My AP Government teacher was a huge influence on me during the election year, and in class, we monitored the primaries and decoded issues that the candidates were discussing. Without the guidance of my sister, Kayla, who worked in politics, and my AP Government teacher, I would not be where I am today. So, the first piece of advice I have is toseek out good role modelsNext,find an issue you’re passionate about Her big break came in 2015, when she starred as Young Nala in The Lion King National Gazelle Tour. Back in July, I know who Azealia Banks is, and I would always see her trending on Twitter. At first I would never really pay attention to it, but then I realized she was trending because of all the negative things and all the racial slurs that she was saying to [Zayn Malik]. I felt like it was totally offensive and not right to say at all. She's a bully, and I've been bullied when I was younger. I'm against bullying, I hate it because I've dealt with it. I felt like I had to say something on my Twitter.TV:Were you surprised when she responded to you?SJ: scene started circulating online — and they sure seem to have come full circle.