Don’t run from where you came from.
Tyler Perry spoke about the importance representation is in our community. In the last decade we saw the first African American president, we saw black men and women build empires, we started to see people who looked like us winning at life. This has proven to be exponentially important for the black community. When you see moguls who look like you, sound like you, come from where you come from you begin to believe that you can do the same. Representation projects a powerful message that everybody, regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, or religion has a place in this world,
To a lot of us success is measured by the image we project. Success can be status, material items, financial security or success can simply be inspiration.
It is important that we not only flaunt our success on social media. It is prevalent we move success into the communities that need it the most. Tyler Perry studios is located in one of the most heavily populated African American communities in the country. The location allows young men and women accessibility to their dreams. Success is no longer found in LA, or New York. Success is our backyard.
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