Authentically Influencing and Driving Change Through Tough Times
Channel: Coalition of Black Excellence
Date: 2020-07-01

At the Coalition of Black Excellence (CBE) Summit, Maya Pope-Chapell, Senior News Editor at LinkedIn talks with Kevin Powell, Activist and Writer about authentically influencing and bringing change in the Black community.

Powell shares his definition of authenticity as the ability to be oneself in all sectors of life, from corporate to social settings and states that to be authentic one must practice honesty, integrity and humility at all times. He adds that change can come from empowerment through developing a good work ethic and having an entrepreneurial spirit. Powell emphasizes that it is important for Black people to hold difficult and uncomfortable conversations about inclusivity to ensure equity. Lastly, he shares that one should be able to stand for something in life and be ready to raise their voice in order to make changes that benefit themselves and others.

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