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Bethune Junior High School students wearing ethnic African garb during Black History Week in Los Angeles, Calif., 1970

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33.97712-118.276522Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.HISTORY OBSERVANCE--Students at Bethune Junior High School, 155 W. 69th St., wear Afro style clothing Monday during observance of Afro-American Week, an outgrowth of Negro History Week. At left is Principal Norman Mathers, also wearing Afro garb. Special events of week include a Swahili lesson over the intercom, a fashion show, Afro dancing show, a soul food banquet and visits by celebrities.
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Bethune Middle School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students (subject)Malmin, John (photographer)
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Keywords

  1. African American Students
  2. African Americans
  3. Black History Week
  4. California
  5. Culture
  6. Ethnic Identity
  7. Junior High School Students
  8. Lifestyle
  9. Los Angeles
  10. Los Angeles County
  11. Special Weeks
  12. Youth

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