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Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 005: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 008: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 009: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 010: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 011: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Vegas PBS Interviews for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project

Identifier

OH-03598

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community. Simmons describes her career as a teacher, the schools on the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Thomas describes the funeral industry and his role as a funeral director. McMillan-Arnold talks about segregated Las Vegas, African American entertainers, and the issue of homelessness on the Westside. Brown remembers growing up on the Westside, segregated schools, and her role as President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Las Vegas chapter. Lastly, Sanders discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, being the son of a preacher, and the redevelopment of the Westside.

Archival Collection

Frank Herman at the Lambda Business and Professional Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Lambda Business and professional Association booth (Frank Herman). (5-8-99)

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"Gay Pride Jam" marquee at the Riviera Hotel Casino, image 003: photographic print

Date

1997-05-09

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) "Gay Pride Jam" marquee at the Riviera Hotel. (5-9-97)

Image

Restoration Church of Jesus Christ booth at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Restoration Church of Jesus Christ (LDS) booth. (5-8-99)

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