Bethune Junior High School students wearing ethnic African garb during Black History Week in Los Angeles, Calif., 1970
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33.97712, -118.276522, Access 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.