Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) appeared on the Black Studies Podcast to discuss his perspectives on the field. In this conversation, he described his intellectual journey toward pursuing research about Black life in the United States and abroad, his current work analyzing the Black experience in Las Vegas, and…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies Department) gave a guest lecture for the Nevada Federal Public Defender's Office on Feb. 24, 2026. Entitled "Examining the Fight for Police Accountability in 20th-Century Las Vegas," Parry analyzed a series of case studies emerging from his research project on the history of policing in…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) provided historical context and commentary about the early Black pioneers in Las Vegas for a segment on KVVU-TV, Fox 5 News. The report aired on February 24, 2026.

Brittani Sterling (University Libraries), Brittany Fiedler (University Libraries), and Christopher Willoughby (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) co-organized UNLV's third annual "Douglass Day Transcribathon," which celebrates the birthday of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and explores the important legacy he left upon the United…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) gave a public lecture at the Whitney Library exploring the origins of Black History Month. He examined how it is celebrated in the United States and abroad, while providing additional insights into how the event was first celebrated in Las Vegas and how it grew over the decades.

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) discussed Rev. Jesse Jackson’s broader political legacy and his direct impact on Las Vegas labor movements for KSNV Channel 3 News.

Tyler D. Parry, associate professor and chair, (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) gave a lecture for the Desert Oasis Black Student Union's "Lyceum Series," a collection of events organized by high school students for Black History Month. He presented research on the formation of Las Vegas's Historic Westside neighborhood, the…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) was invited to discuss the experiences of African Americans in the Historic Westside based upon the documentary entitled, "Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story." The event was organized by "Leadership Las Vegas" and took place at the new West Las Vegas Library on Jan. 29.

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) joined a Facebook Live panel sponsored by the Las Vegas Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in which he discussed the history of Black people in Las Vegas and the efforts of the NAACP in pursuing social justice throughout Southern…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) discussed the legacy and importance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Channel 3 News, KSNV in Las Vegas. The interview included topics on his visit to Las Vegas, his legacy, and the lasting importance of the civil rights movement in 2026. It aired on Jan. 19, 2026.

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) served as the historical consultant for the "West Las Vegas Historical Timeline" that is displayed at the new West Las Vegas Library. It depicts and contextualizes key events in the history of Las Vegas' Black community and the Historic Westside.

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) recently appeared on the "Hot and Bothered" podcast to discuss the history of the marriage ritual "jumping the broom" and its relevance to Black American popular culture.