Wendy Clayton
Los Angeles
“Common courtesy and respect. There’s no more ‘thank you’s’ or ‘excuse me’s.’ There is no awareness of others anymore.”
Carla Patrick
Aurora, Colorado
“The idea of being flexible. No longer are there traditional paths to success or wealth or happiness. Don’t get stuck. Be open and available for opportunity.”
Nam Bolour
Inglewood
“The way our country is going right now, I’m afraid things might fall apart, and the next generation might have a hard time putting it back together.”
Maurice Munroe
Inglewood
“Be more accepting of people that we encounter that are different from us. … We should be more understanding and accepting.”
Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Inglewood.