California State University, Bakersfield recently celebrated its spring 2024 graduates with special cultural recognition ceremonies over the past week.
First up was the inaugural Asian Pacific Islander Desi American recognition ceremony on May 8, followed by recognition ceremonies for Chicano and Black graduates on May 10 and 11, respectively.
The commencement ceremony for native and indigenous students was held on Monday followed lastly by the lavender celebration — which recognizes LGBTQ+ graduates — on Tuesday.
Here are some of the top photos from the past week's ceremonies, starting with the Chicano celebration.
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