The Westside Slugger: Joe Neal's Lifelong Fight for Social Justice

"The Westside Slugger" tells the inspiring story of Joe Neal, Nevada's first African American state lawmaker, who rose from modest beginnings in Louisiana during the Great Depression to achieve significant political milestones. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and graduating from Southern University, he became a staunch advocate for civil rights, working to register black voters and fighting against discrimination in Nevada. Throughout his over thirty-year career in the Nevada State Senate, Neal championed various social justice causes, including improved public education and mental health services, while also tackling issues such as fire safety and environmental protection, leaving a lasting impact on his community.