But on the economic level, the gains have been very slow. It's very hard. I don't see anybody in politics who's seriously addressing the problems of the poor. There are so many false fights and false promises. The only way to change people's perceptions and understanding is through education.
Education is the key.
There are three women who had a deep impact on my life. Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, and my grandmother. I met Mrs. Roosevelt when I was 14. I started reading about Harriet Tubman in elementary school and kept on reading through college. What I learned from her was leadership.