Aja Brown Quotes
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I have always believed women have so many natural leadership qualities. They just need opportunities and access.
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I dedicated my career to really working in under-served communities and really just being in the trenches.
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I knew I would work in a community that I would like to live in, but I had no idea that I would ever go into politics, even though some of my classmates thought I would.
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I don't think it's my job, single-handedly, to fix anything. I think it's my job to have a vision and have a plan that is reasonable and workable and get as many people to the table to effect change as possible.
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I think - everything just in the political realm - women are usually perceived to be more trustworthy and compassionate. And they usually fare well against their male counterpart.
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An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that impact them.
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Political positions do not belong to the officeholder; they belong to the people that place us in office.
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Thank you to Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Universal Studios, and the Grammys for telling the story of what Compton was and is becoming.
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Kendrick Lamar is a phenomenal artist whose work has served as a catalyst to raise a new level of consciousness for this generation. His message challenges the status quo and motivates listeners to rethink our society's institutions.
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Sometimes, growth isn't always equal to success. You may fall forward and continue to make some mistakes, but it's all about growth and really finding the lessons that needs to be learned in order to get to the next level.
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Seeing people decide to choose love instead of hate is phenomenal.
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I actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.
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The days of pay-to-play politics is over.
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My heart is really in building coalitions.
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Progress comes at a price. You have to be willing to make tough calls and take the hits.
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Gentrification is a problem of poor planning.
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It's critical to be able to see things in other people that sometimes they don't see in themselves.
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I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area.
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When I was a kid, I thought I would be an entrepreneur and maybe at some point go into law school.
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Compton looks a lot of different. Residents are now able to go out and grab a bite, go to dinner, go to Target, Best Buy or a gym or Marshall's. We're now able to experience more amenities. I want to see that grow.
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I've always understood that, as a woman and as a person of color, I would always have to work harder; I would have to have thicker skin. I would have to be more mindful of my reactions, the way I spoke to people.
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I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my family history - a part of me.
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I really see Compton as a place with a lot of opportunity. It has a rich history, a strong community that has a strong sense of pride.
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I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride, and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community.