during the panel discussion, a main topic was leadership. Zola Mumford stressed the quality of empathy as one of the most crucial principals of leadership. She also suggested that an important aspect of leadership is the passion to inspire and uplift, to ignite passion in ons followers, as well as advance towards collective liberating goals for everyone. Danae Harrison expressed how she looks for inspiration in those younger than her because as a young person in school, she found that her creative abilities were not embraced by those around her. Danae went on to say that Creating leadership opportunities for young people creates space for community.

-bryonna S. Group 17