The Civil Rights Movement in Las Vegas

by The Mob Museum

Join The Mob Museum on a trip back in time and learn about the experiences of the Black community in Las Vegas. Explore the historical experiences of Black Las Vegas residents as well as the Black entertainers who graced Las Vegas stages. Step back in time to the Las Vegas civil rights movement. Learn about the discrimination faced by Black Las Vegans and how the Westside community — and beyond — helped establish equality.

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $150.00
Point to Point Premium: $125.00

Programs available to groups of up to 100 participants for $150.
Nevada state residents receive a 35% discount.

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies, Black History Month

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

Program is generally available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. PST and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or to those canceled with at least 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

The Mob Museum

Las Vegas, NV
United States

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society.

Located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, in the city's original Federal Courthouse and Post Office, The Mob Museum offers exhibits and programs related to Las Vegas, the Mob, law enforcement, the justice system, and forensic science.

The Mob Museum's virtual outreach programs combine the exploration of historical artifacts with riveting stories about organized crime and law enforcement.

Contact:
The Museum Museum Education Department
education@themobmuseum.org
7027248629

Program Details

Format

This presentation uses a photo slideshow to guide participants through the history of Las Vegas. Along the way, the presenter asks questions about the images and historical artifacts presented. This presentation relies on primary source analysis and visual thinking and observation skills.

Major topics explored include the settlement of Las Vegas, the railroad, the growth of the Black community during World War II, segregation, the historic Westside community, the Civil Rights Movement, shift to integretation, the experiences of famous Black performers, and race riots in the city's history.

Objectives

1. Participants will understand the role of the Black community in the development of the city of Las Vegas.
2. Participants will be introduced to important figures in the Civil Rights Movement in Las Vegas.
3. Participants will examine the push and pull factors that contributed to migration to Las Vegas.
4. Participants will reflect upon the successes and failures of civil rights actions in Las Vegas history.