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Las Vegas Review Journal

Minority groups have been affected by COVID-19 at disproportionately higher rates than their white counterparts in Southern Nevada and, on Friday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a plan intended to reverse inequities in distributing the vaccine to traditionally marginalized groups.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Cox Communications is celebrating Black History Month by honoring four Southern Nevadans who each have a long history of making a difference in our community.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The Mob Museum will sponsor a Feb. 17 program that will look back at the role African-American residents have played in the development of Las Vegas and look forward to what might come next.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

An Australia-based buyer has bought the land where the Las Vegas' first racially integrated hotel-casino used to sit.

Casino.Org

Las Vegas’ long-vacant Moulin Rouge gaming property may soon again be the site of a gambling venue. Before its demise, it was once the sole desegregated, upscale casino in Southern Nevada.

USA Online Casino

After years of dilapidation and neglect, the historic Moulin Rouge casino in Las Vegas has been sold to an Australian investor.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Tony Hsieh’s vision for downtown Las Vegas may have evolved over time, but it had always been ambitious.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A panel discussion involving several educators from UNLV and area high schools looking at systemic racism and how change can be accomplished has been postponed.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

UNLV Athletics and University Libraries have partnered on a new initiative aimed at driving engagement throughout campus, the two departments announced today.

KNPR News

When people think of voter suppression, most people likely think of the efforts in the 40s and 50s to stop Black Americans from voting.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.

Las Vegas Sun

Brenda Williams had just been hired as the first Black bank teller in Nevada.