About

Slauson Girl is a Writer and Journalist from South Central, Los Angeles.

Tina Sampay, widely recognized by her byline, Slauson Girl, stands at the helm of Slauson Girl Media (Group) LLC, a news and media organization proudly owned by a Black woman and headquartered in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.

As the Founder and CEO, I curate platforms dedicated to delivering hyper-local news and valuable insights to the South Central/South L.A community.

During my undergraduate years, my journalistic ablities garnered attention with my weekly campus newspaper column, “Slauson Girl Speaks,” earning accolades in a multi-state college journalism competition.

This achievement led to my appointment as Opinion Editor. I helped cover pivotal incidents involding the university such as a tragic collision involving a Fed-Ex truck and a bus carrying high school students, resulting in multiple fatalities, including university alumni.

I also closely covered the stabbing death of a Black student in 2017, providing ongoing support to the grieving family and highlighting justice efforts on campus.

The impact of my work extended beyond campus boundaries when a woman contacted me through my website, revealing the unresolved death of another Black student in a town 17 years prior. Collaborating with campus newspapers, I shed light on the lack of justice for these two Black students in a small white town.

Returning to South Central, I’ve emerged as a valuable resource for residents, bridging the gap between the community and the multitude of city affairs. The outpouring of support and praise from the South Central/South L.A community affirms my dedication, passion, and commitment not only to my community but also to the art of Journalism.

My articles have graced the pages of reputable publications such as The Grio, BET, Rolling Out, L.A Focus, and The Wave Newspaper. I reported extensively on the aftermath of the George Floyd tragedy, flying to Minneapolis to interview the owner of Cup Foods, where Floyd was arrested and the 2020 riots.

My unwavering drive and purpose revolve around representing marginalized communities, including the one I was born and raised in. Slauson Girl epitomizes the “Ghetto Girl” in inner-city America, often overlooked in mainstream discussions. Through my branding and writings, I aspire to broaden perspectives surrounding girls in the inner city, championing our stories and experiences.

In February 2023, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, representing the Crenshaw area, bestowed upon me the honor of being recognized as an Unsung Hero. Within the realm of my media outlet, I have tackled political and social issues affecting the local Black and Brown community.

An Unsung Hero, according to the CLBC’s Black History Month Unsung Hero Award, is an individual making substantial yet often overlooked contributions—someone whose bravery goes unnoticed. As part of this recognition, I was presented with a resolution and had the privilege of participating in a reception at the state Capitol in Sacramento. This esteemed award acknowledges those who selflessly contribute to their districts, and I am grateful to be acknowledged for my dedication to the extraordinary work within the communities I serve.

“….Through this process he regained his previously alienated and splintered self-image as a child of the California Black-ghetto–and from this point began the remarkable process of self-analysis, self-education and self-expression…”