Part of an interview with Jean Bennett by Claytee White on July 8, 2008. Bennett describes how black entertainers were treated by the casinos.
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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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Audio clip from interview with Waldemar Jackson by Claytee White on May 5, 2013. Jackson talks about how he secured job at Marina Hotel and was laid off after a strike.
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Part of an interview with Lovey McCurdy, March 19, 1981. In this audio clip, McCurdy recalls the 1969 Westside riot.
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Eva is a founder of Les Femme Douze, a teacher for nearly four decades, community leader. Talks about recruitment of black teachers; Mabel Hoggard among other topics from the 1960s-1980s; and the future of the Westside.
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Sonny operates the Thomas & Jones Funeral Home. He recalls the funeral industry and his first jobs in casino kitchens from 1960 - 1980s.
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Hannah describes her love of education, being a woman of "firsts" and president of 100 Black Women. She recounts stories about growing up on the Westside and crossing paths with famous people.
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