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A Job and A Home: Elders Speak About South Los Angeles, 1940-1960s

Community Dialogue 

Saturday, April 17, 2004
Southern California Library

A diverse panel of neighborhood elders discussed the multi-faceted and multi-racial history of South L.A., including making a living, navigating neighborhood life, raising a family, forging friendships, and relating to community organizations. The panel was preceded by presentations by youth from local schools and followed by an audience discussion.

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SCL's Mural "Women in the Labor Movement in California," by Eva Cockcroft