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Join Photojournalist Clinton Wright To Celebrate Black Life In The Historic Westside & His 90th Birthday July 11 At 1 P.M.
And Join Curator Carmen Beals For A Free Exhibition Tour
At Las Vegas Civic Center At Noon
Everyone is invited to join Las Vegas historian Claytee White and photojournalist Clinton Wright at Las Vegas Civic Center's second-floor Then Café, 525 S. Main St., from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. To see some of Wright's work, join curator Carmen Beals for a free tour of the Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas exhibition at noon in the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery, located on the first floor.
Together, everyone will celebrate Wright's 90th birthday and his career documenting black life in the Historic Westside in the 1960s and '70s starting at 1 p.m. His work often appeared in the Las Vegas Voice newspaper, which was founded in 1963. This is an opportunity to hear from both White and Wright about growing up in the Westside and Wright's enduring legacy and work.
Also, filmmaker Emmett Gates will premiere a short preview of his next documentary about the life and work of Clinton Wright during the event. Birthday cake and refreshments will be served at this free event while supplies last. A two-hour free parking validation will be offered to those who park in the 500 S. Main St. parking garage, which is across Main Street from the event. RSVP here.
This program is offered in conjunction with the Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas exhibition, currently on display in the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery until Aug. 20. Many of Wright's photographs can be viewed in the exhibition.
The Greater Clark County Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the Las Vegas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America are collaborating with the city of Las Vegas on this event.
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Editor's Note: Download six captioned Clinton Wright b/w photos here; no password is required.
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