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Tommy the Clown Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary at USC Galen Center
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Tommy the Clown Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary at USC Galen Center

Brandon I. Brooks, Managing Editor and Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer  May 18, 2017

Thomas “Tommy the Clown” Johnson is an iconic dance industry figure and originator of “krump dancing” and the “Battle Zone.” This year marks the 25th anniversary and creation of the unspoken “clowning” and “krumping” dance movement.

Former Foster Youth Bends Toward Success  
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Former Foster Youth Bends Toward Success  

Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer  May 17, 2017

From foster youth to a college educated man, Demontea Thompson is doing it all and giving back to his community. Thompson, raised by his great uncle and great aunt in Compton, California was exposed to a gang infested environment. Despite the circumstances, he along with his twin brother, Demontray Thompson, were able to maneuver through these obstacles and seek success.

Retired Professor Makes Black Students a Force to be Reckoned With
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Retired Professor Makes Black Students a Force to be Reckoned With

Kimberlee Buck, Staff WriterMay 3, 2017

“I know if Black kids get the skills they need, they will run rings around everybody else. I know they will be able to compete, I want to make them competitors,” said Professor Amir Ronald Glymph. The defiant teacher and mentor is a man on a mission to help Black students acquire the mathematic skills they need to compete in the career world.

Kyra Shea Medley’s Hits the Shelves in South LA
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Kyra Shea Medley’s Hits the Shelves in South LA

Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer  April 26, 2017

Attending a predominately white institution (PWI) can be difficult for students of color. Often time’s students experience cultural shock in their dorm rooms, classrooms, social events and other campus activities. Black women and men also experience off campus cultural shock as well. Especially when it comes to shopping for hair products and finding a local barber shop or hair salon.

Lori Gay talks the mission of NHS and the Black Community  
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Lori Gay talks the mission of NHS and the Black Community  

Kimberlee Buck, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

For over 27 years, the president and CEO of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County Lori Gay, has served local residents, businesses and government representatives to help improve neighborhood quality and revitalize communities.