Photo: The Juneteenth flag is seen waving in the wind during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington, taken by NASA Headquarters, Keegan Barber, Wikimedia Commons
Message from Catherine Cortez Masto
As Nevada celebrates Black History Month this February, I want to take a moment to honor the contributions of Black Nevadans.
Even before statehood, Black cowboys like Ben Palmer were helping the Northern Nevada economy thrive. Nearly 100 years ago, Black families in Las Vegas built the Historic Westside, which remains a cultural hub. Today, Black Nevadans serve our communities as elected officials, teachers, and entrepreneurs.
I am grateful to the contributions of the Black community in making Nevada the state it is today. To ensure the Black community can continue to thrive in Nevada, I will fight to lower costs, create good-paying jobs, invest in education, and keep our communities safe.
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