Interview with Lonnie G. Wright conducted by Claytee D. White on October 23, 2009. Wright played basketball at UNLV and became a successful local educator and businessman. His grandmother worked as a maid for prominent Las Vegans.
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Color photograph of Lonnie Wright (second from right) with prison staff. Wright gave a presentation to young offenders in the prison system along with the others in this photograph.
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Color photograph of Lonnie Wright (left), William Shack and Rev. Jesse Jackson during a fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina victims who relocated to Las Vegas, circa 2006.
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Lonnie Wright, along with the UNLV Basketball Association, presented a painting to former UNLV athlete Reggie Theus. Lonnie helped design the "Stop Drugs" shirts that the other members are wearing.
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Part of an interview with Lonnie G. Wright by Claytee D. White on October 23, 2009. Wright describes how he started the Basketball Alumni Association to help players complete their education.
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Color photograph of Lonnie Wright (center) being honored for success. He stands with Lois Tarkanian, Sherri Wright, and UNLV President Carol Harter.
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