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BSICS New School Uniforms Designed by Alum Desmond Owusu

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Alum Designs New Uniforms to Reflect Cultural Pride for Betty Shabazz Academy Students

Desmond Owusu Debuts New Designs, Launches Website to Raise Money for Free Uniforms

The creative genius of author, fashion designer Desmond “Des Money” Owusu, a 2002 graduate of Betty Shabazz Academy on Chicago’s South Side, is always at work. Last month, the 31-year-old organized a unique fashion show at Shabazz featuring his newest collection, We Real Cool school uniforms. The project is a fundraiser to provide free uniforms to Shabazz’ 300 students.