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Dr. Tyler Parry, an Associate Professor and Direct of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, will explore the uprising against poverty, unemployment and Police Brutality in the 1960's
In October of 1969 two young Black men in Las Vegas's Westside were arrested by police officers under controversial circumstances. In response, groups of young people within this community initiated a three-day uprising, citing their continued grievances with police brutality, poverty, and economic disenfranchisement throughout the area. Until recently, few scholars explored the origins of the protest, its functions, or its consequences, and many histories of Las Vegas leave it out completely. Using a wide array of sources, including oral histories from Westside residents, governmental correspondence, and newspaper reports, Tyler D. Parry uncovers new information on this important moment in Las Vegas history.
Lecture will be given by Dr. Tyler Parry, an Associate Professor and Direct of African American and African Diaspora Studies Program and Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies Department, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.4017
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Education & Literacy |
| Mon, Mar 10 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 12 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Located in southeast Las Vegas, the Whitney Library opened in June 1994 with notable architectural design by Holmes Sabatini. This 24,500-square-foot library houses 57,500 volumes and features a 198-seat concert hall.
