Editor’s note: “My Story” is where business executives share their personal and professional backgrounds and journeys that have made them who they are, in their own candid words, from the challenges of confronting stereotypes to the glory in overcoming them. Amid calls for racial justice, we can only make real change with greater awareness and understanding — and the ability to learn from each other’s experiences.
I’m a product of the gorgeous Prince George’s, a place praised for being one of the richest Black counties in the country. The home of Academy Award-winning actresses, championship-winning athletes and broadcasters who’ve covered some of the world’s most historical moments. Prince George’s County is the intersection of politics and policy, culture and causes, arts and ambassadorship — truly a representation of Black excellence on many levels.
Seeing affluent, educated Black people has always been my norm. But, as I got older, I realized that my norm was…
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