An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
It's critical to be able to see things in other people that sometimes they don't see in themselves. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
My husband is actually biracial. He is Caucasian and African American. And my brother's fiance is Latina. So we have a colorful… — Aja Brown African american Copy Share Image
There's always some difference between your Latino and African-American communities. But we definitely have more similarities than differences. — Aja Brown African american Copy Share Image
From a planning perspective, I thought Compton was phenomenal. It has a huge potential to be a great city, and I always… — Aja Brown City Copy Share Image
I think Dr Dre really evolved and really is a great role model for young people that have had to survive and… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
I knew I would work in a community that I would like to live in, but I had no idea that I… — Aja Brown Community Copy Share Image
Children in urban communities suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome in higher proportions than veterans, and they need therapeutic outlets, which arts and… — Aja Brown Children Copy Share Image
People who come from Compton - they're overcoming so many challenges that most people don't have to overcome, but that creates special… — Aja Brown Challenges Copy Share Image
Some people don't have a home or a place where they can cook a warm meal, and so we're thankful for the… — Aja Brown Community Copy Share Image
When we look at the investment decisions into the city of Compton, the small business community and global corporations and retailers and… — Aja Brown Business Copy Share Image
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… — Aja Brown Change Copy Share Image
The perpetuation of gangster rap has really put a negative image on the city of Compton... So I look forward to addressing… — Aja Brown City Copy Share Image
I think when people think of Compton, of course, they always think of gangster rap. But if you ever had an opportunity… — Aja Brown Beautiful Copy Share Image
I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride,… — Aja Brown Art Copy Share Image
In California, they're not making any more land. And with the high cost of land, from a business standpoint, being able to… — Aja Brown Business Copy Share Image
I think - everything just in the political realm - women are usually perceived to be more trustworthy and compassionate. And they… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
I've always understood that, as a woman and as a person of color, I would always have to work harder; I would… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
