Aja Brown Quotes

An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that impact them.
Children in urban communities suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome in higher proportions than veterans, and they need therapeutic outlets, which arts and drama has proven to provide.
Compton is a much safer Compton than it was in the '80s. People play in parks. People aren't afraid to be out at night.
Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn.
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.
From a planning perspective, I thought Compton was phenomenal. It has a huge potential to be a great city, and I always bet on the underdog.
Gentrification is a problem of poor planning.
Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well.
I actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.
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.
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.
I dedicated my career to really working in under-served communities and really just being in the trenches.
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.
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.
I have always believed women have so many natural leadership qualities. They just need opportunities and access.
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.
I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships.
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.
I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city.
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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