Not everyone is born a leader; however, it is 100% possible to find the leader within.
-Gerard Adams
Greatest of All Time
Muhammad Ali is the Greatest of All Time. No he’s not undefeated like Floyd; However he has won more in life. A true leader and a man that stands behind his beliefs. It wasn’t about the money for Ali. He was exiled in 1966 because he refused to be inducted into the armed forces. His Leadership as a man made him fearless along with his belief in Allah. A disciplined showmen who was entertaining both in and out the ring. The epitome of making it look good.
-Spring Street Survivor
To Harlem
Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson wore Harlem on his chest from the moment he moved from Charleston, South Carolina. With extensive connections Bumpy was the man that can make any and everything happen. Bumpy sent the tone for the hustlers and business owners for years to follow. The “Get Money” persona Harlem is known for can be accredited to this gentleman; who by any means was able to make a profit. The profits were turned into charitable foundations to help grow Harlem; assist the residents with rent, food, businesses, and everything under the sun. To Harlem.
-Spring Street Survivor
BK Kid
A visionary centuries before his time. His pride for his borough pours from his body. Now when you mention greatness from Brooklyn, Spike is always in the conversation. His unique directing in movies is unlike any other in his field. The views are unique to his own style where you know your watching a #spikeleejoint. I am confident in saying Mr. Lee brings a distinct value to anything he associates himself with; I mean for the last 30 years we have been more fascinated with Spike Lee at MSG then we have with the Knicks. Thank you Spike for showing all of us to show our Uniqueness and be prideful at all times
-Spring Street Survivor
Sir Carter
From Marcy to Forbes Front Page. A leader not only for a culture but for generations to come. Jay-z has shown that you can become what ever you put your mind to and never cheat your self. A young hustler from Brooklyn turned into one of the most influential people the world has ever graced the globe. 48 years to become a billionaire; he made half a billion in the first quarter of 2021 just by signing a few papers and zoom calls during a pandemic. It isn’t an anomoly; he credits this value in multiple companies by playing smarter and never folding. We all have seen it done so now we know certain things are possible. In the illustrious words of Sir Carter “ Hov did that so hopefully we don’t have to go through that.”
-Spring Street Survivor
King Of New York
It was all a dream! Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G lead the way for an entire generation. Way ahead of his time the young charismatic rapper was the star for Badboy Records and east coast rap. With his larger than life persona it was impossible not to be captured by his flashy ways. On his worst days before the fame he was still a star. Making others stars as well such as Lil Kim and Lil Cease from his group Junior Mafia. Mr. Wallace was a master marketer creating an appeal for everyone around him. He may not be with us in the physical but his legacy Survives and Strives through his music. B.I.G will always be our King Of New York.
-Spring Street Survivor
Black Jesus
How can you be the greatest if you’re not considered above normality. The self proclaimed “Black Jesus,” led by example. The 1st in the gym and last to leave, when the game is on the line he is always fearless and in control; can he be a human? An innate characteristic where the mind leads the body and is fueled by the heart to never stop is a godlike mentality. 6-0 in the finals, wouldn’t you believe you were above an ordinary human? “I've always beleived that if you put in the work, the results will come.”(Black Jesus)
-Spring Street Survivor
21 Year Old Chairman
“We don’t think you fight fire with fire best ; we think you fight fire with water best. We’re going to fight racism not with racism, but we’re going to fight with solidarity. We say we’re not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we’re going to fight it with socialism. We’re stood up and said we’re not going to fight reactionary pigs and reactionary state’s attorneys like this and reactionary state’s attorneys like Hanrahan with any other reactions on our part. We’re going to fight their reactions with all of us people getting together and having an international proletarian revolution.”
-Fred Hampton
Charismatic King
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,”(Martin Luther King Jr.) Not only does this quote show that the principles Mr. King coveted were amazing; but what fascinates me is the charisma to go out and not only fight for what he believed in but also win it. He’s the face for the civil rights movement that changed America for the better. Going against adversity and making it seem so effortless. Happy birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And thank you.
-Spring Street Survivor
MALCOLM MORE THAN A MAN
“Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you do or thinks as you think or as fast. There was a time you didn’t know what you know today.”
-Malcolm X