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In the 1960s and 70s, young, Black middle-class families flocked to Compton for the opportunity to live in a progressive, Black space created by Black businesses and civic and political engagement.

The Graduate School of Education and Psychology mourns Kingsley B. Jones, an alumnus and doctoral student who died Dec. 6. GSEP Dean Helen Williams shared the news with the GSEP community Dec. 18, via email, honoring Jones’ work and passion for social justice and higher education as well as sharing some of his notable accomplishments. “Kingsley was a true change agent with a heart for justice,” Williams wrote. “He was committed to servant leadership and generously gave of his time and ...