WELCOME TO NURA MAGAZINE
&Blessings
Peace
Dear Readers,
Thank you for reading Nura Magazine Fall/Winter 2016.
This season we have decided to focus on Leadership. As
the United States welcome in its new Administration,
we wanted to drill down to what it really takes to be a
leader. During the 2016 Presidential election cycle, we
have heard all sorts of controversy and scandal as it
relates to our candidates. One question that has been
consistently raised is: What qualifies or discredits a
leader of the free nation? We know a leader does not
have to be a President, Dignitary or CEO, but must
exhibit distinct qualities to set him or herself apart
from the rest. Leaders are found in some of the oddest
places and across diverse disciplines. Leaders are
innovators, trailblazers, and sometimes rule breakers.
Leaders may find themselves off the beaten path to
explore new discoveries of life. Leaders are identifiers
of improvement opportunities but certainly they are
problem solvers. Most of all leaders have compassion
and lead with social responsibility first. A leader is not
perfect and is entitled to mistakes. However, a leader
is accountable for all decisions and actions that has an
adverse effect on the public. In this issue, we present
to you a body of leaders in art, culture, music, health,
entrepreneurship and civil rights. Please check our
website for more developing stories on leadership and
power.
Best,
NURA Founders
Akilah Dia-Amadi
Co-Founder/Executive Director
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Crystal Davis
Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief