About Us
About Us
About Us
Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Since 1992, Nevada Partners Inc has been at the forefront of developing and deploying effective solutions to challenging and often systemic issues that are barriers to building a healthy, thriving, sustainable and progressive community. Today, Nevada Partners Inc and our collective of community partners offers wrap-around services in housing, education, career development, health, and more.
Since 1992, Nevada Partners Inc has been at the forefront of developing and deploying effective solutions to challenging and often systemic issues that are barriers to building a healthy, thriving, sustainable and progressive community. Today, Nevada Partners Inc and our collective of community partners offers wrap-around services in housing, education, career development, health, and more.
Since 1992, Nevada Partners Inc has been at the forefront of developing and deploying effective solutions to challenging and often systemic issues that are barriers to building a healthy, thriving, sustainable and progressive community. Today, Nevada Partners Inc and our collective of community partners offers wrap-around services in housing, education, career development, health, and more.
West Las Vegas: Promise Neighborhood
West Las Vegas: Promise Neighborhood
West Las Vegas: Promise Neighborhood
West Las Vegas is a 3.5 square mile historic neighborhood located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Known as the "Historic Westside," it is bounded by Carey Avenue, Bonanza Road, I-15, and Rancho Drive. This area carries a rich legacy of resilience and culture, deeply rooted in the history of segregation and community strength.
West Las Vegas is a 3.5 square mile historic neighborhood located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Known as the "Historic Westside," it is bounded by Carey Avenue, Bonanza Road, I-15, and Rancho Drive. This area carries a rich legacy of resilience and culture, deeply rooted in the history of segregation and community strength.
West Las Vegas is a 3.5 square mile historic neighborhood located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Known as the "Historic Westside," it is bounded by Carey Avenue, Bonanza Road, I-15, and Rancho Drive. This area carries a rich legacy of resilience and culture, deeply rooted in the history of segregation and community strength.
The Impact of Segregation
The Impact of Segregation
The Impact of Segregation
In the 1930s, with the legalization of gambling and the rise of tourism, segregation laws began to take hold in Las Vegas. Black residents created their own version of the Las Vegas Strip around Jackson Avenue, complete with clubs, businesses, and cultural hubs. This "Black Strip" flourished as a center for entertainment and resilience amidst systemic exclusion.
In the 1930s, with the legalization of gambling and the rise of tourism, segregation laws began to take hold in Las Vegas. Black residents created their own version of the Las Vegas Strip around Jackson Avenue, complete with clubs, businesses, and cultural hubs. This "Black Strip" flourished as a center for entertainment and resilience amidst systemic exclusion.
In the 1930s, with the legalization of gambling and the rise of tourism, segregation laws began to take hold in Las Vegas. Black residents created their own version of the Las Vegas Strip around Jackson Avenue, complete with clubs, businesses, and cultural hubs. This "Black Strip" flourished as a center for entertainment and resilience amidst systemic exclusion.
The Cultural Hub of Jackson Avenue
The Cultural Hub of Jackson Avenue
The Cultural Hub of Jackson Avenue
By the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson Avenue was booming with black-owned clubs like the Brown Derby, Cotton Club, and Ebony Club. Entertainers who performed on the Strip, including Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis Jr., often came to the Westside to relax and jam, making it a cultural hotspot.
By the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson Avenue was booming with black-owned clubs like the Brown Derby, Cotton Club, and Ebony Club. Entertainers who performed on the Strip, including Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis Jr., often came to the Westside to relax and jam, making it a cultural hotspot.
By the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson Avenue was booming with black-owned clubs like the Brown Derby, Cotton Club, and Ebony Club. Entertainers who performed on the Strip, including Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis Jr., often came to the Westside to relax and jam, making it a cultural hotspot.
The Moulin Rouge:
A Symbol of Progress
The Moulin Rouge:
A Symbol of Progress
The Moulin Rouge:
A Symbol of Progress
The Moulin Rouge Hotel opened in 1955 as the first integrated casino in Las Vegas. It quickly became a sensation, hosting legendary performers like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Despite its success, it closed just months later, but its legacy lives on as a symbol of progress and hope.
The Moulin Rouge Hotel opened in 1955 as the first integrated casino in Las Vegas. It quickly became a sensation, hosting legendary performers like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Despite its success, it closed just months later, but its legacy lives on as a symbol of progress and hope.
The Moulin Rouge Hotel opened in 1955 as the first integrated casino in Las Vegas. It quickly became a sensation, hosting legendary performers like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Despite its success, it closed just months later, but its legacy lives on as a symbol of progress and hope.
Challenges and Decline
Challenges and Decline
Challenges
and Decline
The desegregation of Las Vegas in the 1960s brought opportunities for black residents but also led to the decline of West Las Vegas as many moved to other parts of the city. Efforts to revitalize the area faced challenges, including difficulties obtaining business licenses and addressing systemic inequalities.
The desegregation of Las Vegas in the 1960s brought opportunities for black residents but also led to the decline of West Las Vegas as many moved to other parts of the city. Efforts to revitalize the area faced challenges, including difficulties obtaining business licenses and addressing systemic inequalities.
The desegregation of Las Vegas in the 1960s brought opportunities for black residents but also led to the decline of West Las Vegas as many moved to other parts of the city. Efforts to revitalize the area faced challenges, including difficulties obtaining business licenses and addressing systemic inequalities.
The Fight for Revitalization
The Fight for Revitalization
The Fight for Revitalization
In the 1980s and 1990s, efforts to revitalize the Westside gained momentum, led by community leaders like Sarann Knight-Preddy. Projects like the Jackson Street Redevelopment Company aimed to breathe new life into the area, but challenges persisted, including the devastating fires at the historic Moulin Rouge.
In the 1980s and 1990s, efforts to revitalize the Westside gained momentum, led by community leaders like Sarann Knight-Preddy. Projects like the Jackson Street Redevelopment Company aimed to breathe new life into the area, but challenges persisted, including the devastating fires at the historic Moulin Rouge.
In the 1980s and 1990s, efforts to revitalize the Westside gained momentum, led by community leaders like Sarann Knight-Preddy. Projects like the Jackson Street Redevelopment Company aimed to breathe new life into the area, but challenges persisted, including the devastating fires at the historic Moulin Rouge.
The Establishment of Nevada Partners
The Establishment of Nevada Partners
The Establishment of Nevada Partners
Amidst the challenges of the early 1990s, Nevada Partners was established to bring hope and opportunities to the Historic Westside. Today, the organization continues to honor the area's rich history while working toward revitalization and growth.
Amidst the challenges of the early 1990s, Nevada Partners was established to bring hope and opportunities to the Historic Westside. Today, the organization continues to honor the area's rich history while working toward revitalization and growth.
Amidst the challenges of the early 1990s, Nevada Partners was established to bring hope and opportunities to the Historic Westside. Today, the organization continues to honor the area's rich history while working toward revitalization and growth.
HUD Envision Center Designation
HUD Envision Center Designation
HUD Envision Center Designation
Nevada Partners was designated as the HUD EnVision Center for Southern Nevada in 2020. Our EnVision Center demonstrates a collective impact model by delivering integrated services through our West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood. NPI is focused on strengthening our community by identifying key partners that can leverage their resources and services under each pillar, which align with the four pillars of the EnVision Centers mission.
Nevada Partners was designated as the HUD EnVision Center for Southern Nevada in 2020. Our EnVision Center demonstrates a collective impact model by delivering integrated services through our West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood. NPI is focused on strengthening our community by identifying key partners that can leverage their resources and services under each pillar, which align with the four pillars of the EnVision Centers mission.
Nevada Partners was designated as the HUD EnVision Center for Southern Nevada in 2020. Our EnVision Center demonstrates a collective impact model by delivering integrated services through our West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood. NPI is focused on strengthening our community by identifying key partners that can leverage their resources and services under each pillar, which align with the four pillars of the EnVision Centers mission.
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Join our online Learning Center to access resources and be part of our growing network, or explore ways to volunteer, attend events, donate, and get involved.
