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Doroth M. Nash This first publication is dedicated to the late Dorothy M. Nash, our first Advisory Board Member. She shared in the dream to build the first African-American Museum in the State of Nevada, and the importance of preserving and promoting the history of people of African descent, and dedicated to the pioneers in this issue and all future publications, their commitment to making life easier for African-Americans in Nevada and their preserverence in the struggle. BLACK PIONEERS OF NEVADA, copyright pending Š 1996 by THE WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER COMMITTEE. All rights reserved, printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information and to order address: THE WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER 705 West Van Buren Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89106 702-647-2242 FIRST EDITION Designed by Gwen Walker Editing by Juanita Walker, Bobbie Minefee, Yvonne Johnson, and Gwen Walker i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
To my mother, my rock and my number one role model, Juanita Walker, and for my precious little princess, my daughter, Nika Ayanna Sewell, both of whom I draw my strength. I thank you Mother for loving me, believing in me and supporting all of my efforts in trying to make a difference. You are the reason I am who and what I am. Your guidance and love has sustained me throughout the years, and also has touched so many other young women and men in Las Vegas; and for demanding that I remove can't from my vocabulary at the age of 13. To my family, my late father, Willie L. Walker Sr; my late grandparents, Howard and Jo Willie Walker, and Marvin and Lossie Walker, my late cousin T-Bone Walker, my brothers, Michael and Willie Walker Jr.; my sisters, Charlotte Walker Barnes and Charonda Walker; my aunts, Bobbie and Willie Mae; my cousins, especially Yvonne and Theresa and my uncles, Howard Jr., Elbert, and the late George Walker. To my friends, Debra Rambo, Dion Simpson, Cynthia Morris, Perlie McCall, Eddie Bell and Rod Sewell ~ thank you for listening to me, encouraging me, and being there when I needed you, and most of all believing in me. To "Aunt Lois Sears" and Margaret Crawford, your words of wisdom and encouragement will always strengthen me. To the Museum Committee, thank you for your support and countless hours of work; and to the Las Vegas Community, thank you for embracing the dream and supporting us thus far. A special thanks to the late George Kirby for all your words of encouragement.
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LUBERTHA JOHNSON Nurse, Civil Rights Activist Lubertha Johnson was born in 1906 in Mississippi. Her childhood was marred by images of her grandfather being beaten and an uncle being shot by whites. Her uncle's body was dragged through the county by night riders and the Klu Klux Klan. She arrived in Las Vegas 1943 with her mother and father. She and her family owned a 24-acre ranch in Paradise Valley. The land, which sold for $100 an acre was located near Eastern Avenue and Sunset Road. On occasion Mrs. Johnson would bring fresh chickens and eggs, which she raised, to town to sell to the West Las Vegas residents. The ranch was a favorite recreation and picnic spot for blacks, then barred from main stream accommodations. She sold the ranch in 1979. Lubertha worked as recreation director of the Carver Park Housing Project in Henderson. She served as president of the local NAACP chapter and was a signee of the Consent Decree to end employment discrimination in the hotel and casino industry. She was a member of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, National Conference of Christians and Jews, a board member of the Caliente School for Girls and founder of Operation Independence Pre-school Learning Center. During her lifetime Lubertha Johnson was a recipient of numerous awards in recognition of her contributions to the community and to the State of Nevada. She left a legacy for us all: "Education is the key to independence."
PETER SAMPSON First Black 21 Dealer on the Strip Peter Sampson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1953. He soon thereafter moved to Las Vegas in 1957. After arriving in Las Vegas "Pete" worked for the Del Webb Corporation as a porter at the Rivera Hotel and Casino. He held that position from 1957 until 1967. In 1967 his superiors called him into the office to let him know they had been observing how well he worked and because of this they had selected him to be the first black dealer on the strip. He was sent to dealers school and was transferred to the Sahara Hotel where he remains today. He is the father of four boys and four girls. He belongs to the Greater Evergreen Baptist Church. He is a member of Paran Lodge No. 1508; Vice Commander of the Antler Guard; Prince Hall Mason; and a member of That's What Friends Are For. 1
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Aaron Williams comes from a family of six children in Tatum, Texas After Completing high school in Tatum, he attended Butler College in Tyler, Texas, before being called for military service in World War II. After four years in the Army, he continued his education at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan. It was in Michigan that he became active in politics for the first time. Joining the local Democratic party, he became involved in precinct work. Arriving in Las Vegas in 1960, he continued his political career by organizing action groups at the neighborhood level. In 1969 he ran for and was elected to the North Las Vegas City Council, the first black in the State of Nevada to be elected to a municipal office. As councilman and as mayor pro tem for the City of North Las Vegas, he sponsored the move to establish Clark County's first methodone clinic, and to improve the city's public services. Nevada history was established once again in 1973, when Aaron was elected the first black County Commissioner in the State. As a Clark County Commissioner, he distinguished himself both as one of the most devoted members, and by being selected by his fellow members to serve as Vice Chairman in 1975. Working in concert with other progressive commissioners, numberous programs were adoped during his first term. In 1973, for instance, Aaron was instrumental in procuring funds for homemaker and health care programs for Senior Citizens. The same year, he helpd found a program implementing a management and organization of Juvenile Court Services. Seeing the need of youngsters in the black community, he fought for enough revenue sharing dollars to help refurbish Doolittle Center. Recently, with efforts on his part, Clark County and the City of Las Vegas devised a joint manpower service agreement, helping to get special revenue sharing funds for manpower programs. As a member of the Commission's Airport Committee, he was one of those most responsible for the expansion and modernization of McCarran Airport, to add greater comfort and convenience for tourists. The father of two, he has long been active as a member of the 2nd Baptist Church, For 12 years, his interst in youth has been manifested by his personal sponsorship of Little Leaue Baseball Teams in West Las Vegas. He also has served as 2nd Vice President of Nevada Lung Assoc. and an active member of the NAACP, Optimist Club, National Black Political Caucus, and the Clark County Democratic Central Committee.
BRENDA MASON First Black Board of Regent Nevada Industrial Commission Counselor
Brenda Mason was born in Paris, Texas to James and Flora Mason. She moved to Las Vegas with her family in 1960. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from UNLV in 1974. While at UNLV, she became the first Black Board of Regent for the Univesity System. She helped to initiate the Affirmative Action clause for the University System and asserted the need for an Affirmative action officer. She became the first Black Nevada Industrial Commission counselor. She helped to initiate the establishment of the first library in West Las Vegas. She received her Masters in Counseling from UNLV, and later received her law degree in 1982 from Western University of Law. She now resides in San Diego, California. 2
WILLIAM H. BAILEY, L.H.D.
Dr. William H. "Bob" Bailey, International business consultant, is the president of New Ventures, Inc. and the Nevada Institute of Business. Dr. Bailey attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and received a BA in Business Law; and the School of Radio and Television in New York. Specialized studies were done at the American Broadcast Company Scholarship, Columbia Theater Wing-Columbia, New York University, New York; University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Real Estate and Land Law, Las Vegas, Nevada; and he is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Graduate studies were done at the Institute for Minority Business Education, Howard University, post graduate studies; and a Doctorate of Humane Letters, National University, San Diego, California. Dr. Bailey has been an outspoken advocate for minority small business for over 25 years both in Nevada and the National. In 1990 Dr. Bailey was called to serve as a Presidential Appointee in the capacity of Assoc. Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce. Dr. Bailey returned to Las Vegas only to be drafted for the position of President of The National Association of Minority Business. Bailey has most recently returned from South Africa on a trip to identify opportunities for joint ventures between African Americans and emerging Native Africans. On the subject of minority business, Dr. Bailey has this to say: "I advocate minority business because it is the most underutilized economic resource that we have in America." LINDA HINSON City Manager, City of North Las Vegas
Mrs. Hinson was appointed City Manager for the City of North Las Vegas on October 19, 1994. Mrs. Hinson is the first African-American and minority woman to be appointed as City Manager in the State of Nevada. As City Manager she is the chief administrative officer and directs and manafests the affairs of the Ciyt as set forth in the City Charter Reporting directly to the Mayor and City Council, she provides a balance in an hourglass relationship by directing the flow of information upward to the Mayor and City Council and downward to department heads and city employees. The City Manager oversees the daily operation of City government and seeks out creative and innovative solutions to the many challenges in City government. She is also responsible for presenting and implementing the primary policy statement of the City Council-the annual budget. She must keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the City Council concerning the activities as she deems desirable. Mrs. Hinson concentrates on representing the interests of the citizens and centers her purpose to providing quality service to those citizens. She has held various positions with the City since 1979: Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Acting City Clerk; Court Administrator; Executive Secretary; Administrative Secretary, and Secretary. Linda's memberships, past and present, in professional and community organizations reflect a wide range of intersts. Mrs. Hinson attended Capital Business College, Jefferson City, Missouri. She was bom November 14th in Versailles, Missouri, daughter of the late Robert F. and Nellie Ross. Linda and husband Roger have one daughter, Terah and three grandchildren, Jezon, Davion and Tiara.
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REV. CHARLES WYATT
First Black Chaplin at Jean Prison One of Metro's First Black Officers and Dispatcher First Black Highway Patrolman
Rev. Wyatt was born Feb. 26, 1931 in Jackson, Tennessee. He came to Las Vegas in 1956 while in the military as a Sgt. at Indian Springs Air Force Base. In 1959 he was hired with the Las Vegas Police Department where he spent 19 years. After leaving the Meropolitan Police Department in 1978, Rev. Wyatt served as Jean Prison's first black chaplin. Rev. Wyatt served as one of the first ministers of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a graduate of the St. Paul Institute of Biblical Studies in Sarasota, Florida and completed four years of theological training at AME headquarters in San Francisco. Rev. Wyatt, his wife Mylinda, his children, Jason and Flossie all reside in Las Vegas.
RICHARD GREEN, JR. First Black Boxing Referee
Richard Green Jr. was born September 1, 1936 to the late Richard and Viola Green in Tallula, Louisiana. He united with Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana at an early age, under the leadership of Rev. David Mathews. He served as a faithful member. He attended Ruben McCall High School in Tallulah, where he graduated in 1955, and within that year he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was employed with Reynolds Electric for 21 years. He was a Golden Glove Boxer in the early sixties; he fought his way up to Welter Weight and later became Nevada's first black referee. He was also a devoted member of the NSACNBA Boxing Hall of Fame, GC and AAV and he has refereed many World Championship fights. He is survived by five daughers, Sylvia, Annette, Regina, Debra Rambo, and Pamela Davis, and one son, and three grandsons. 4
SENATOR JOE NEAL First Black Senator in the State of Nevada
Senator Neal was born July 28, 1935 in Mounds, Louisiana. He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History and did post graduate work in Law at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in civil identification and criminal investigation. He is married to Estelle Ann DeConge, and they have five children: Charisse, Tania, Withania, Dina Amelia and Joseph. Senator Neal served in the military and some of his affiliations are: Elks Lodge No. 1508, Common Cause, NAACP, Clark County Democratic Central Committee, State Democratic Central Committee, Nevada Catholic Welfare, and many more. He has served in the Nevada Legislature since 1973. He is still our only African American in the State Senate. SARANN KNIGHT PREDDY Entrepreneur Sarann Knight Preddy's love affair with the city of Las Vegas began in 1942 when, with her parents and younger brother, she came to the desert from Oklahoma. The State of Nevada in 1942, and for years to follow, was not an equal opportunity employer. Nevertheless, Sarann decided to learn the gaming business. She became employed in the industry, and, looking to the future, took periodical sabbaticals to study at Metropolitan Business College in Los Angeles and, later, matriculated in both real estate and business management courses at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sarann Knight Preddy is the first, and only African-American woman in the world to hold a full gaming license. She successfully operated a gaming casino in Hawthorne, Nevada and currently with her husband Joe, and son, James Walker, own and are in the process of restoring the historic Moulin Rouge to its former splendor. For more than 40 years, Sarann Knight Preddy has been a volunteer in every aspect of community activities designed to help people. She served as vice president of the Las Vegas Chaper of the NAACP, and founded and served as chairperson of the NAACP's Women's Auxiliary. She has served as chair person, board of directors of radio KCEP. She is a board member of Operation Independence and has given volunteer service to both the Heart Fund and the Easter Seal drives. She is also a seventerm basileus of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter. Mrs. Knight is committed to the development and redevelopment of the West Las Vegas Community. 5
LATONIA WHITAKER First Black Female Firefighter in Nevada's History
Latonia Whitaker became the first African-American firefighter in Nevada's history February 24, 1995. The 23-year old, 1993 University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate earned a degree in Nuclear Medicine and immediately sought a job in that field. For nearly every job she applied for, she was turned down because she was "overqualified." She was approached by the United Firefighters of Southern Nevada to consider the Fire Department for a career; and she decided firefighting just might be an exciting and challenging career. She along with 3300 other applicants tested for an interview and the rest is history.
CLAUDE PERKINS First Black Superintendent of Schools
Claude Perkins moved to Las Vegas in 1969 to supervise teacher training and establish a human relations Department designed to alleviate integration problems. Perkins, born November 16, 1941 in Moorhead, Mississippi, worked his way through high school and college as a farm worker in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and a steel mill worker in East Chicago. He once picked cotton as a child in his home state of Mississippi. He has a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi Valley State University, and a Masters from Purdue University. He received his Doctorate in 1973 from Ohio University. In 1978, the seven-member school board voted unanimously for Perkins to become the first black superintendent in the Clark County School District. At that time Mrs. Virginia Brewster was the only black on the school board. He now lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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Lawrence and Viola Gray Christensen came to Las Vegas in the 1920's from a farming area in Idaho to join his mother and stepfather Ernest and Lucretia Stevens, also his brother Roy Christensen and half sisters Susie and Juanita Stevens with half brother Orien Stevens. Ray Christensen worked as a fireman for the Union Pacific Railroad. His hobby was horses, so he worked on several ranches and ran his own stable. Many years he rode in the Helldorado parade and supplied horses and buggies for the Elks and many others. Juanita Barr the youngest child of Lucretia and Ernest Stevens has inherited all the pioneer spirit. Mrs. Barr is energetic and civic minded and is recognized as "Head of the Family." Ray and Viola Christensen had two daughters, Shirley and Beverly and two sons Ray and Don all living in this area with their children and grandchildren. LAWRENCE WICKLIFFE First Black Paramedic
Lawrence was bom in Ferrida, Louisiana in 1950. He and his family moved to Las Vegas in 1952. He attended Clark County Schools, graduation from Clark High School. He was hired by the Las Vegas Fire Department in 1977 and attended an Emergency Medical Technician School at Clark County Community College. Lawrence then graduated from Paramedic School with honors. In 1979 he became the first black paramedic statewide. Currently he serves as chief of one of two 24 hour field suppression battalions, as well as a candidate for a Masters Degree in Public Administration at UNLV. He now holds a Bachelor of Science and a degree in the field of Social Science and Recreation. 7
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Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream! The Walker Family has a dream! Dr. King died to see that his dream for equality would continue. The Walker Family's struggle continues. It is their dream to build the Walker African-American Museum and Research Center (WAAMRC) in West Las Vegas. In the spirit of Sankofa this family effort is to recognize the contributions of our ancestors, to build a center in recognition of our pioneers, and to provide a legacy for future generations. Like every other aspect of the African-Americans struggle we cannot expect any other individuals, organizations, or institutions to do for us what we must do for ourselves. While the idea of the WAAMRC is in its infancy I am confident that it will weather the storm. One day it will stand as a monument of not just the history makers of our community but to the resiliency of the Walker Family who serve as examples of the principles of UMOJA and UJAMAA. I would encourage all residence of the Southern Nevada area to be supportive of the WAAMRC's third annual African-American Cultural Arts Festival scheduled for February 3rd and 4th 1996 in the parking lot of the new Von's Shopping center located at 1061 W. Owens from 11 am to 5 pm. One highlight of the opening ceremony will be the first annual publication of a book entitled "Black Pioneer's of Nevada." This event is a wonderful opportunity to share our culture, history, music, food and pioneers with our family and friends. The event is free of charge and open to the public on both days. For more information about the Walker African-American Museum and Research Center and how you can become involved in the effort please call 647-2242 or 642-8748. Join us for this historical celebration!!
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Gwendolyn Walker began collecting Black Americana 24 years ago when her mother, Juanita Walker gave her her first collection of Black Heritage Encyclopedias at the age of thirteen. Over the past 24 years Gwendolyn has amassed a collection in excess of 10,000 pieces. Items include dolls, figurines, postage stamps, prints, books, buttons, records, magazines and a host of other items. Her love of collecting and preserving items of African-American history has automatically led to the idea and concept of building the first African-American Museum & Research Center in the State of Nevada. Gwendolyn as founder, and her mother as cofounder have solicited the support of other family members and friends to assist in this worthwhile endeavor. The name was chosen because both of Gwendolyn's parents last name is WALKER, and a lineage both maternal and paternal being WALKER. One of Gwendolyn's late cousins was the great TBONE WALKER, the legendary Blues Guitarist. Both of her late grandmothers, Jo Willie Walker and Lossie Lee Walker being the forces on both sides of the families always instilled pride and self-esteem in all of the family members. THE WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER is a non-profit organization designed to promote and preserve the history of people of African decent locally, nationally, and internationally. The proposed 10,000 square foot facility will house a museum display area, an art gallery, a geneological research center, a retail gift store and an old fashioned sweet shop. The proposed site is located at "H", Jackson and Van Buren Streets in the heart of "West Las Vegas" where so much of the AfricanAmerican history was made. The proposed site is across the street from the soon to be completed Magicland Shopping Center (a Magic Johnson Project), next door to Nika's Afrocentric Gift Store, one block south of Nucleus Business Plaza, and five blocks north of the Historic Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino. The museum committee now consists of 25 active members who share in the committment to preserving and promoting the history of the African/American experience.
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Board of Directors Dr. Al Gourrier Sam Smith Dion Simpson Rosa McNair Gwendolyn Walker Juanita Walker Bobbie Minefee Yvonne Johnson Willie Mae Larry
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Membership Committee Collection Acquisition Geneological Research Advertising & Promotion Preservation
ANNUAL EVENTS: • African-American Cultural Arts Festival - 1st Weekend in Feb. • African-American Cookbook Drive - published in February • African Fashion Extravaganza - February • National Rice Festival Month - September
Annual dues $25 due in January. Check or Money Order only. DO NOT SEND CASH. Mail to:
WAAMRC 705 W. Van Buren Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-647-2242
Margaret Crawford Bobbie Troutman Eddie Bell Jr. Dr. Esther Lanston Kimberly Bailey Lillian McMorris
Members Cynthia Morris Ivan Johnson Willie Walker Jr. Michael Walker Sr. Teresa Minefee Brenda Lindsey P. L. King Mel Davis Thafs What Friends Are For African Americans for Energy Awareness
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