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Alex X. Porter oral history interview
Oral history interview with Alex X. Porter conducted by Claytee D. White on April 16, 2022 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: A Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Porter mainly discusses his membership of and devout role in the Nation of Islam. He discusses how he became involved with the religion after trying to enact change in the Black community through the NAACP. He discusses how his stance on education sets him apart from the majority of the Black community; he believes that a college degree is not necessary to teach intellectual topics to young people. Porter is active in the Las Vegas Black community as either a member or supporter of the Minister's Alliance, Shepherd's Breakfast, NAACP, Black Lives Matter, and the Nation of Islam.
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Photograph of James R. Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1980s
The newer addition of the James R. Dickinson Library and the Carlson Education Building (right) on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus.
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Photograph of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1980s
Aerial view of track and Physical Education buildings at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. Image is looking southwest.
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Transcript for speech delivered by Eileen Brookman at gathering of B'nai B'rith, 1960s
There are several versions of the same speech included in this transcript, which was delivered by Eileen Brookman at a gathering of B'nai B'rith, where Eileen's "Aunt Daisy" was installed as the President of the chapter.
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Audio clip from interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976
Part of an interview with Max Goot on March 22, 1976. In this clip, Goot discusses moving to Nevada, life in Las Vegas, and his businesses.
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