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February 16 marks Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. 78 years ago today, the Tlingit civil rights leader’s instrumental work brought about the passage of Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Act — the first of its kind in the United States.
Sitkans celebrated Peratrovich’s legacy with an annual parade, followed by events at ANB Founders Hall.
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Find more information on Elizabeth Peratrovich and the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act here