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Cole: What would you say is the primary motivating factor behind your leadership? Bailey: There are several. I am descendants of African Kings and Queens, To whom much is given, much is expected, Success runs in our race, I have a sense of where I am in the world, and lastly I have multiple skill sets and I belong to the community. Cole: Who are your role models, and what life- changing lessons did you pick up from them? Bailey: Dr. Sharon Brown Bailey (my deceased wife), William Patterson (step-father), Pete & John Young (men in the community who took me under their wing), Paul Robeson (if people were trees he would be The Tallest Tree in the Forest) - hard work, discipline, perseverance, being on time, being competitive, sacrifice, community engagement, self concept.
Cole: How do you ensure that others benefit from the life-changing knowledge you gained from your mentors? Bailey: By being engaged in the Black Community in the areas of business development, youth development, political development, educational development, social justice and supporting other community organizations around Hot Topics and Gaining Ground in the Black Community issues. Building and creating organization around issues and concerns impacting the Black Community (Colorado Black Round Table, Black Cannabis Equity Initiative, Black Economic Opportunities Council, Joint Effort Youth Foundation & Community Sports Program). By being a mentor to concerned citizens, young adults and youth in the Denver metro area.
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