Climax/Soul Control Exhibit Introduction

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Climax/Soul Control Crew members at Holmes Playground

This exhibit explores the formation of Fresno's most noteworthy b-boy crew: Climax/Soul control. From it's foundation in the childhood friendship between Charles "Goku" Montgomery and Pablo "B-boy Pablo" Flores, to its growth from the fertile soil of Roosevelt High School's lunch time b-boy battle scene, to its current itteration as an "OG" crew helping to train the next generation of Fresno b-boys and b-girls, Climax/Soul Control's story is one that epitomizes the ways local working-class youth of color create art and community amidst structural neglect. The Climax/Soul Control Crew is first and foremost a product of the Butler Park, West Fresno, and Central Valley communities that gave it life; at the same time, however, Climax/Soul Control Crew has gifted those communities with a legacy and blueprint for how to create a sense of local pride while striving for excellence. 

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Climax/Soul Control Exhibit Introduction