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A Friend in Need

Fam, I’ve got a personal request.

I’m sure many of you are just now learning about Altadena, the historic, Black community, that has been destroyed by the Eaton Fire.

Well, this isn’t history for me. I’ve enjoyed Altadena. I’ve taught in Altadena. I’ve supported businesses in Altadena.

And I personally know people – friends, entrepreneurs, artists – who have lost everything there and are in dire need of help.

One of them is my barber Jayson Fernandez. (Pictured with me from a happier time when he cut my locs four years ago)

Jayson is a good man and a good neighbor, who wants to raise enough money to help himself, his family and his Altadena community rebuild from the ashes.

Please give if you can. No amount is too small: https://gofund.me/db664a55

Love and appreciate you.


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