# Ruby Duncan
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Ruby Phillips Duncan (born June 7, 1932 in Tallulah, Louisiana) is an activist fighting for welfare rights for the poor in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was also the co-founder of the organization Operation Life and President of the Clark County Welfare Rights Organization.
== Early Life: 1932-1953 ==
Her parents were poor black sharecroppers, and the majority of her early life was spent laboring in the cotton fields from May through October and attending a black school eight miles away from November through April.
Dave and Marsha Washington Honor the Legacy of Trailblazing Activist Dr. Ruby Duncan and Urge Listeners to Vote in Her Memory
Dave Washington and his wife, former State Senator Marsha Washington, dedicated their show to Dr. Ruby Duncan, a prominent community activist who passed away recently. They highlighted Duncan's significant contributions, including her work for welfare moms and her role in securing food and training…
Revisiting: Claytee White "Fight the Power" A Tribute To Dr. Ruby Duncan
In this replay episode, host Erika Washington talks with Claytee White, recently retired founding director of UNLV’s Oral History Research Center, about how the center was built through training and fundraising to preserve Las Vegas history and how the public can access UNLV’s library archives and …
7@7 PM for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Fin out what you should know before heading to the polls for early voting, hundreds gather to honor the late activist Ruby Duncan, what could the future hold for Primm and more on 7@7.
Honoring Dr. Ruby Duncan's Legacy in Welfare Rights and Civil Rights While Freddie Rosser Calls for Stronger Teacher Training and Accountability in Clark County Schools
Dave Washington and Marsha Washington discussed the memorial and funeral services for Dr. Ruby Duncan, highlighting her contributions to welfare rights and the community from 1966 to 1972. They emphasized her impact on Las Vegas and the broader civil rights movement, noting her resilience despite t…
Derek Washington - "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"
In this episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington and Derek Washington record from the new West Las Vegas Library podcast room, discuss Dr. Ruby Duncan’s legacy and her emphasis on voting, and review Nevada’s recent primary election. They criticize campaign misinformation and uni…
Remembering Ruby Duncan: Part 1
Ruby Duncan rose from Louisiana cotton fields to become a Nevada force for change. Trace her early life and the roots of her welfare-rights activism.
The Best Of Sticky Note Conversations Season Three
Time is flying — Erika Washington can't believe we're already halfway through the year. In this special roundup episode, host Erika Washington revisits the most powerful conversations from Season 3 of Sticky Note Conversations, a season that explored what it takes to build stronger, more resilient …
Leaha Crawford and John Edmond Preserve Ruby Duncan's Legacy Through Affordable Senior Housing at Ruby Duncan Manor
Leaha Crawford and John Edmond discuss the history of Ruby Duncan Manor and its role in providing affordable senior housing on the West Side.
Personal History
John shared his background as a native Las Vegan who moved to Seattle in the late 1960s to work for Bourne's Aircraft. During his time in Se…
Rebuilding a Legacy and Raising Champions: Museum Reopening Plans and a Youth Baseball Program
This episode highlights two community efforts that invest in the next generation and preserve local history. Gwen Walker-Abdullah shares the origins of the Walker African American Museum, its collection of more than 30,000 items, and the work still needed to reopen at 705 Van Buren by Kwanzaa, incl…
Rebuilding Windsor Park and Preserving Black Las Vegas History
This episode spotlights community leaders working to protect families, create opportunity, and preserve Black history in Las Vegas. Dina Neal, recently honored by Nevada Legal Services as a Champion of Justice, shares how she has worked since 2019 to document conditions, organize support, and secur…
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