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They are going to delegitimize who we are because who we are is working. … They are concerned about the progress that we’re making. And they’re also concerned about the power that comes with progress.”
Political Leader, Entrepreneur and Author
Understanding DEI OppositioN
Stacey Abrams
It was more of a baseball reference: It’s just hit singles in baseball, not look for home runs, not look for things that seem pretty and fun. The things that I work on in our core business is not sexy business.
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NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur
Russell Westbrook
We run from failure, especially as strong Black people. We don’t want failure up under our names. … But if we look at it different, without failure, none of us will be sitting in this room. So I make it my little friend.”
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Singer, Actress, Author and Entrepreneur
Fantasia
I walk for five miles every day. And it’s time for you to have a conversation with yourself. And if you want to write songs in that period, then that’s usually what helps me at least get the thought across.”
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Songwriter, Producer and Entrepreneur
To Write Hits, Walk 5 Miles
Jermaine Dupri
Slam-Dunk Investment Advice
Consider Failure A Friend