Little-known photographs of the 'other California' candidly show 1975's working class
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- Peter Turnley, a photographer, was commissioned by the state of California in 1975 to capture images of the impoverished, showcasing the working class of that era. His previously unseen photographs are now being exhibited in Los Angeles, reflecting the struggles of agricultural workers, many of whom are immigrants today.
- This exhibition serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by low-income workers in California, highlighting Turnley's role in documenting a critical aspect of the state's social history that remains relevant today.
- The contrast between Turnley's historical images and the current plight of agricultural workers, including child laborers facing exhaustion and unsafe conditions, underscores a persistent issue in California's labor landscape, raising questions about the state's commitment to worker protection and social justice.
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