Dr. Dre makes good on his commitment to give back to the city of Compton. The LA Times is reporting the soon to be re-built Compton High School has received a $10 million dollar donation towards the schools Performing Arts Center. This author has enjoyed many performances at the school.
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“My goal is to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve,” Dre said in a statement to The Times. “The performing arts center will be a place for young people to be creative in a way that will help further their education and positively define their future.”
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Compton School Board Trustee Micah Ali, chaired Measure S, which asked residents to vote in favor of a $350 million dollar bond to repair the decaying school. The measure passed with 56% of voters supporting the districts endeavors.
Micah Ali tells 2 Urban Girls:
as chairman of Measure S, which shall provide $350 million to rebuild Compton High School, our oldest campus, and transform it into a modern space for academic achievement, performing arts and athletic excellence, I was elated to welcome Dr. Dre (Andre Young) to the Compton Unified School District. Dr. Dre beamed with excitement, as I meticulously illustrated how CUSD has turned around. His desire to mold the future and nurture the talent, aspirations and passions of our students resonated loudly. I thank him for his visit and look forward to stretching the boundless aperture of innovation within public education.
