Oct. 3, 1969: Veiled Prophet Ball becomes a scene of racial protest

Black activists picketed the Veiled Prophet Ball, complaining that the organization was racist and elitist. A man dressed as the "Black Veiled Prophet" and his queen joined the protest.

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