In The News: Oral History Research Center

Las Vegas Review Journal

For the first time since arriving at The Neon Museum Boneyard, the iconic Moulin Rouge sign has been brought to life again.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

The Moulin Rouge is alive once again (in part). On Sept. 16, the Historic Westside's iconic sign joined the lineup of treasures adorning the Neon Museum Boneyard in downtown Las Vegas.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Thursday, Sept. 17 marks the first of seven live virtual discussions University Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will host on racism.

KNPR News

COVID-19 is hitting some minority groups hard, and the impact the pandemic will have on this year’s election is still very uncertain.

KNPR News

Southern Nevada, like much of the country, is struggling to come to terms with racial justice. The death of George Floyd was followed by dozens of protests in the streets of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Review Journal

If there ever was a year to celebrate Juneteenth, 2020 — a year in which marchers worldwide have taken to the streets to protest racial inequality and police violence against African Americans — would be it.

Las Vegas Review Journal

If there ever was a year to celebrate Juneteenth, 2020 — a year in which marchers worldwide have taken to the streets to protest racial inequality and police violence against African Americans — would be it.

Las Vegas Review Journal

If there ever was a year to celebrate Juneteenth, 2020 — a year in which marchers worldwide have taken to the streets to protest racial inequality and police violence against African Americans — would be it.

PBS

After the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter activists have taken to streets across the country, protesting police brutality.

In Nevada, peaceful protests have escalated into violent clashes, with both officers and protesters reporting injuries. In the midst of chaos, we sit down with both sides to discuss the history of police brutality and the best way for our state to move forward.

Bureau of Reclamation

On Tuesday, March 3, Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Basin Regional Office sponsored an informative special emphasis observance in celebration of Women’s History Month in Boulder City, Nevada.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

"The history of West Las Vegas is a place where that's all they had, when that's all they knew, the Mississippi of the West is what they called it," said Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

In the 1940s, many African American's traveled to Las Vegas in search of jobs and a better life.