional positions Chapter Founder Larry Mosley; Director of the Oral such as teachers, doctors and CEOs? History Research Center at UNLV Libraries Claytee White; and Cox Media Consultant and Chair of Cox’s It is very impactful. What we say nationally is, “What Southwest Region Diversity & Inclusion Council Keith they see is what they will be.” When you see brothers Wingate. in the 100 Black Men Organization with their suits on — “Cox is a company that celebrates inclusion and di- it’s about what our children see. When children look at versity in our workforce, supplier chain and in our com- We are a mentoring organization working with young our organization, they see doctors, lawyers, policemen, munities,” said Cox VP and Market Leader Michael F. people—and that is our passion and our purpose. We business professionals, and governmental officials. We Bolognini. “We’re proud to recognize these individuals, give a lot of scholarships and recently teamed up with teach our youth to dream. each of whom has made an impact in Southern Nevada Nevada State College with a health and wellness pro- over many years.” gram and we have a collegiate program. I came back to How do you feel about your recent Cox has donated $1,000 each to 100 Black Men of Las Las Vegas three years ago and I serve for the fourth and Cox Communication’s Honor? Vegas, CASA Foundation of Las Vegas, Three Square final time as the president of the Las Vegas chapter of and the Sawubona Foundation through Nevada Com- the 100 Black Men Organization. Within my succession I am just delighted and so humbled by the honor. I munity Foundation in recognition of these honorees. plan, I am happy and proud the Mr. Gentry Richardson am thankful and appreciative of the Cox Communica- PSAs featuring each will run on Cox channels through has stepped up to the plate and is now the president of tion salute. February and honorees will be featured on “Doing the Las Vegas chapter. More” on Cox’s YurView Channel 14/1014. CLAYTEE WHITE Las Vegas Black Image Magazine also celebrates the Previously, you served as Director of Nevada’s Cox honorees and had the opportunity to conduct inter- Department of Employment, Training and Tell us about views with Mosley, White, and Wingate. Rehabilitation. Now, with COVID-19 and so many your position at UNLV out of work, what’s your advice to people who and gathering oral LARRY MOSLEY are trying to financially hold on by a thread? history for its library.

As the founder and I would say to stay diligent — first and foremost. I This has been an president of the 100 am really impressed with President Biden and the work amazing journey and noth- Black Men Las Vegas he is doing. The Department of Labor is the organiza- ing was planned. It was Chapter, where do you tion I worked closely with, and I know DETR has a lot of like an open book and it see the organization challenges because I was at the helm during the hous- allowed me and UNLV to doing its best work? ing crisis. I know getting through the phone lines for do some amazing work in the unemployment office is difficult, but you can’t give the community. We started The organization up. I would also advise people to look at contacting oth- by interviewing people in the African-American com- is a mentoring organiza- er organizations with support programs to help people munity — that started before there was such a thing tion. There are 101 chap- during this tough time. called “Oral History Research Center.” Later on, I was ters throughout the Unit- a student back in the day getting my master’s degree ed States. I have been a Do you agree that job training is necessary at UNLV and someone said, “Let’s do an oral history member of four different in the changing workforce environment? project.” The UNLV history department trained us and chapters. I am one of the founding members of the Sac- we did this project. ramento and Baltimore chapters. When I came to Las Absolutely, that was one of the things Bob Bailey Students were assigned topics such as: historic wom- Vegas almost 21 years ago, there was not a chapter here and I really worked passionately toward. As it relates en in Las Vegas, entertainment in Las Vegas, and gam- and I personally had been involved with the 100 Black to training you have to be prepared for an opportunity. ing in Las Vegas. I saw that the topics had all been taken Men national organization for 36 years. I used to tell students when I taught at San Jose State: and wondered what I could research. Someone said in

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 19 << continued from page 18 How many years have you tant. This means I am a marketer for Are there any programs offered been doing this now? radio, television and cable services for by Cox Communications that the room, “There is a Black community small and medium size businesses. I help bridge the digital divide? in Las Vegas” — and that time I had The UNLV Oral History Research have been doing that for about 32 years. only been living in Vegas for a couple of Center started in 2003. But, the early In addition to that, for the last four Yes, our “Connect 2 Compete Pro- years and I had no idea where the Black interviews I did in the Las Vegas Black years I have been involved in leadership gram” is a program where a student community was. At that time, I would community started in the 1990s. So we of the Cox Southwest Region Diversity that qualifies for the free lunch pro- go to the local beautician every other go back that far — everything from 2003 & Inclusion Council. I was enlightened gram can fill out an application and week in Vegas because I had a perm on to 2016 has been digitized. because it has given me an opportunity actually qualify for reduced priced in- my hair. I asked the beautician, “Where to really work with the leadership, as ternet service. So they can be connected is the Black community?” She pointed Do you find that Black people well as facilitate an environment with a for their school work. We have provided at a lady in the waiting area and said, have benefited more from conflict strong culture of inclusiveness and equi- this avenue for people in marginalized “You need to speak to that lady who is resolution or advocacy? ty. communities, so they can have some getting in the chair next.” type of equity and be able to really be I think it is advocacy. Especially Do you think that the images of That lady was Connie Gaye, the on par with their peers. daughter of Jimmy and Hazel Gaye. here in the Las Vegas Black commu- African-Americans the media today are nity. Starting back in the early 1930s. helping or hurting Black communities? And that started it all. Jimmy and Ha- Given the COVID crisis, does Those activists were just available and zel Gaye gave me an interview and in- Cox Communications offer any troduced me to some people from Tal- were at the right place at the right time. That’s a good question. I think we special marketing tools for lulah, Louisiana and we got started. They started organizations in 1932. are moving media. The past media had minority owned businesses so Then someone told me about the Mou- There was a Democratic club and a Re- been stagnant when it came to Black they can stay competitive? lin Rouge Hotel — the first integrated publican club in the Black community. people. Especially the displayed image hotel and casino in the country; and I People wanted to know about voting. of Black males. I see that moving and Great question. I think the first mes- started interviewing a woman who was They wanted to know about history and the movement happening is giving high- sage I should extend is that I hope every- a dancer at the Moulin Rouge Hotel. She they started organizations early. When lights of Black men and Black women. told me all about the Moulin Rouge and Black people weren’t hired at first on We are familiar with the Black girls one is being safe and wearing a mask. told me about the wonderful people sur- the Hoover Dam construction, they movement over the past couple of years. I know it’s not fashionably acceptable, rounding the Moulin Rouge. got together and got in touch with the I think we see a similar movement with but it is necessary and will make it so I collected as many of those inter- N.A.A.C.P. in the regional office. Local Black men also happening. We are get- that we all sustain. We at Cox Commu- views as I possibly could — and that Black residents had them come to Las ting our place at the table and we’re re- nications have a plethora of assets that woman was Anna Bailey. She then in- Vegas to advocate for them. So you had ally making an impact in our communi- are available for small business owners. troduced me to Alice Key and all kinds those activists in the community that ties. Some of these include on our Cox cable of other people in the Black Las Vegas passed down activism from generation systems that offer advertising oppor- community. I started learning Las Ve- to generation. Is there something that Cox tunities on national networks such as gas history and about the Black com- Communications is doing to BET, TV-One, VH1, CNN, or MSNBC munity. The most fabulous thing about How do you feel about your really bridge some of the divides — we help design strategic initiatives the history is that the more I learned, Cox Communications Honor that are going on today? targeting your marketing demograph- the more people invited me around the for Black History Month? ics. Based on behaviors of the consum- Yes, our company has pledged dollars city of Vegas to speak about my historic ers who buy from you, we will target I want to thank Cox Communications toward social justice initiatives across findings. your consumers based on behaviors to so much for this great honor. the country. The good thing I like about deliver your business message. Develop- Why is it so important to the company is that they didn’t just take ing campaigns for television, IPhones, know Black history? KEITH WINGATE this task on themselves. They asked Cox or tablets — we have ways to actually employees, “What initiatives should we deliver your qualified messages to the It is very important to know our Tell us about as a company do?” “What organizations people who buy from your business. history because nobody can turn us your position should we be a part of?” “What policies around. We know about Jim Crow, as Cox Media do you think we should support in order How did you respond when you The Civil Rights Movement and the Consultant to support you being an employee here N.A.A.C.P. that was started in 1909. and Chair making not only our work environment heard Cox Communications The more we know, the more armor we of Cox’s more sustainable, but also making our was honoring you? have to tell our stories. We don’t have to Southwest communities more impactful?” So the make up anything. Black people have a Region company has done that across the coun- I was very surprised because I just go great history and we can pass it down to Diversity & try as well as having a local footprint to work every day and try to do my part. our children. The history becomes more Inclusion here in Las Vegas. So, we are very ex- To be tapped on the shoulder and to be and more vibrant and more important Council? cited about the commitment to diversity recognized by your peers in leadership every day. and inclusion in our communities. speaks volumes. I am overwhelmed and My main job is as a media consul- very humbled by the honor.

20 FEBRUARY << continued from page 17 impression. Summerlin South are eligible! Did you know that homeowners are The Home At Last program offers 28% more likely to vote than renters? customized down payment assistance Did you know homeowners are almost options (up to $25,000!) for qualifying three times more likely to own a business homebuyers. Program eligibility re- than renters? quirements are an income maximum Did you know children of homeowners of $135,000 and a FICO minimum of 640 are 116% more likely to graduate from — and you do not need to be a first-time college? homebuyer. Down payment assistance is And — here’s a big one — did you provided in the form of a three-year sec- know that a homeowner’s net worth is ond mortgage that is completely forgiven 45.9 times that of a renter’s? after living in the home as a primary res- Homeownership is one of the biggest idence for the first three years. There is drivers of personal wealth, and the Home no interest and there are no payments on At Last program is doing its part to en- the down payment assistance provided. sure more rural Nevadans have access to A Home At Last approved lender (read affordable homeownership. on for details about how to connect with Clark County high school Before we dig into HAL’s offerings, one) will pair the assistance with a 30- let’s define “rural” (because if you’re year first mortgage with a fixed interest students graduating in 2021 reading this in Las Vegas, you’re likely rate. And, there are no separate applica- thinking, “Why do I care?”). In 2005, tions to fill out, so it’s easy and doesn’t are invited to apply for a Nevada legislation clarified our jurisdic- slow down closing! tion and defined it as areas with popu- Home At Last approved lenders Cox Diversity Scholarship! lations under 150,000. Many people are pre-qualify homebuyers for the mortgage surprised to learn that homes for sale loan required to purchase the home. in Enterprise, Mountain’s Edge, South- Loan types include FHA, VA, USDA • Ten $3,500 scholarships will be awarded ern Highlands, Whitney, Winchester and continued on page 22 >> • Visit www.thepef.org for information • Application deadline is February 14, 2021

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Bringing us closer << continued from page 21 first-time buyers and qualified veterans Home At Last University (HAL U for develop your custom map to affordable Rural Development, and conventional with an annual federal income tax cred- short) is where our Nevada rural home- homeownership. loans. There are no purchase price limits it equal to 30% of the mortgage interest buying education happens. It’s online, If you’re reading this as a loan officer when buying a home through the Home paid — every year for the life of the loan. it’s free and it’s kinda fun (if we do say so or real estate professional, and you’re At Last program, although the loan type While a tax credit may not sound like the ourselves). Homebuyer 101 will give you not already involved with Home At Last, may impose a limit. Of course, all loans sexiest thing in the world, the savings the deets on our program and insights shoot us a note at [email protected] — must meet applicable loan guidelines, sure does. Let’s do some math. into the entire homebuying process. Do let’s get you hooked up with HAL! but a Home At Last approved lender will With an MCC, a 30-year loan with a you know the 3 C’s of credit? How about Is your brain full yet? Hungry for explain those details. 3.250% interest rate would produce near- the difference between an inspection and more? Let’s quickly talk about rates: as of ly $40,000 in tax savings over the life of an appraisal? And what about all that Details about Nevada Rural Housing this writing, for example, Home At Last the loan. Let’s say that again: Forty. stuff you need to know to be a responsi- programs can be found at NVRural.org. offers a 2.625% interest rate with 2% as- Thousand. Dollars. ble homeowner for many years to come? It is our duty and honor to serve thou- sistance on an FHA loan, and — hold onto The MCC can be paired with Home At We’ve got you covered at HomeAtLastEd- sands of rural Nevadans, and satisfy your hats — a 2.250% with 0% assistance Last down payment assistance or used ucation.org. that ache for home. (among nine other rates, loan types and on its own — however, the MCC can only At the end of your Homebuyer 101 assistance amounts). That’s right: even be initiated at the time of purchase, so if course, you’ll receive two fabulous Coleman is Communications Director if a buyer doesn’t need down payment as- you’re interested in seeing if you quali- things: 1) your “diploma,” which is what for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority. sistance, they can access that crazy-low fy, be sure to ask your lender at the very you’ll need to provide to your lender; rate. Access to affordable credit is the start. and 2) a direct link to our lender search name of our game. Home At Last down MCC. DPA. FHA. DTI. AOK? It’s a bit tool. Just like the “Find My Store” tool payment assistance is the real deal! of an alphabet soup, isn’t it? That’s why in your favorite barista app, this tool Because we’re always trying to find we offer homebuyer education. Not only uses your zip code to find HAL-approved ways to help make homeownership is education a requirement of our pro- lenders in your area (venti mocha chip achievable, we’re always innovating. The gram, it’s an awesome way we help our frappa-something not included). What is Mortgage Credit Certificate program (or homebuyers be as informed as possible included is a network filled with ah-maz- MCC) helps ensure homeownership re- as they venture into one of the biggest, if ing lending professionals who know our mains affordable by providing qualified not the biggest, purchase of their lives. programs inside and out, and can help

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22 FEBRUARY Salute to Grandparents ... Making a Promising Future

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LasVegasBlackImage.com 23 Glamma, Lisa Lei, and her grandchild Nolan.

Dr. Kim Mitchell Martin with her grandchildren. Eddie Maurice Davis welcomes his new grandbaby. Gary James (DJ Remix) and his grandchild.

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