Aja Brown Quotes
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I've always been calm, and I'm very good in a crisis.
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People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped established Compton's reputation worldwide are older now, and even their images have evolved.
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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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We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say.
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I'm very tough. Come to a council meeting, and you'll see it.
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The only difference between Compton and other cities is the ZIP Code, you know, and the mindset - it's just really about challenging people to take ownership of our community.
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I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships.
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I think every leader must possess vision, and they absolutely have to have a heart of service.
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We're asking that the Compton citizens have a zero tolerance policy against violence.
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Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn.
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It's all about making sure kids can have access to educational opportunities... you may not need a necessarily traditional college environment, but access to trades and employment development.
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It's almost hip to, you know, be from Brooklyn or to live in Brooklyn.