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Claremont parents clash over kindergarten Thanksgiving costumes

latimes.com
Nov. 25, 2008
Some say having students dress up as pilgrims and Native Americans is 'demeaning.' Their opponents say they are elitists injecting politics into a simple children's celebration. For decades, Claremont kindergartners have celebrated Thanksgiving by dressing up as pilgrims and Native Americans and...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa