"You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too."Wisdom
"We have to observe and understand the patterns of how things move and operate, not just accept the surface."Knowledge
"Purpose is the essential piece. When you're not bound by that, you're just going through the motions."Life
"The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose."Perseverance
"You can't just complain about things. You have to give your energy to what you want to see change."Motivation
"Don't aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference."Success
"Take the time to discover what resonates with your soul."Faith
"History has shown us that movements made up of people of all backgrounds working together are the ones that succeed."Justice
"When you don't fail, you're not even trying."Courage
"Every experience is an opportunity to grow."Education
"We are reminded how short life is and how we are not guaranteed tomorrow."Time
"The struggles we go through make us who we are."Strength
"Purpose is the essential piece."Leadership
"Don't just look at your own struggle. Try to understand the struggle of others."Kindness
"You have to believe that you are worthy of the investment."
"What does it mean to be African American in this time and place?"History
"The more you know about the past, the better you are equipped for the future."Wisdom
"I want to be remembered as someone who used his platform for good."
"Let's all try to be the heroes of our own stories."Inspiration
"You want to represent the culture properly."Art
"Find out who you are and be that completely."Truth
"There's no secret to hard work."Work
"Purpose is what makes us human."Philosophy
"Challenge the way things are done."Change
"Your purpose is not just for you."
"Greatness is not just something we inherit, it's something we have to work for."Success
"Sometimes you need to embrace the darkness to find the light."Hope
"Stand firm in your convictions."Courage
"The struggles are what make us beautiful."Beauty
"We are only here for a moment."Time