Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) appeared prominently as a commentator in a documentary titled, "Upside Down: Paul Revere Williams in Las Vegas," that analyzes the life of Black architect Paul Revere Williams and his work in Las Vegas during the mid-20th century. The documentary premiered on March 29, 2026, at The…

On March 23, Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) gave a presentation about the "Westside Timeline" and Black history in Southern Nevada to members of the Clark County Museum Guild while they toured the West Las Vegas Library.

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) presented research at the symposium, "That Was Then, What Now? Pathways and Lessons from a Generation of Studying Universities and Slavery" held at the University of Alabama. In this presentation, Parry revisited his work investigating the African American experience at the…

Tyler D. Parry (Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies) appeared on a podcast titled, "Birtherism: The Birthing of MAGA," in which he provided historical context for the movement and connected it to the rise of Donald Trump in 2016.

Alisha Kerlin (Barrick Museum of Art), Zida Wang (Barrick Museum of Art), Deanne Sole (Barrick Museum of Art), Jackie Gaetos (Care Center), and Constancio R. Arnaldo Jr. (Asian & Asian American Studies) co-presented “Living Here, Being Here: Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art as Third Places” at the Artists Thrive Summit 2026 as part of a local…

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…