Kudos: Lamont Young

Occupation DJ, teacher

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Achievement In 2003, the disc jockey and teacher founded Fingersnaps DJ & Art Collective, which he continues to direct. Fingersnaps is a school where men, women and children are taught turntable and CD technology skills at three levels of experience. He also teaches at Safe Haven, a community center in Bayview-Hunters Point, a place that provides a creative outlet to underserved children and teens.

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