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Everyday Race

A Conversation with Claytee D. White

Join Claytee D. White, Director of the Oral History Research Center at UNLV Libraries, in her exploration of systemic and structural racism in our everyday lives.

Race plays a major role in the lives we live. Begin a dialogue about the real impact of racism, both systemic and structural, from medical and educational biases to the long-term effects of policing and the justice system. Claytee D. White explores race through housing, banking, media and more.
 
Claytee D. White is the inaugural director of the Oral History Research Center for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. She collects the history of Las Vegas and the surrounding area by gathering memories of events and experiences from longtime residents. Her projects include early health care in the city, history of the John S. Park Neighborhood, The Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project, and a study of musicians who played with some of the greats in the entertainment field. As one of five founders of the Las Vegas Black Historical Society Inc., she chronicles the history of the Las Vegas black community that was established in 1905. Her published writings on the subject include a book chapter, encyclopedia entries, and several articles. White received her bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles, master's degree in history from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has completed work toward a doctorate at the College of William & Mary. White currently serves on the Board of Women of Diversity, the Historic Preservation Commission for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities executive board, and is the past president of the Southwest Oral History Association. 

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