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FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic 
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FAME ‘25 Kicks Off Amazing Grace Conservatory’s 28th Season with a Bold New Take on a Classic 

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing Writer April 30, 2025

On May 18, the NAACP Award-Winning Amazing Grace Conservatory launches its 28th Anniversary Season with “FAME ‘25”, an electrifying revival of the timeless musical. Directed by AGC alumnus Alfred Jackson, this high-energy production features 60 of Los Angeles’ most promising young artists, ages 10-18, who will illuminate Nate Holden Performing Arts Center for two spectacular performances. 

Pierre Sims’ Path From Flight Medic to Hollywood Filmmaker
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Pierre Sims’ Path From Flight Medic to Hollywood Filmmaker

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterApril 24, 2025

Pierre Sims is a former military flight medic turned actor and filmmaker, channeling global experience into bold, self-made stories on screen. Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Sims spent his early adulthood transporting patients on C-130s, triaging in emergency rooms, and escorting government officials through international airports before trading in his medical license for a piece of Hollywood.

Future Icons – The Grit and Grind of Elizaul Santana
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Future Icons – The Grit and Grind of Elizaul Santana

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterMarch 27, 2025

Elizaul Santana’s journey from Salem, Massachusetts, to the streets of Hollywood is fueled by grit, grind, and an unbreakable passion for acting, drawing inspiration from legends like Jharrel Jerome, Denzel Washington, Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, and Jordan Peele.

The Evolution of Johnny Tsunami
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The Evolution of Johnny Tsunami

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterMarch 20, 2025

John Origines Santos Jr., better known as Johnny Tsunami, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and choreographer. A San Pedro native, he is classically trained in concert dance while excelling as a commercial dancer, ballroom performer, and rap artist.

Tarra Denise Jackson is Fearless, Focused, and Unstoppable
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Tarra Denise Jackson is Fearless, Focused, and Unstoppable

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterMarch 5, 2025

For Tarra Denise Jackson every performance is an opportunity to dig into uncomfortable truths. “I believe art should always be a protest” she says. “Whether it’s challenging societal failures or resisting personal limitation,” she believes art should agitate. Tarra Denise Jackson is an actor and producer who uses her artistry to challenge fear, push boundaries, and take control of her narrative with her latest film, “The Checklist.”

Austen Parros On How Acting Fuels His Soul
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Austen Parros On How Acting Fuels His Soul

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterFebruary 26, 2025

Austen Parros, an actor driven by passion and creativity, reflects on his journey from theater to television, the spiritual depth of his craft, and how acting fuels his soul while balancing artistry, career, and personal life.

A CELEBRATION: Robin Claire Ross
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A CELEBRATION: Robin Claire Ross

Special to the SentinelMay 21, 2020

Robin Claire Ross was born to Barbara and Walter “Buddy” Wilkinson in New York City on August 21, 1954. Her spiritual and physical beauty were recognized early in life, and by the first grade she appeared on two, New York-area children’s television shows, “Romper Room”, and “The Jewish Fourth R.” She attended Taft and Columbus High Schools in the Bronx, and went on to Hunter College.