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The use of Native American mascots will be the focus of a talk by Native American activist, artist, educator and lecturer Charlene Teters on Nov. 12.
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CSUSB and its Palm Desert Campus will hold a number of events in November to honor and celebrate Native American culture and its traditions.
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Charlene Teters took the audience on an audio and visual journey when she discussed her experiences as a child, student, parent, artist and activist protesting the use of Native Americans as sports mascots.