OKC School Board Votes To Name Center After NAACP Leader Clara Luper

<p>The Oklahoma City School Board unanimously voted to name their new administration building after NAACP leader Clara Luper Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

Tuesday, November 13th 2018, 9:29 pm

By: News 9


The Oklahoma City School Board unanimously voted to name their new administration building after NAACP leader Clara Luper Tuesday.

The building will be named The Clara Luper Center For Educational Services.

Luper was a teacher and activist who led 13 youths in peaceful protests against segregation in drug stores.

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The building will be named The Clara Luper Center For Educational Services.

Luper was a teacher and activist who led 13 youths in peaceful protests against segregation in drug stores.

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The Oklahoma City School Board unanimously voted to name their new administration building after NAACP leader Clara Luper Tuesday. 

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