The Clark County Museum is pleased to announce a special presentation by Professor Tyler D. Parry on Thursday, February 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1830 South Boulder Highway. Professor Parry will delve into the historically overlooked 1969 Uprising in Las Vegas's Westside.

“Taking Action: Revisiting the Causes and Effects of the 1969 Uprising in Las Vegas's Historic Westside" will explore the events that unfolded in October 1969 when the arrest of two young Black men sparked a three-day uprising. This period saw residents of the Westside take to the streets, voicing their deep-seated concerns about police brutality, systemic poverty, and economic inequality.

Drawing upon many sources, including oral histories, government documents, and contemporary news reports, Professor Parry's research sheds new light on this pivotal moment in Las Vegas history. His presentation will examine the origins of the uprising, its impact on the community, and its lasting significance.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Professor Tyler D. Parry received his B.A. in History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2008 and obtained a Ph.D. in History at the University of South Carolina in 2014. Currently, he is Associate Professor and Director of the African American and African Diaspora Studies Program at UNLV. Parry's writing has appeared in various publishing outlets, including the Washington Post, the Journal of African American History, and Jacobin magazine. His first book, Jumping the Broom: The Surprising Multicultural Origins of a Black Wedding Ritual, was published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2020 and won the American Folklore Society's Wayland D. Hand Book Prize in 2022. He is also co-editor with historian Robert Greene, II of Invisible No More: The African American Experience at the University of South Carolina, published in 2021 by the University of South Carolina Press. He is currently working on a history of policing in the Las Vegas Valley that provides a new community-based perspective on the troubling history of police brutality in Sin City, examining how community members challenged the legal status quo and forced systemic change in the 21st century.

The Clark County Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of Southern Nevada. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach, the museum strives to connect visitors to the past and inspire a deeper understanding of the region's unique heritage. Those wanting more information about this presentation or other events and presentations at the Clark County Museum can call (702) 455-7955 or visit www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Clark County can also be found on social networking sites such as X and Facebook.