Bessie Bruington Burke is recognized as the first black principal of a Los Angeles public school. She attended Los Angeles State Normal School (now part of UCLA) and earned her teaching credential in 1911. Her education was paid for by the Los Angeles Forum, a political and civic organization founded by African Americans in the early 20th century. Includes photograph Jannie Bruington and Esther Beck standing together under a tree in a park-like setting.
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African American school principals Beck, Esther Burke, Bessie Bruington, 1891-1968
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