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This Week in Black History September 23, 1950

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Ralph Bunche, a Jefferson High School and UCLA graduate, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts as a United Nations mediator in the Middle East. He was the first African American to receive the honor.    

For more information on Black history, arts and culture, visit www.caamuseum.org.

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