BEYOND THE GLIMMERING LIGHTS by Geran, Trish

BEYOND THE GLIMMERING LIGHTS
by Geran, Trish
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To most Americans, Vegas is a city of lights and glitz and nonstop entertainment for millions. It's a city that looks to the future with few regrets for a past it barely remembers. But it's also a city rich with diversity, including many African Americans who arrived early in the 20th Century hoping for a dream city on the dry desert plains. This is the story of Vegas through the eyes of one African American family and one woman in particular -- Magnolia -- -- who bears witness to the many6 successes and setbacks experienced by black folks as they helped build American’s number one travel destination. The book covers the early history – segregation and inequality – the breaking of the color line by entertainers and the brave efforts of the proud everyday people who worked to finally end legalized racism in the city. 171 pages, indeed, illustrated, hardbound, April 2006.

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