"Courage is one step ahead of fear."
"There is no brilliant single stroke that is going to transform the water into wine or straw into gold."
Source: FaceBook post by Colette Baron-Reid from Jan 13, 2017
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Coleman Young
Politician
Coleman Young was the first African American mayor of Detroit, known for his impactful leadership and advocacy for civil rights and community empowerment.
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