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After 38 years of 'White Graduates Only' Parties, Now Outrage For 1973 Class Reunion In Louisiana
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/02/white-graduates-only-party-class-reunion-louisiana-1973_n_1850568.htmlA letter that lists a "white graduates only" party as one of the activities planned for a class reunion has sparked outrage after it was leaked online.
For nearly 40 years, graduates from the St. Martinville, La., Senior High School Class of 1973 have been holding racially segregated class reunions.
But this year, ABC affiliate KATC reports that the graduates decided to change that tradition, making the reunion a non-segregated affair.
However, a letter announcing the change included an after party for "white graduates only."
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For nearly 40 years, graduates from the St. Martinville, La., Senior High School Class of 1973 have been holding racially segregated class reunions.
But this year, ABC affiliate KATC reports that the graduates decided to change that tradition, making the reunion a non-segregated affair.
However, a letter announcing the change included an after party for "white graduates only."
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