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Friends Academy Holds Diversity Night at Islamic Center
Over 100 students, parents, and school staff gather to celebrate different cultures.

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Over 100 students, parents, and school staff gather to celebrate different cultures.

Over 100 students, parents, and school staff gather to celebrate different cultures.
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