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I'm BHB, from Columbus. I'm an artist at Central Community House (CCH). Back in 1997, I was a disc jockey at CCH events. Before long, I started to teach hip hop dance, sound and choreography to the kids in the Transit Arts program. I love seeing young people express themselves artistically, and it's good that they can be a part of something positive. I help the kids do something constructive with their lives and give back to the community. In turn, the kids look up to me. It's like being a father figure. This is so important because these kids are our future, and we need to invest in them.

I volunteer to teach the kids how to dance, and I also take them to performances. These are kids like 12-year-old Tyrae, who felt like an outcast in school until dancing boosted his self-esteem. I'm so glad I can provide an outlet for these kids so they stay on the right path throughout their teen years. I use hip hop as a positive vehicle to help kids stay away from negative influences. That's how I LIVE UNITED.

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