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Red Hook activist Lakan Masego builds Black Leaders group
Lakan Masego grew up in Red Hook and after George Floyd's death started The New Black Leaders. He organized large protests, merged groups into Solidarity for Black Lives, and credits South Brooklyn Community High School for shaping his community focus and diverse teaching staff.
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Lakan Masego
Red Hook
South Brooklyn Community High School
George Floyd
New Black Leaders
Masego
Strategy For Black Lives
Washington D.C
Solidarity For Black Lives
Conover Street