EVENTS HONOR HISTORIC 1960 ACCORD THAT ENDED SEGREGATION ON STRIP
Assemblyman Joseph Hogan and Dr. Sarann Knight Preddy celebrate as they participate in a Bridge of Peace Ceremony of Reconciliation and Healing at the Elks Lodge on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. It was a highlight during A Moulin Rouge Affair sponsored by the Harrison House.
As Nevadans are celebrating the state's history and making giant cakes for the 150th Anniversary, the Harrison House, Nevada Black Historical Society and other organizations wanted to make sure the history of blacks in Nevada was also celebrated.
On March 26, 1960, civil rights leaders, hotel owners and public officials met at the Moulin Rouge to broker a deal that led to the desegregation of Las Vegas casinos. Wednesday night, on the 54th anniversary of the accord, the Moulin Rouge Agreement was celebrated at a ceremony at the Elks Lodge 1468, on West Charleston Boulevard.
The event was a celebration of past civil rights achievements while also serving as a reminder of work to be done to foster community growth and unity.
