Aja Brown

Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn.

— Aja Brown

The Compton I knew was from my mother, and it was beautiful. It was this close-knit community, and people cared about one…

— Aja Brown

I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my family history - a part of me.

— Aja Brown

I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride,…

— Aja Brown

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

Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well.

— Aja Brown

I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city.

— Aja Brown

I actually grew up in the City of Pasadena.

— Aja Brown

I knew I would work in a community that I would like to live in, but I had no idea that I…

— Aja Brown

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

I have always believed women have so many natural leadership qualities. They just need opportunities and access.

— Aja Brown

We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say.

— Aja Brown

I think when people think of Compton, of course, they always think of gangster rap. But if you ever had an opportunity…

— Aja Brown

My heart is really in building coalitions.

— Aja Brown

When I was a kid, I thought I would be an entrepreneur and maybe at some point go into law school.

— Aja Brown

Kendrick Lamar is a phenomenal artist whose work has served as a catalyst to raise a new level of consciousness for this…

— Aja Brown

An effective leader is able to reach people in their natural environment and extract their experiences and knowledge about the issues that…

— Aja Brown

People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped…

— Aja Brown

Kendrick Lamar represents Compton's evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton - Purpose, Prosperity, and Progress.

— Aja Brown

I dedicated my career to really working in under-served communities and really just being in the trenches.

— Aja Brown

It's critical to be able to see things in other people that sometimes they don't see in themselves.

— Aja Brown

From a planning perspective, I thought Compton was phenomenal. It has a huge potential to be a great city, and I always…

— Aja Brown

I believe the people of Compton are ready for change. They've spoken. Their voice has clearly been heard that they don't want…

— Aja Brown

The Resource Center will be able to map all of the resources in and around the Compton community while providing customized assistance…

— Aja Brown

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