Aja Brown Quotes

Aja Brown is an American politician who served as the mayor of Compton, California. She made history as the youngest mayor elected in the city's history and has been instrumental in implementing initiatives for community development and revitalization. Her leadership and commitment to public service have made her a notable figure in local governance.

People who come from Compton - they're overcoming so many challenges that most people don't have to overcome, but that creates special tenacity and different skills that you just can't manufacture.

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

People are taking a second look at Compton or rethinking what they believed to be true. Even the rap stars who helped established Compton's reputation worldwide are older now, and even their images have evolved.

We all have a social responsibility and have to be... -Aja Brown

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

I think when people think of Compton, of course, they always think of gangster rap. But if you ever had an opportunity to go to Compton, you would know that Compton is a beautiful city.

My heart is really in building coalitions.... -Aja Brown

My heart is really in building coalitions.

Sometimes, growth isn't always equal to success. You may fall forward and continue to make some mistakes, but it's all about growth and really finding the lessons that needs to be learned in order to get to the next level.

I was raised by a single mother. We were definitel... -Aja Brown

I was raised by a single mother. We were definitely below the median income of our area.

There's so many opportunities, economically and socially, and just the location advantage and all the great institutions that are here, that this community is definitely poised for a huge revival. And so, when I think about Compton, I think about redemption.

I think there is always room for improvement.... -Aja Brown

I think there is always room for improvement.

Political positions do not belong to the officeholder; they belong to the people that place us in office.

Some people don't have a home or a place where they can cook a warm meal, and so we're thankful for the generosity of YG and the 4Hundred Waze Foundation to feed the community in the city of Compton.

We're asking that the Compton citizens have a zero... -Aja Brown

We're asking that the Compton citizens have a zero tolerance policy against violence.

I think Compton is definitely a part of my, my fam... -Aja Brown

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

Compton is this amazing place with a rich history.... -Aja Brown

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

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

My husband is actually biracial. He is Caucasian and African American. And my brother's fiance is Latina. So we have a colorful family.

It's almost hip to, you know, be from Brooklyn or ... -Aja Brown

It's almost hip to, you know, be from Brooklyn or to live in Brooklyn.

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.

When I was a kid, I thought I would be an entrepre... -Aja Brown

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

Kendrick Lamar is a phenomenal artist whose work has served as a catalyst to raise a new level of consciousness for this generation. His message challenges the status quo and motivates listeners to rethink our society's institutions.

It's all about making sure kids can have access to educational opportunities... you may not need a necessarily traditional college environment, but access to trades and employment development.

Progress comes at a price. You have to be willing ... -Aja Brown

Progress comes at a price. You have to be willing to make tough calls and take the hits.

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.

Gentrification is a problem of poor planning.... -Aja Brown

Gentrification is a problem of poor planning.

There's always some difference between your Latino and African-American communities. But we definitely have more similarities than differences.

I thought I could make change by just working at ground level, but to change a community, you have to change policies.

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.

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.

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.

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