Compton is this amazing place with a rich history. I see it as a new Brooklyn. — Aja Brown Amazing Copy Share Image
We all have a social responsibility and have to be mindful of what we do and say. — Aja Brown Mindful Copy Share Image
Seeing people decide to choose love instead of hate is phenomenal. — Aja Brown Choose love Copy Share Image
I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my family history - a part of me. — 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
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
I dedicated my career to really working in under-served communities and really just being in the trenches. — Aja Brown Being Copy Share Image
Compton is a much safer Compton than it was in the '80s. People play in parks. People aren't afraid to be out… — Aja Brown 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
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
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
I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area. — Aja Brown Income 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 think - everything just in the political realm - women are usually perceived to be more trustworthy and compassionate. And they… — Aja Brown 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 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
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'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
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
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
Political positions do not belong to the officeholder; they belong to the people that place us in office. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
Progress comes at a price. You have to be willing to make tough calls and take the hits. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
We're asking that the Compton citizens have a zero tolerance policy against violence. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
Thank you to Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Universal Studios, and the Grammys for telling the story of what Compton was and is… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
The majority of people, especially young people, know Dr. Dre because of Beats by Dre, not necessarily from him being a rap… — Aja Brown Art Copy Share Image
Kendrick Lamar represents Compton's evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton - Purpose, Prosperity, and Progress. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
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 Beautiful Copy Share Image
I didn't have a traditional college experience. I didn't have a social aspect to it. I was always involved in working and… — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
I think every leader must possess vision, and they absolutely have to have a heart of service. — Aja Brown Dreams Copy Share Image
Having a diverse council is necessary in order to make sure that all constituents are represented well. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
I research best practices and recipes for success and failure to craft personalised policies for my city. — Aja Brown Copy Share Image
