Beyond the Glimmering Lights: The Pride And Perseverance of African americans in Las Vegas

By Trish Geran

Book Overview

Relates the struggles, pains, and victories of black residents and entertainers during the most racially unjust period in the history of Las Vegas. The author narrates her Aunt Magnolia's life and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932173471
• ISBN13: 9781932173475
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Stephens Pr Llc
• Length: 171 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Behind the Glitz and Glamour

Beyond the Glimmering Lights is a very unique book that takes a look into the segregated past of Las Vegas. Author Trish Geran shows through the experiences of her Aunt Magnolia that there is more to Las Vegas than the bright lights. A wonderful read that show the perseverance of the African American community. Through the brilliant efforts of celebrities such as Sammy Davis Jr., Josephine Baker and the general community they were able to tear down the racial boundaries and helped shape America's playground.

Very Interesting and insightful

I just finished reading Beyond the Glimmering Lights: The Pride And Perseverance of African americans in Las Vegas. Using memories of her Aunt Magnolia for structure, Ms. Geran paints a vivid picture of what it was like to be African American in Las Vegas between the periods of 1940s and the 1960s. As a fairly recent newbie to Las Vegas, this book provided a very interesting and insightful look at the history of African Americans in the area and the role they played in the shaping of an intergrated Las Vegas. It is a very easy read and I highly recommend it :) I eagerly await the next book by Trish Geran.