Jackie Brantley, born and raised in Las Vegas, has pioneered the way for professional African American women in Las Vegas. Jackie Brantley (Class of 2023) Listen to Jackie Brantley: The Metro Police Area Command that watches over the Historic Westside is named for him. Larry Bolden (Class of 2021) Listen to Larry Bolden: Your browser does not support the audio element.īolden served as deputy chief for technical services for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and was the first African-American officer to achieve that rank with the organization. Bennett served three terms as branch president of the NAACP, worked as a member of the Economic Opportunity Board, and was a chairman of the Nevada Economic Development Company. Reverend Marion Bennett served in the Nevada State Assembly, and was pastor of the Zion Methodist Church for more than 40 years. Reverend Marion Bennett (Class of 2021) Listen to Reverend Marion Bennett: Your browser does not support the audio element. In 1990, Barber was inducted into the Clark County School District Hall of Fame. Shirley Barber (Class of 2021) Listen to Shirley Barber: Your browser does not support the audio element.Ī dedicated educator, Barber was an innovative elementary school principal, community activist, and Clark County School District Trustee who advocated for equity and accessibility for all. When Bob worked in the Bush Administration, Anna successfully operated the family’s businesses - Sugarhill and The Baby Grand. Prior to making Las Vegas her home with Bob Bailey, Anna’s dance career led her to stages across the United States and Europe. Bush, as the first Presidential appointee from Nevada to serve as associate director of the Minority Development Business Agency.Īnna Bailey (Class of 2021) Listen to Anna Bailey: Your browser does not support the audio element.Īnna Bailey danced at the Moulin Rouge in the first line of African-American dancers in the city of Las Vegas and in the late 1960s she became the first African-American dancer on the Strip. His successes resulted in his appointment, by then-President George H.W. Bailey established the Nevada Economic Development Corporation that assisted minority businesses obtaining more than $300 million in funding. William “Bob” Bailey (Class of 2021) Listen to William “Bob” Bailey: Your browser does not support the audio element.īob Bailey was appointed Nevada's first chairman of the Equal Rights Commission by Governor Grant Sawyer to investigate employment discrimination practices in Nevada. Ray & Ross Transport grew to become the largest black-owned business in Nevada. In 1975, Sam partnered with Douglas Ray McCain and founded Ray & Ross Transport, Inc., a small minority-owned business providing bus transportation services to the Nevada Test Site and throughout the Las Vegas valley. Later he worked for the Clark County School District, transporting students with disabilities. He was the first person of color hired at Pepsi-Cola Company as a lineman and was then promoted to water treatment specialist.
Sam Armstrong moved to Las Vegas in 1962 and assisted his brother in managing the service station Chief Cutem Price in historic West Las Vegas. Sammie "Sam" Armstrong Listen to Sammie "Sam" Armstrong:
There is also a playground, benches and seating areas. The park includes plaques with historic information on honorees, as well as public art throughout. The Westside now has a cemented monument to celebrate and honor the legacy of a historic and proud community. Nominations must exhibit that the individual has made significant contribution to the Historic Westside community through their activism, philanthropy, outreach, education, public impact, partnership, business development, artistic and/or cultural merit, or other efforts in a long term and demonstrable way. 30, 2023, for the next group of individuals to be honored in the park. To remember and celebrate those who laid the foundation and tended to the soil that will allow this community to grow well into the future. Listen to Introduction to The Historic Westside Legacy Park: Your browser does not support the audio element.Īs the Historic Westside continues to grow and change, as all things do, it becomes immensely important for us to learn about - respect - and engage with the stories and experiences of those who came before us. 4, 2021, and honors the past and future leaders in the Historic Westside community. This park, located at 1600 Mount Mariah Drive, opened Dec.
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