Aja Brown

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

I think - everything just in the political realm - women are usually perceived to be more trustworthy and compassionate. And they usually fare well against their male counterpart. ”

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. ”

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

I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride, and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community. ”

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

The majority of people, especially young people, know Dr. Dre because of Beats by Dre, not necessarily from him being a rap artist. ”

I know what it takes to move cities forward. It's not about rhetoric and great speaking, but it takes relationships. ”

Seeing people decide to choose love instead of hate is phenomenal. ”

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. ”