With 2020 being the most important election year in a generation, Dash wants every U.S. citizen to be intentional about the voting process.
“We have to learn how to lobby,” he said. “Nothing changes legally until a law gets passed. You have to understand who you’re electing, why you’re electing them and know what you want them to do. You have the power and voice to lobby for things that you want to pass.”
Like many entrepreneurs, Dash has had to adjust during the pandemic to maintain success while navigating the new normal.
“Think like a general. In a war, a general wins. A general leads while a soldier waits to get told what to do,” he surmised. “All of the people who have thrived during these times are the generals. I’ve been prepared. I haven’t internalized racism. I don’t wait for another person to tell me what to do. If you don’t want to hire my people, I’ll buy your company and put you out of business. But I’m not expecting you to do anything for me.”
While the economy and ownership are important to Dash, he also understands that mental health should also be a priority for every Black person in America.
“Recognizing trauma is important,” Dash said. “The thing about therapy is that most Black people don’t get it, so a lot of the studies are only done on White people. When a Black person does get it, it’s the wrong therapy. We have to understand where trauma comes from.”
Story by A.R. Shaw
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