But really, where leadership is born and where leadership is really bred is.

They hit you with a knife, you find a gun

The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.

The importance of high expectations plays a big role.

The young men in our city are not problems to be solved. They are opportunities to be unleashed.

I began at some point to understand the whole idea of accountability and responsibility and leadership, and I think that was something that really birthed something in me, where I knew I wanted to be part of a larger equation in our society.

The common bond of humanity and decency that we share is stronger than any conflict, any adversity. Fighting for your convictions is important. But finding peace is paramount. Knowing when to fight and when to seek peace is wisdom. Ubuntu was right.