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A <\/strong>\u00a0favorite quote: <\/strong>“I never lose, I either win or I learn.” Nelson Madela<\/p>\n

What do you love about the Black community or being Black?<\/strong> Brilliance and Beautiful Shades<\/p>\n

What do you know for sure? <\/strong>Music is life.<\/p>\n

Who do you admire (living)?\u00a0<\/strong>First Lady Michelle Obama<\/p>\n

What gives you hope?\u00a0<\/strong>My faith in the Lord<\/p>\n

What would you tell your younger teenage self? <\/strong>Stop trying to please people, love yourself, and believe.\u00a0Your definition of leadership: <\/strong>The ability of a person to instruct, listen, lead, learn collaborate and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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