This collection of portraits celebrates Las Vegas’ dynamic and inspiring African-American community, which includes world-class entertainers and chefs, top-flight executives, and a 9-year-old who’s already eyeing a presidential run. Their backgrounds may be varied, but their messages of reflection, appreciation and hope are echoed in every image.

Like Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Pippin is a prince — the son of the medieval king Charlemagne.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

For some, it’s their first turn at bat. Other players have been in the game for some time.