Aja Brown Quotes
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The Compton I knew was from my mother, and it was beautiful. It was this close-knit community, and people cared about one another, and it was safe.
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I believe the people of Compton are ready for change. They've spoken. Their voice has clearly been heard that they don't want to go backward. They want to go forward.
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My husband is actually biracial. He is Caucasian and African American. And my brother's fiance is Latina. So we have a colorful family.
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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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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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I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area.
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The majority of people, especially young people, know Dr. Dre because of Beats by Dre, not necessarily from him being a rap artist.
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Seeing people decide to choose love instead of hate is phenomenal.
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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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Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well.
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I didn't have a traditional college experience. I didn't have a social aspect to it. I was always involved in working and going to 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 thought I could make change by just working at ground level, but to change a community, you have to change policies.
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I think we are living in an age where we really need to have bilingual leaders so that we can communicate with our constituents.
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I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my family history - a part of me.
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There's so many opportunities, economically and socially, and just the location advantage and all the great institutions that are here, that this community is definitely poised for a huge revival. And so, when I think about Compton, I think about redemption.
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We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say.
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Some people don't have a home or a place where they can cook a warm meal, and so we're thankful for the generosity of YG and the 4Hundred Waze Foundation to feed the community in the city of Compton.
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People who come from Compton - they're overcoming so many challenges that most people don't have to overcome, but that creates special tenacity and different skills that you just can't manufacture.
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I actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.
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I think there is always room for improvement.
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I've always been calm, and I'm very good in a crisis.
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I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city.
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In California, they're not making any more land. And with the high cost of land, from a business standpoint, being able to move your goods quickly and cheaply makes Compton an attractive place to be.