Mission: Student Diversity & Social Justice advocates with a diverse student population to amplify and affirm student’s identities through an intersectional framework to promote student success. We are a student-centered office committed to educating, empowering, and developing UNLV students as leaders to recognize and address societal injustices.
Vision: Student Diversity & Social Justice (SDSJ) will provide transformative experiences to create a campus free of oppression and trauma through intentional engagement. Values: Student Centered | Advocacy | Intersectionality Empowerment | Trauma Informed | Community
Office Location SU 309 and the Center for Social Justice Instagram: @UNLVSDSJ Facebook: www.facebook.com/unlvsdsj Youtube: Student Diversity and Social Justice This booklet was created with the efforts of: Kevin Wright, Amanda Lockridge, Brianna Varner, Deshawn Johnson, and Alexandria Hollingsworth
3 We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands of the LandLand Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People. We acknowledge the Indigenous People of the lands where UNLV now stands – and recognize AcknowledgementAcknowledgement that these have always been places of teaching and learning. We wish to pay respect to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People, continue to play within the UNLV community. This acknowledgement and the centering of Native peoples is a start as we move forward for many years to come
4 5 1931 Gambling was legalized in Las Vegas; Construction of the Boulder/Hoover A Brief Dam begins; Colored Citizen Protective Association is organized; US. District History Courthouse opens 1932 Only 44 Black men were hired out of the In order to know where you’re going, you need to know your 20,000 laborers who built the Boulder/ history. Below is a brief timeline that talks about Black history Hoover Dam specific to the Las Vegas community. Please note this is not an exhaustive timeline, as unfortunately, there are some historical 1941 The Great Migration of Blacks from the south events that have happened in Las Vegas that were not properly begins, primarily from Fordyce, AR and documented. As you navigate through life, always make sure you Tallulah, LA are doing whatever you can to protect our history. Our history is important, and it is crucial to preserve it, and prevent people 1943 Carver Park constructed to house Blacks from trying to erase it. working at the Basic Magnesium plan in Henderson
1872 John Howell purchases land to become the 1948 Verlene Stevens writes Black Society Column first Black land owner in Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Review Journal
1904 The historic westside neighborhood is established (now present day Downtown 1952 Marble Manor housing project built (located on Las Vegas) H. Street. and West Washington Avenue)
1905 City of Las Vegas is established 1954 Dr. Charles West becomes the first Black 1910 Census started to document Black-owned doctor in Las Vegas; historic Berkley Square businesses neighborhood built (sits between H. Street and D. Street going north to south, and 1917 First Black church, Zion Methodist Church is between W. Owens Avenue and Frederick established Avenue going east to west) 1925 The Ku Klux Klan led a march on Fremont Street 1955 Dr. James McMillan becomes the first Black dentist in Las Vegas; Moulin Rouge Hotel 1926 The Las Vegas Chapter of the National opens Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is formed 1959 Charles Kellar becomes the first Black attorney in Las Vegas
6 7 1960 Integration on Las Vegas Strip begins 1998 Professor Rainier Spencer establishes the first Afro-American Studies program 1964 Economic Opportunity Board is established; minor within the Nevada System of Higher Las Vegas starts granting licenses to Black Education to be taught at UNLV Attorneys
1965 Economic Opportunity Board opens its first 2008 The Bachelors of Arts degree in Afro- office; Dr. Bert Babero Sr. becomes first American Studies is approved to be Black professor at UNLV (formerly known as established at UNLV (Now known as African Nevada Southern University) American and African Diasporic Studies)
1969 October race riot happens in Las Vegas 2013 Palm Downtown Mortuary opens Civil Rights 1971 Consent Decree issued to address issues Movement Memorial; Les Femmes Douze of discrimination from the Las Vegas (The Ladies Twelve), a Black womxn’s gaming industry toward Black employees; empowerment organization for high school Dr. Esther Langston becomes first Black girls, celebrates 50th Anniversary womxn to serve as a Professor at UNLV
1972 Ruby Duncan, the Co-Founder of Operation Life, and the President of the Clark County Welfare Rights Organization, led a march on the Las Vegas Strip to advocate for welfare rights of Black people
1973 Professor Roosevelt Fitzgerald becomes first Black professor at UNLV in the department of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies
1976 Dr. Esther Langston becomes the first Black professor to earn tenure as a professor at UNLV
1992 Rodney King riot in California spills into Las Vegas
Source: Oral History Research Center, UNLV Libraries
8 9 Berkley Square Las Vegas, NV It was built between 1954 and 1955 and was the first African American built subdivision in Nevada. Berkley Square, bounded by Byrnes Ave, D Street, Leonard Ave and G Street, was built to provide adequate housing for a growing African American community prior to the Civil Rights movement.
https://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/afam/2011/Berkley_Square.htm
Moulin Rouge Las Vegas, NV BlackBlack The Moulin Rouge was the first racially integrated casino in the United States, located in Las Vegas’ historic Westside. People called it the “six month sensation” as it was only open for a short HistoricalHistorical time, but had an empowering effect on the civil rights movement years after bankruptcy forced its doors to close.
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/hidden-history-moulin- MonumentsMonuments rouges-history-short-but-very-significant/
Martin Luther King Jr. statue North Las Vegas, NV On January 20, 2001 the County unveiled a 5-ton bronze statue of Martin Luther King Jr. In the statue, King’s hands hold the U.S. Constitution, the Bible and the world. The artist, Allen, was quoted expressing her vision of the statue, “He holds the world out to you as if to say, and I’ve given my all. Now it’s up to you. Treat the world gently. Remember what you do affect us all.”
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parks/Pages/mlk-statue-tina- allen.aspx
10 11 The history of the Green Book The Negro Motorist Green Book (also The Negro Travelers’ Green Book, or simply the Green Book) was an annual guidebook for Caribbean, and Bermuda. The Green African-American travelers. It was originated and published by Book was known as “the Bible of Black New York City mailman, Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, travel during Jim Crow,” enabling Black during the era of Jim Crow laws, when open and often legally travelers to find lodgings, businesses, prescribed discrimination against African Americans and and gas stations that would serve them other non-whites was widespread. Although pervasive racial along the road. Shortly after the passage discrimination and poverty limited black car ownership, the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which emerging African-American middle class bought automobiles outlawed forms of racial discrimination, as soon as they could, but faced a variety of dangers and the Green Book ceased publication. inconveniences along the road, from refusal of food and lodging While racial discrimination is outlawed, to arbitrary arrest. In response, Green wrote his guide to services racism is still a relevant and timely and places relatively friendly to African-Americans, eventually concept in the present day. The purpose expanding its coverage from the New York area to much of North of this resource guide, or Green Book, is America, as well as founding a travel agency. for individuals within the Afro- descendant diaspora at UNLV to know Victor African-American travelers faced hardships such as white- Hugo Green what resources are available to them. owned businesses refusing to serve them or repair their vehicles, (1892-1960) being refused accommodation or food by white-owned hotels, Know your history. and threats of physical violence and forcible expulsion from whites-only “sundown towns”. Green founded and published the Carry this guide. Green Book to avoid such problems, compiling resources to give Value your life. the Negro traveler information that will keep them from running Protect our culture. into difficulties, embarrassments, and to make their trips more enjoyable.
From a New York-focused first edition published in 1936, Green expanded the work to cover much of North America, including most of the United States and parts of Canada, Mexico, the
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Registered Student 37 Organizations (RSOs)
Government Relations 40
Disclaimer: Community Centers 44 The contents of this resource are not an exhaustive list of every single resource available to individuals within the Hair Salons & Barbershops 47 Afrodescendant diaspora at UNLV.
If you notice any kind of resource missing, please submit your Health & Medical 51 resource to this link: https://tinyurl.com/BlackUNLV. We will be accepting Restaurants & Markets 58 submissions throughout the academic year, as we prepare for future publications. Scholarships 64
Miscellaneous Professionals 85
14 15 Africans to British North America in 1619 possible.
African American and A secondary objective is for students to be able to concentrate their studies on particular areas of interest within an overall African Diaspora Studies African American and African Diaspora Studies framework. With affiliated faculty in other UNLV departments, the African Program (AAS) American and African Diaspora Studies Program is especially The African American and African Diaspora Studies suited to meet this objective. Related to both of the above Program is offered under the auspices of the Department of objectives is the tertiary objective for graduates of the program Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies. Students may to be well prepared for post-baccalaureate work in African major or minor in African American and African Diaspora American and African Diaspora Studies. An undergraduate Studies. The program is designed to provide students with the degree in African American and African Diaspora Studies gives critical tools required, and to expose them to the historical potential graduate students the firm foundation necessary knowledge and current research necessary, for an informed for engaging the more complex material they will encounter in understanding of Black experiences today. With courses ranging graduate programs focused on African American and African from the Atlantic Slave Trade to Black Power/Thought to Black Diaspora Studies. Sexualities to Black Performance, the program is built around a core of courses that systematically document critical aspects of Core Faculty Affiliated Faculty African-American experiences from its antecedents in antiquity Javon Johnson, Ph.D. (Director) Rachel J. Anderson, J.D. to the prominent issues of the present day. Engaging both past and contemporary aspects of this experience provides students Kendra Gage, Ph.D. Victoria Baltimore-Dale, M.Ed. access to materials and events that have historically not been Courtney Carter, Ph.D. given adequate treatment, and allows students to contextualize Tyler D. Parry, Ph.D. current issues relating to African-Americans in an academically Frank Rudy Cooper, J.D. critical way. Iesha Jackson, Ed.D The primary objective of the program is for students to gain a solid foundation in the history and culture of African-Americans Ranita Ray, Ph.D. from before the beginnings of slavery in British North America up to the present time. This foundation is a historically and critically Jeff Schauer, Ph.D. contextualized one in that the African American and African Jessica E. Teague, Ph.D. Diaspora Studies Program does not start with the assumption that Afro-American history begins in 1619. Rather, the program Gary Totten, Ph.D. very specifically reaches much farther back in history in order to allow students to gain an appreciation of the ways that global Briana Whiteside Ph.D. economic systems, technological advances, and political change contributed to the environment that made the introduction of A. B. Wilkinson, Ph.D.
16 17 A.B. Wilkinson Assistant Professor History Department (702)895-5260 [email protected] Dr. Anthony Gatling Associate Professor Hospitality Management Department (702)895-5870 [email protected] Ashley Hairston Doughty, MFA Assistant Professor, Graphic Design Program Coordinator College of Fine Arts (702)895-0559 [email protected] Ashlyn Gray Associate Director, Graduate Financial Services Graduate College (702)895-2970 [email protected] Dr. Barbee Oakes Chief Diversity Officer Office of Diversity Initiatives (702)895-5580 [email protected]
19 Dr. Benita Wolff Charles R. St. Hill Director, Diversity and Inclusion MD, MSc, FACS School of Medicine UNLV Surgery, School of Medicine (702)895-1273 (702)671-2278 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Betty Burston Chartae Witherspoon Faculty-in-Residence Upward Bound Coordinator Health Care Administration and Policy Upward Bound (310)436-5587 (702)895-4777 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Britney Alford Cheryl Kelton Staff Psychologist Admin 4 - Hospitality Advising Office Manager Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Hospitality Advising Office (702)895-3627 (702)895-1911 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Cecilia Maldonado Chris Brown Associate Vice Provost for Workforce Development Event Coordinator Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs Student Union & Event Services (702)895-3410 (702)895-5882 [email protected] [email protected] Chardon Cooks Cicely Morgan Nellis Academic Affairs Coordinator Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO) Undergraduate Education Student Affairs (702)349-2272 (702)774-4145 [email protected] [email protected]
20 21 Clarence Gilyard Donna Gaddy Stage and Screen Acting/Film Administrative Assistant II College of Fine Arts, Theatre Fine Arts Advising (702)895-1059 (702)895-3982 [email protected] [email protected] Claytee D. White Doris Blackwell Director, Oral History Research Center Program Officer Special Collections & Archives Faculty Center (702)895-3982 (702)895-5167 [email protected] [email protected] Danielle Wilson Dr. Doris L. Watson Coordinator Graduate & Program Coordinator and Professor TRIO Education Talent Search Educational Psychology & Higher Education, (702)793-1616 College of Education [email protected] (702)895-5085 [email protected] Debra Coleman Administrative Assistant IV Dulcie Gunner Pre-Professional Advising Center Director of Human Resources-School of (702)895-3982 Medicine [email protected] Human Resources (702)331-4171 Denise D. Edwards, MS [email protected] Academic Counselor/Coordinator CAEO-GEAR UP Esther J. Langston, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW (702)289-9473 Director Family Support Services, Professor [email protected] Emeritus Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (702)491-6218 [email protected]
22 23 Frank R. Jones Huston Green Associate Professor - School of Dental Medicine Academic Advisor Department of Clinical Sciences College of Sciences (702)744-2683 (702)895-2077 [email protected] [email protected] Frank Rudy Cooper Harriet Barlow, Ph.D. Professor of Law and Director, Program on Race, Executive Director Gender & Policing The Intersection William S. Boyd School of Law SU 121 | (702)895-0459 (702)895-2123 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Juanita Fain Frankie Andres Vice President for Student Affairs Senior Director of Administration, Communications, Divisions of Student Affairs and Annual Giving (702)895-3656 UNLV Alumni Engagement [email protected] (702)895-3621 [email protected] Karyn S. Hollingsworth Director of Communications Gerard Medlock Dean’s Office, College of Liberal Arts Assistant Director for Upward Bound Math and (702)895-2315 Science Center Science [email protected] Division of Student Affairs (702)895-4777 Jamilah Brewington [email protected] Administrative Assistant IV Hill Pichon Integrated Marketing & Branding (702)895-5895 Assistant Director [email protected] Office of Information Technology (702)895-4331 [email protected]
24 25 Jannelvy Martinez, M.Ed. Joi Holliday Business and Administration Coordinator Sr. Policy Analyst Campus Recreational Services, Student Recreation and Legislative and Government Affairs Wellness Center (702)522-7032 (702)774-7120 [email protected] [email protected] Joshanna Holyfield, M.S. Jasmin Clardy Residential Education Coordinator Financial Aid and Scholarships Counselor Housing & Residential Life Financial Aid and Scholarships (702)895-2001 (702)895-4113 [email protected] [email protected] Kaliya Arnwine Jennifer Young Conference and Event Coordinator Assistant Director Community Engagement Student Union & Event Services School of Medicine - Community Engagement (702)895-5894 (702)895-1435 [email protected] [email protected] Kamisha Johnson Jill Triplett Assistant Director of Urban Director for UNLV GEAR UP Affairs Advising Center The Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach Urban Affairs (702)774-4106 (702)895-1009 [email protected] [email protected] John McElrath Kane Toomer Program Coordinator for Fitness Academic Advisor Campus Recreational Services Division of Health Sciences Advising Center (702)774-7126 (702)895-2780 [email protected] [email protected]
26 27 Kanikka Wofford Keyonna Summers Administrative Assistant IV Media Relations Specialist Office of Decision Support Office of Media Relations (702)895-0866 (702)895-0898 [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Kimberly D. Kendricks Karintha Fenley Director, Strategic Initiatives for Faculty Academic Advisor Success Advising Center, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Office of Faculty Affairs (702)895-1009 (702)895-3556 [email protected] [email protected] Katrina Harris, Ph.D., CPC-Intern, Licensed Lateka Grays School Counselor Hospitality Librarian Practicum/Internship Coordinator, UNLV Libraries Counselor Education Program (702)895-2137 Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Human [email protected] Services/College of Education (702)895-2912 LaToya Burdiss Associate Director of Programming Kay Kindred Campus Recreational Services Professor of Law (702)774-7121 William S. Boyd School of Law [email protected] (702)895-2438 Lillie “Pearl” Morgan [email protected] Curriculum Design Kevin L. Wright, Ed.D. Upward Bound Math and Science Center Assistant Director for Student Diversity (702)895-4777 Student Diversity & Social Justice [email protected] (702)895-4686 [email protected]
28 29 Linda Pollard Monica R. McNeely-Williams Director of Finance & Administration Office Manager University Police Services College of Liberal Arts - Wilson Advising Center (702) 895-4742 (702)895-1997 [email protected] [email protected] Marian Anderson Nakia Jackson-Hale Administrative Assistant IV Executive Director of Alumni School of Life Sciences Relations and Special Events (702)895-1274 William S. Boyd School of Law [email protected] (702)895-2489 [email protected] Marya Shegog Natalie Smyers Director of Health and Assistant Professor The Lincy Institute and School of Public Health, Social and Program Support-Analyst Behavioral Health Program Continuing Education [email protected] (702)895-5960 [email protected] Mary Whitehead, Ph.D. Natasha Williams Director TRIO Educational Talent Search Coordinator Student Diversity & Social Justice The Center of Academic Enrichment & Outreach (702)895-7375 [email protected] (702)249-1695 [email protected] Michele Washington Dr. Neamat Hassan Claims Administration Coordinator Faculty Risk Management and Safety Biomedical Science, School of Dental Medicine (702)895-5404 [email protected] (702)774-2307 [email protected]
30 31 Neffisatu Dambo, Ph.D. Patrice Hester-Harper Assistant Professor Assistant Dean for Administration, College of Education - Department of Counselor Outreach & Engagement Education, School Psychology, and Human Services School of Nursing (702)895-5852 (702)895-1230 [email protected] [email protected] Nicholas Vaughn Dr. Patricia Heisser Metoyer Office Manager Adjunct Faculty Student Union & Event Services Interdisciplinary Studies, African American and African (702)895-5881 Diaspora Students, Gender and Sexuality and Psychology [email protected] Department (702)895-5615 Nikki Harris [email protected] Associate Director of Career Development and Public Interest Advisor Patrice Leverett, PhD, NCSP William S. Boyd School of Law Assistant Professor (702)895-2752 Department of Counseling Education, School Psychology, [email protected] and Human Services (702)895-4946 Oriaku Kas-Osoka [email protected] Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/Pediatrics Residency Program Director/Section Head, Dr. Renee’ T. Watson Adolescent Medicine Associate Vice President for Campus Life UNLV School of Medicine, Pediatrics Campus Life (702) 750-2284 (702)895-5308 [email protected] [email protected] Rhonda J. Everett, DDS, MPH Associate Professor in Residence Dental Medicine (702)774-2517 [email protected]
32 33 Rochelle Walker Shirley D. Robinson Senior Academic Advisor Administrative Assistant IV College of Fine Arts School of Medicine - Administration & Finance (702)895-5366 (702)895-1674 [email protected] [email protected] Romeo Jackson Tarryn E. McGhie, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Social Justice Senior Instructional Designer Student Diversity & Social Justice School of Nursing (702)895-5740 (702)895-2545 [email protected] [email protected] Ron Buncombe Terri Bernstein Facilities Manager Interim Director Title III AANAPISI & AANAPISI Student Union & Event Services STEM/LSAMP Site Coordinator (702)895-2050 Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach [email protected] (702)895-4776 [email protected] Shaina McNeely Executive Assistant Dr. Tony Terrell College of Education Director of Advising and Recruitment (702)895-8990 Honors College [email protected] (702)774-4578 [email protected] Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola Professor Dr. Valerie Taylor Early Childhood, Multilingual & Special Education Adjunct Professor IGES (702)895-4192 Interdisciplinary Gender and Ethnic Studies (IGES) [email protected] (702)894-4375 [email protected]
34 35 Veronica Freeman Residency & Fellowship Coordinator Department of Family & Community Medicine (702)992-6875 [email protected] William (Theo) Nichols, M.Ed Residential Life Coordinator Housing & Residential Life (702)895-1032 [email protected] Xan Goodman Health Sciences Librarian University Libraries (702)895-2233 Here is a list of registered student organizations that center [email protected] individuals within the Afrodescendant Disapora. Do not hesitate to contact them to learn more about their contributions to the campus community. All contact information can be found on the UNLV Involvement Center at involvementcenter.unlv.edu.
*Disclaimer: Please note that if there is an organization that centers the Afrodescendant Diaspora that you do not see on this list, please contact the Department of Student Involvement and Activities ([email protected]) to learn about the process of starting your own registered student organization.*
36 37 #BlackLivesMatter Muslim Student Association
African Student Association National Pan-Hellenic Council
African-American Student Association for National Society of Black Engineers Theatre and Film Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Black Graduate Student Association | BGSA UNLV Chapter of the National Association for Black Law Students Association the Advancement of Colored People
Black Student Organization Women of Color Coalition
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Habesha Student Association
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Men of Color Alliance
Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students
38 39 Aaron Ford Attorney General (702)486-3420
Briana Johnson Clark County Assessor (702)455-3891
Cameron Miller Assemblyman District 7 (702)882-8594
Cedric Crear City of Las Vegas, City Council Council Ward 5 (702)229-6405
Daniele Monroe-Moreno Assemblywoman District 1 | Assistant Majority Floor Leader (702)816-7922
Debbie Conway Clark County Recorder (702) 804-8056
Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr. Nevada System of High Education Regent NSHE (702)782-1997
40 41 Jasmine Lilly-Spells Steven Horsford District Court Judge U.S. Congressman District 8, Dept. 23 4th District of Nevada (702)907-5565 (702)963-9360
Jay Calhoun Tameka Henry Assemblyman District 35 Clark County School District Board of Regents (775)684-8573 District C (725)222-1639 Judge Karen P. Bennett-Haron City of Las Vegas, Justice Court Tierra D. Jones Las Vegas Township Justice- Court Dept. 7 Eighth Judicial District Court (702)671-3402 Department X (702)671-4385 Katie Duncan Assemblywoman District 6 (Republican) William McCurdy II (702)546-8282 Clark County Commission Commissioner District D Laura E. Perkins (702) 481-8139 Nevada System of Higher Education Regent NSHE (702)460-3112
Mack Miller Assemblyman District 5 (702)874-7060
Shondra Summers-Armstrong Assemblywoman District 6 (Democratic) (775)312-2546
42 43 Doolittle Community Center & Doolittle Senior Center (702)229-6374 1950 North J St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 First African Methodist Episcopal Church Contact: Pastor Ralph E. Williamson (702)649-1774 2446 Revere St. N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 http://famechurchlasvegas.com Go Urban Las Vegas (702)7878-1272 http://gourbanvegas.com [email protected] Pearson Community Center (702)455-1220 1652 W. Carey Ave. N. Las Vegas, NV 89032 The Bookstore LV https://www.instagram.com/thebookstorelv/ The Truth Spot 1830 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite #108 Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://thetruthspotlv.net [email protected]
44 45 The Urban Voice Contact: Joseph Abraham (702)306-2394 P.O. Box 270065 Las Vegas, NV 89127 http://theurbanvoice.com [email protected] West Las Vegas Arts Center Contact: Marcia Robinson (702)229-4800 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 West Las Vegas Library (702)507-3980 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106
46 47 Cosmetology Institute of Las Vegas Masterpiece Barbershop (Location 1) (702)756-2208 (702)456-2887 3249 W. Craig Rd., Suite #100 1200 W. Lake Mead Blvd. N. Las Vegas, Nevada 89032 Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://cilvedu.com http://masterpiecebarbershop123.com Diversity Hair Studio Masterpiece Barbershop (Location 2) Contact: Charnae (702)636-2887 (702)581-2496 1374 W. Cheyenne, Suite #106 5710 Simmons Str. Suite #1 N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 N. Las Vegas, 89031 http://masterpiecebaerbershop123.com http://diversityhairstudio.biz MTM Hair Company VMax Expertise Cosmetology Institute (323)864-4611 (702)636-8686 3130 N. Rainbow Blvd. 1911 Stella Lake St. Las Vegas, NV 89108 Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://mtmhairco.com http://expertisebeauty.com Nohea Nails Hair Unlimited (702)985-4888 (702)648-9500 9275 W. Russell Rd., Suite #160 1000 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. #C Las Vegas, NV 89148 Las Vegas, NV 89106 Instagram: @noheanails House Textured Premier Cuts Barbershop Contact: DaShell (702)804-2887 (816)786-0731 2040 E. Craig Rd. Suite #102 1237 S. Main St., Atomic Style Lounge N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 Las Vegas, NV 89104 http://yelp.com/biz/house-textured-las-vegas Raw Remedies (702)303-9520 203 E. Colorado Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 http://rawremediesllc.com
48 49 Tia Char-Lyn 8751 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite #190 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Instagram: @hairbytiacharlyn Ty’s Beauty Supply (702)696-0027 4780 W Ann Rd #2, North Las Vegas, NV 89031 https://tysbeautysupplylv.com/ Xquisite Hair Studio (702)462-5200 345 W. Craig Rd., Suite #124 N. Las Vegas, NV 89032 [email protected] http://xquisitehairstuido.com
50 51 All Care for Women Distinctive Smiles of Las Vegas Contact: Candance M. Leapheart (702)456-7621 (702)852-3112 5300 S. Eastern Ave., Suite #120 1505 Wingwam Pkwy., Suite 241 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Henderson, NV 89074 [email protected] http://allcareobgyn.com http://summerlinsmiles.com Broken Shells Dr. Katrina Haslett, OB/GYN, WHASN Contact: Jazmine Smith, MFT-I-Owner Spring Valley (702)937-6102 Contact: Tina Ferrell, Office Manager 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite #165 (702)243-0202 Las Vegas, NV 89107 5380 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite #306 [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89118 http://brokenshellsempowerment.com [email protected]
Cal Psychiatric Services Hormone Centers of Nevada (702)629-7490 Contact: Dr. Orlandis Wells 3201 S. Maryland Pkwy., Suite 318 (702)568-06108 Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 [email protected] 9065 S. Pecos Rd., Suite 240 http://calpsychservices.com Henderson, NV 89074 http://mrmenopausemd.com Cheyenne Decatur Dental Lake Mead Wellness Center Contact: Dr. Owen Justice Jr. DDS, Owner Contact: Keith Stark, Licensed Therapist and Anger (702)648-6800 Management 3226 N. Decatur Blvd. (702)608-5514 Las Vegas, NV 89130 311 S. Water St. ChiropracTED Henderson, NV 89015 Contact: Dr. Teddy Sim (702)277-1371 8560 S. Eastern Ave., Suite #150 Las Vegas, NV 89123 http://chiropracted.com
52 53 Lake Mead Wellness Center (2) Monte Vista Hospital Contact: Gabrielle Burton Contact: Gregory Cowper (702)900-5040 (702)364-1111 311 S. Water St. 5900 W. Rochelle Ave. Henderson, NV 89015 Las Vegas, NV 89103 http://montevistahospital.com Las Vegas Teen Doc Contact: Oriaku Kas-Osaka Nevada Optical Center (702)944-2828 Contact: Dr. Grady J. Williams 1524 Pinto Lane Las Vegas NV 89148 (702)437-3937 [email protected] 840 S. Rancho Dr., Suite 1 http://drkasmd.com/ Las Vegas, NV 89106 LifeFirst Pharmacy Peaceful Minds Psychiatric Services Contact: Geraldine Obiajulu Contact: Dr. Michell Giddings (702)646-5433 (702)909-4600 2407 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110 112 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Las Vegas, NV 89107 [email protected] http://peacefulmindlv.com http://lifefirstpharmacy.com Press Beyond Michael P. Banks DDS Contact: Christopher Wilson or Natasha Garland Contact: Michael P. Banks, DDS, Owner (702)417-9868 (702)477-0844 [email protected] 811 S. Seventh St. www.pressbeyond.org Las Vegas, NV 89101 http://mpbanksdds.com Rapid-Care Medical Clinic Mingo Health Solutions (702)798-7770 916 W. Owens Ave., Suite B (702)848-1696 Las Vegas, NV 89106 2715 E. Russell Rd. http://rapidcarelasvegas.com Las Vegas, NV 89120 http://mhsbehavioralservices.com
54 55 Red Rock Fertility Center Spine Institute of Nevada (702)749-4690 Contact: Dr. Archie Perry 9120 W. Russell Rd., Suite #200 (702)979-4763 Las Vegas, NV 89148 2800 E. Desert Inn Rd., Suite #100 [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89121 http://redrockfertility.com http://spineinstituteofnevada.com Restorative Behavioral Health Summerlin Smiles Contact: Brittney Jefferson, LCSW Contact: Dr. Jonathan S. (702)806-6195 Dean, DDS, Founder 5135 Camino Al Norte Suite #261, (702)579-7645 N. Las Vegas, NV 89031 9525 W. Russell Rd., Suite #100 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Robi Burns [email protected] Contact: Robi Burns http://summerlinsmiles.com (702)853-1400 2633 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 100, Valley Dental Henderson, NV, 89052 Contact: Sheronda Strider-Barraza D.M.D https://www.robiburnsmd.com/contact-us/ (702)644-2222 https://www.robiburnsmd.com/ 5841 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #200 Las Vegas, NV 89142 Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital [email protected] (702)916-6182 http://valleydentallv.com 3021 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89052 Soulfully Scented (702)202-3342 [email protected] http://soulfullyscentedlv.com
56 57 Best Meat (702)478-9038 2363 Lexington St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://bestmeatco.com Big Chicken (702)675-3333 4480 Paradise Rd., Suite #1200 Las Vegas, NV 89169 http://bigchicken.com Big Jerk Chicken (702)427-5267 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., Suite #100 Las Vegas, NV 89183 http://bigjerkcaribbean.com/menu Braud’s Funnel Cake Cafe - Town Square Contact: Denette Braud (702)518-8175 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 [email protected] http://braudsfunnelcakecafe.com/events Call Me Cake (702)570-7780 450 S Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89145 http://callmecake.net
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62 63 Actuarial Diversity Scholarship http://actfnd.academicworks.com/opportunities/144 The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/ African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship http://ache.org/membership/student-resources/albert-w-dent- graduate-student-scholarship The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives established this scholarship in honor of Albert W. Dent, the first African-American Fellow of ACHE. This scholarship is offered to provide financial aid to minority students in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans and expenses. American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship http://aabe.org/index.php?component=pages&id=4 Through the work of members of the AABE National Scholarship Committee, Chapter Presidents, Regional Directors, local Scholarship Committees and many AABE volunteers nationwide, the AABE Scholarship Program is advertised and applications are solicited from eligible candidates nation-wide. AABE local chapters review the applications received and select local scholarship winners, from which the top-ranked candidates are forwarded to the National Scholarship Committee for consideration of regional and national awards.
64 65 American Bus Association Association of International Certified Diversity Scholarship Professional Accountants Scholarship for http://buses.org/aba-foundation/scholarships/diversity Minority Accounting Students The Diversity Scholarship focuses on broadening the number http://acipa.org/career/ of traditionally underrepresented groups in the management diversityinitiatives/smas.html and operation ranks of the transportation, travel, and tourism The AICPA Minority Scholarship awards outstanding minority industry. students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Recipients receive American Library Association individual awards of up to $5,000 per academic year. Scholarship Spectrum Scholarship aid may be used only for the payment of expenses that directly relate to obtaining an accounting education. Scholarship http://ala.org/advocacy/spectrum/apply payments are sent directly to the student’s financial aid office Spectrum recruits and provides scholarships to students to on behalf of the student at the beginning of the fall and spring assist individuals interested in obtaining a graduate degree and semesters. leadership positions within the profession and our organization. The aim is to increase the number of racially and ethnically Beazley Ambassador Scholarship diverse professionals working as leaders in the field of library and information science to best position libraries and institutions at http://careers.beazley.com/careers-at-beazley/scholarship- the core of today’s culturally-diverse communities. opportunities The purpose of our Beazley Ambassador Scholarship is to American Psychological Association Minority increase the number of diverse professionals working as leaders Fellowship Program in the field of insurance. http://apa.org/pi/mfp Better Brothers Los Angeles The APA MFP is an innovative, comprehensive and coordinated training, mentoring and career development program that Book Scholarship enhances psychological and behavioral outcomes of ethnic http://betterbrothersla.com/book-scholarship minority communities. MFP is committed to increasing the Better Brothers LA assists Black LGBTQ youth with avoiding number of ethnic minority professionals in the field and this hindrance by offering book scholarships. The scholarships advancing our understanding of the life experiences of ethnic support youth who have been admitted to or are attending an minority communities. accredited degree, licensing or vocational program anywhere in the country. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500 and will be presented to recipients during the annual Truth Awards.
66 67 Black Girl 44 Scholarship Congressional Black Caucus Louis Stokes http://blackgirl44.com/about Health Scholars Program The Black Girl 44 Scholarship was created by former Obama http://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/545 White House alum Deesha Dyer and includes contributions from The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Louis Stokes more than 55 Black / African-American women who worked in Health Scholars Program, sponsored by the United Health the Obama White House. This private and independent initiative Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, will award three $1,500 scholarships to Black/African-American competitive African-American or Black students entering the women college students who have earned a Washington, D.C. health field. This program offers a scholarship award to offset internship that relates to policy, community engagement, scholars’ cost of attendance. community service, advocacy, global relations or politics. The multi-year award supports these scholars throughout their Charles Shelton Veterinarian undergraduate and graduates academic journey. Medicine/Technology Scholarship Congressional Black Caucus Spouses http://thecharlessheltonfoundation.org/scholarship Education Scholarship The Charles Shelton Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization http://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/541 whose mission is to provide educational scholarships to African- Seeing an educational need in their congressional districts, the American students pursuing a degree in veterinarian medicine or CBC Spouses Education Scholarship was established in 1988 veterinarian technology. Scholarships are awarded to individuals by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members in who have demonstrated an interest and commitment response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and to animal welfare. scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be an African- This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented American graduating high school senior, current college and highly motivated African-American or Black students student or returning college student. Please also provide two pursuing an associates, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral professional references from Professors that speak directly to degrees in Political Science, Public Policy, Public-Administration, your experience in Veterinary Medicine or Technology. One letter International Relations, Public Affairs, Mass communications, should be from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and African-American Studies, Legislative Affairs, Pre-Law, Criminal Math) professor. For more information or to apply, please visit the Justice, American History and/or Juris Doctor. scholarship provider’s website.
68 69 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Diversity Abroad Consortium Performing Arts Scholarship Summer Scholarship http://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/533 http://diversityabroad.com/diversity-abroad/scholarships/ This program was established in 2000 in honor of the late Curtis diversity-abroad-consortium- Mayfield to ensure that African-American or Black students summer-scholarship pursuing a degree in the performing arts receive financial The Diversity Abroad Consortium offers summer scholarships assistance. in the amount of $1,000 for full-time undergraduate (both Performing arts includes theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, community college and university level) students attending a opera, marching bands, etc. member institution. Applications will be due on April 15 each year for the summer term. Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship Diversity Abroad Overseas http://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/540 Ambassador Scholarship The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in http://diversityabroad.com/diversity-abroad/scholarships/ 2006 to provide financial assistance to diversity-abroad-overseas- African-American or Black students who are pursuing a degree in ambassador-scholarship the visual arts. Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, offers Visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, $500 scholarships for fall and spring semester. Five scholarships graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, are available each semester. Economically disadvantaged photography, sketching, video production, etc. students, first-generation, students with disabilities and ethnic and racially diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. Diversity Abroad AIFS Achievement Scholarship Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship https://www.diversityabroad.com/diversity-abroad/ http://nhbwinc.com/scholarship.html scholarships/diversity-abroad-aifs- The purpose of the Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell Scholarship, in achievement-scholarship honor of the organization’s founder, is to recognize and honor African-American students who have demonstrated academic Each semester, AIFS offers up to 2 semester scholarships of excellence, concern for their community and the Black family, $5000 to outstanding students from under-represented groups. and a desire to continue their education. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/ or participate in community service activities. Diversity Abroad Achievement Scholarships can only be used for AIFS programs. Visit www.aifs.com to view a complete list of program options.
70 71 Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier Gerber Scholarship in Pediatrics Program “Sister to Sister” Scholarship http://gerberfoundation.org/ scholarships-how-to-apply http://nhbwinc.com/scholarship.html The Gerber Scholarship in Pediatrics Program is open to medical The Wynetta A. Frazier Sister-to-Sister Scholarship was created students who are members of an underrepresented minority. You to provide financial assistance to mature African American must demonstrate interest in pediatrics with an emphasis on women in their pursuit of post-secondary education. An applicant nutrition to be eligible for this award. must be a returning student, whose education was interrupted by family responsibilities or other personal demands and is now ready to complete college or one who is entering college for the Goldberg-Miller Public first time because of these factors. Finance Scholarship Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the above- https://www.gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa- mentioned criteria. For more information or to apply, please visit scholarships-full-and-part-time-students the scholarship provider’s website. In 1985, the GFOA’s executive board voted to create the Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship to recognize outstanding performances Foster G. McGaw Graduate by graduate program students preparing for a career in state Student Scholarship and local government finance. Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship is funded by the Girard Miller Foundation. http://ache.org/membership/student-resources/foster-g- mcgaw-graduate-student=scholarship Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare http://goldmangsachs.com/careers/students/programs/ Executives established this scholarship in honor of Foster G. americas/mba-fellowship.html McGaw, the founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation. This scholarship is offered to provide financial aid to students in The Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship is available to minority healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition students who have an interest in the financial services industry. costs, student loans and expenses. Two 500-word essays and an interview are required. Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Goldman Sachs Scholarship Scholarship for Excellence http://gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa- http://goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/ scholarship-full-and-part-time-students americas/scholarship-for-excellence.html In 1987, the GFOA’s executive board voted to create a Government This scholarship is available to Black, Latino, and Native Accounting Scholarship to recognize outstanding performance American undergraduate students who are interested in the in accounting studies and to encourage careers in state and local financial services industry. You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA, government. demonstrate team-oriented leadership, and be involved in service to your campus and/or community to be eligible for this award. 72 73 Government Finance Professional Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship Development Scholarship http://gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa- http://gfoa-org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa- scholarship-full-and-part-time-students scholarship-full-and-part-time-students In 2010, GFOA’s Executive Board voted to create the Government In 2017, GFOA’s Executive Board voted to create the Jeffrey L. Finance Professional Development Scholarship to support the Esser Career Development Scholarship to advance the public studies of part-time students with a career interest in state & finance careers of individuals employed at least three years by local government finance. one or more state or local governments. International Association of Black Actuaries Library and Information Technology Scholarship Association and Library Systems and Services http://actfnd.acaemicworks.com/opportunities/142 Minority Scholarship The IABA Scholarship Program provides scholarships at the http://ala.org/advocacy/spectrum/apply undergraduate and graduate level for black students who are The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Many IABA Scholarship persons into the library and automation field who plan to follow recipients receive internship or a career in that field; who demonstrate potential in, and a strong entry-level job offers as a result of their scholarship. commitment to the use of automated systems in libraries; and who are qualified members of a principal minority group Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship (American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, http://rankinfoundation.org African-American, or Hispanic). The recipient must be a U.S. or Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF) provides Canadian citizen. scholarships and support for low-income women ages thirty- This scholarship is for study in an ALA Accredited Master of five and older across the US to build better lives through Library Science (MLS) program. post-secondary education. 87% of Scholars either graduate or continue on towards completing their degrees. 75% of JRF Scholars are single mothers, setting an example to their children to earn a college degree. 55% of JRF Scholars report that without the JRF Scholarship, they would not be able to continue their education.
74 75 Lockhead Martin STEM Minorities in Government Scholarship Program Finance Scholarship http://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/ http://gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/gfoa- stem-education/lm- scholarship-full-and-part-time-students scholarship-program.html In 1993, GFOA’s Executive Board voted to create the Minorities in Lockheed Martin will award up to 200 renewable scholarships of Government Finance Scholarship to recognize and encourage $10,000 each. Awards are open to individuals studying eligible outstanding minority students enrolled in a course of study engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate preparing for a career in state or local government finance. financial need and come from underrepresented or under-served communities. Minority Scholarship in Classics and Classical The scholarship program doesn’t end with a check. Mentoring Archaeology opportunities will be a key component of the program, and http://classicalstudies.org/awards-and-fellowships/minoritiy- recipients will also be eligible for Lockheed Martin internship scholarship-classics-and-classical-archaeology opportunities following their freshman, sophomore or junior year The Committee on Minority Scholarships of the Society for in college. Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for a scholarship to be awarded for Microsoft Scholarship Program the summer. The purpose of the scholarship is to further http://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/ students’ preparation in classics or classical archaeology with usscholarshipprogram opportunities not available during the school year. Eligible We strongly encourage underrepresented groups to pursue proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation STEM fields of study. Because we greatly value a broad in classical summer programs or field schools in Italy, Greece, range of perspectives and contributions, a large majority Egypt, etc., or language training at institutions in the U.S, of our scholarships will be awarded to female students, Canada, or Europe. underrepresented minority students (African-American, Hispanic Candidates will be judged on the basis of (a) their academic or Native American etc.) or students with disabilities. We will qualifications, especially in classics, including demonstrated review all applications and select final candidates on the holistic ability in at least one classical language, or in fields that prepare basis of eligibility, quality of application, demonstrated passion a student to become an archaeologist, (b) the quality of their for STEM, commitment to leadership and financial need. proposal for study particularly as preparation for plans after graduation, and (c) financial need. The application must be supported by a member of the SCS, and a statement must be included indicating that this is an appropriate candidate for the purposes of this scholarship. Under the classification “minority” we include African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native-American, and Pacific-Islander American students.
76 77 Morgan Stanley Richard B. Fisher Scholarship National Board for Certified Counselors Program http://nbccf.org/programs/scholarships http://morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/students- The NBCC Foundation is pleased to announce the military graduates/programs/diversity/morgan-stanley-richard-b-fisher- scholarships for service members, veterans, and their spouses pursuing a career in professional counseling. The military scholarship-program-north-america scholarship was created to increase the number of counselors The Richard B. Fisher Scholarship program is a competitive available to serve military personnel. undergraduate scholarship program established to provide outstanding Black, Hispanic, Native American and LGBT students Listed below are scholarships available: with a financial award for exceptional academic achievement and a summer internship the summer prior to their junior or • Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) Training Award senior year in college. • Board Certified Coach (BCC) Tuition In order to apply, you must be currently enrolled as a sophomore Assistance Program or junior at an undergraduate institution. For more information or to apply, please visit the website. • Credentialing & Education (CCE) Professional Development Award National Action Council for Minorities in • Domestic Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Engineering Scholars Program Scholarship http://nacme.org/scholars • Dr. Nicholas Vacc Scholarship Through the NACME Scholars Program, NACME provides block grants to colleges and universities that, in turn, award the money • International Global Career Development Facilitator to talented African American, American Indian, and Latino (GCDF) Scholarship students enrolled in engineering programs as part of their financial aid packages. • Military Scholarship • Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (Master’s) • Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral) • Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Master’s) To learn more or apply, please visit the provider’s website.
78 79 National Oceanic and Atmospheric National Strength and Conditioning Administration Educational Partnership Association Minority Scholarship Program and Serving Institution http://nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Minority http://noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/undergraduate- is defined as “ethnic minority,” as determined by the U.S. Census scholarship Bureau. The goal of the EPP Undergraduate Scholars Program is to The applicant must be one of four ethnic qualifications: Black, increase the number of students who undertake course work Hispanic, Asian American, or Native American. Applicant must and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited to NOAA’s mission. This program targets students who have institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving degree in the strength and conditioning field. $1,500 awards institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to are available. For more information or to apply, please visit the declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or environmental scholarship provider’s website. disciplines that support these sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen currently enrolled or accepted as a full- National Strength and Conditioning time, second-year student in a four-year academic program or a third-year student in a five-year program in a discipline related to Association Minority Scholarship (2) NOAA’s programs and mission at an accredited minority-serving http://nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships institution (college or university within the United States or This scholarship is designed to support those who identify as U.S. territories). Applicants must earn and maintain a minimum female, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength 3.2 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have scholarship provider’s website. been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. $1,500 awards are available. Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship http://aidsunited.org/Job-Opportunities/Pedro-Zamora-Public- Policy-Fellowship.aspx The Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship prepares current students or recent graduates for a lifetime of social justice advocacy. Working closely with the AIDS United Policy Department, Zamora Fellows gain a professional understanding of HIV, advocacy, and public policy and practical advocacy experience.
80 81 The America Federation, Country, & Municipal The LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Employees Union Scholars Program Summer Scholarships Internship http://lagrantfoundation.org/Undergraduate%20Scholarships http://afscme.org/organize/union-scholars LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship recipients The Union Scholars Program is a 10-week summer internship will receive a trip to Cincinnati, OH where they will participate for students of color who are passionate about social justice, in career building activities including a welcome dinner with a with an emphasis on workers’ rights. Students will take part in keynote speaker, two day long career & professional development a hands-on organizing experience with AFSCME members, and workshops and a scholarship and donor recognition reception. will enjoy an opportunity to travel and receive valuable, resume- Applicants must be from a minority ethnic group, studying a field building experience - all while getting paid. Applicants must be an of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing or public undergraduate sophomore or junior at the time of the application relations. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. The winner must also and the interview process; have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be a college make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to student of color and demonstrate an interest in working for receive professional guidance and academic support. For more social and economic justice through the labor union movement. information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship website. provider’s website. The Leon Bradley Scholarship The Herbert Lehman Education http://aaspa.org/leon-bradely-scholarship Fund Scholarship The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program was established to encourage minorities to enter the field of teaching and school http://naacpldf.org/about-us-scholarships/herbert-lehman- leadership. The American Association of School Personnel education-fund-scholarship Administrators (AASPA) believes that it is beneficial for all The mission of the Herbert Lehman Fund is to help transform the students to experience diversity among the educators who serve promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political as role models for our students. reality for all people by supporting talented undergraduate Thus, AASPA will annually award up to two scholarships to students who need financial help to stay in school and assist a minority college student seeking his/her initial teaching successfully complete their bachelor’s degree. Applicants must certification and/or endorsement and up to two scholarships to be African-American, graduating high school seniors; first- assist a minority graduate student seeking his/her administrative year students in an accredited four-year college; or students credential. transferring to an accredited four-year college. Demonstrated financial need is required (must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less), as well as a commitment to public service. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
82 83 The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund http://shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/#eligibility The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet undeserved youth and young adults. WomenLead Scholarship http://infaithfound.org/newsgrants/scholarships WomenLead recognizes the need for diverse leadership in ministry, nonprofits, and public service and seeks to accelerate the extraordinary leadership of diverse women of faith to lead change by using their talents to educate, advocate, and activate. Two educational scholarships in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded annually to women of Christian faith seeking a graduate degree that will prepare them to serve in public service, non- profit leadership, and/or in Christian ministry to enhance their professional and leadership development around the public good. Women of diverse backgrounds who are eager to lead through bold action, innovative vision, and faith-inspired passion are encouraged to apply. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship http://aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying art and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Students must be U.S. citizens or be in possession of a green card, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following disciplines: fine art, graphic design, illustration, interactive design, or photography. Preference is given to minority students. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required and financial need must be demonstrated. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. 84 85 Insurance Companies Michael Moore (702)331-3002 205 E. Warm Springs Rd. Suite #103 AAA Nevada Las Vegas, NV 89119 Contact: Patrick Thomas [email protected] (702)577-9234 https://agents.allstate.com/michael-moore- las-vegas-nv.html 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite #106 Las Vegas, NV 89128 State Farm Insurance https://bit.ly/2FCl77c Contact: Eric James Always Affordable (702)836-0953 Contact: Carolyn A. Thomas 1350 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite #14 (702)778-4440 Las Vegas, NV 89119 https://ericjamesinsurance.com 2700 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite #7 N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 https://alwaysaffordableinsurance.com Radio Stations American Family Contact: Reba Labet Like it is Radio (702)880-7142 Contact: Franklyn G. Verley 3441 W. Sahara Ave., Suite D1 (702)647-3688 Las Vegas, NV 89102 https://agent.amfam.com/reba-labat/nv/las-vegas/ 330 W. Washington Ave. 3441-w-sahara-ave/ Las Vegas, NV 89106 http://power88lv.com/ Bumpers & Associates, LLC, Allstate The People’s Station Insurance Contact: Craigh Knight Contact: Rodney Bumpers, M. Ed (702)648-0104 (702)381-0828 330 W. Washington Ave. 911 N Buffalo Dr Ste 208 Las Vegas, NV 89106 Las Vegas, NV 89128 http://power88lv.com/ https://agents.allstate.com/rodney-bumpers-las-vegas-nv.html
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90 91 London Howard Photography PBBJ Consulting Contact: London Howard Credit Repair Photography | (702)577-2087 304 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 3317 8550 W. Desert Inn Rd., Suite #102-550 Las Vegas, NV 89107 Las Vegas, NV 89117 http://pbbjconsulting.com http://londonhowardphotography.com Rising Star Cleaning Services LV Access & Associates Cleaning Services | (702)217-1108 Construction, Gov. Affairs | (702)461-3121 3432 N. Bruce St., Suite #8 3172 N. Rainbow Blvd. Suite #202 N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 Las Vegas, NV 89108 http://lvaccess.com/services Shannon Smith Group Contact: Shannon Smith, GRI LV Business Network Mixer Realtor | (702)898-0101 Event Production Services | (702)639-6964 5550 Painted Mirage Rd., Suite #140 5546 Camino Al Norte Suite. #251 N. Las Vegas, NV 89149 N. Las Vegas, NV 89031 [email protected] http://vegascribs.com Morgan’s Photography Contact: Bob Morgan Smart Tyme Entertainment Photography | (702)277-6530 Event & Catering Services | (702)908-9577 7331 Bachelors Button Dr. 10624 S. Eastern Ave., Suite A-756 Las Vegas, NV 89131 Henderson, NV 89052 [email protected] [email protected] http://smarttymeconsultantsllc.com/about-us Nails by Shynette (702)759-2081 Scholarship Solutions IG: @nailsbyshynette Contact: Rhea Watson, The Scholarship Doctor Academic Help | (702)623-9500 10161 Park Run Dr., Suite #150 Las Vegas, NV 89145 http://myscholarshipsolutions.com
92 93 Snooty Pets The Tech Queen Digital Marketing Contact: Stephanie Hogan-Thomas Contact: Duana Malone Pet Supply Store | (702)396-5510 Marketing Services | (702)357-3334 8560 W. Desert Inn Rd., Suite D4 2620 Regatta Dr., Suite #102 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Las Vegas, NV 89128 [email protected] [email protected] http://SnootyPets.com http://thetechqueen.com Stargate Plumbing Unrelenting Media, Inc. The Plumeria Co. | (702)648-7525 Contact: Joseph C. Abraham, Founder 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite #1 Graphic Design & Marketing | (702)306-2394 Las Vegas, NV 89106 PO Box 270065 [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89127 http://stargateplumbing.com http://unrelentingmedia.com Technical Grace Veronica Freeman Contact: Christopher Lowery Travel Agent | (702)674-6850 Computer Repair | (702)481-7669 [email protected] 3606 N. Rancho Rd., Suite #102 Las Vegas, NV 89030 Westpac Wealth Partners Financial Advising Services | (702)978-6911 The Loc God Corp 8906 Spanish Ridge Ave., Suite #110 https://niathelocgod.myshopify.com/ Las Vegas, NV 89148 http://westpacwealth.com/westpac-las-vegas The Place Clothing Store | (702)665-6837 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy., Suite #320 Las Vegas, NV 89119 http://boulevardmall.com/directory/the-place
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