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-LOS ANGELES NATIVE AUTHOR-
CARL BANKS JR
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CARL JAMES BANKS JR.
Date of Birth – May 6, 1945
Place of Birth – Los Angeles, CA
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EMPLOYMENT
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Gardener – 30 Years
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ABOUT ME
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated June 1963
ST.PHILLIPS JR. COLLEGE, Antonio Texas
Associate Degree
Graduated 1972
CALIFORNIA STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Three Years (1973-1976)
ORGANIZATION
Service Employees
International
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Union Local 347
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Board of Trustee
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Negotiating Committee
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ORGANIZATION
Los Angeles City Employees Associations
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Department Representative
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Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks
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Advisory Affirmative Action Committee
INTEREST
Freelance Writer of books and Scene.
Helping Fathers Care for Children.
Dead Beat Dads Coming Home.
Reading Books.
Member of Founders Church of Religious Science.