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David Robinson Highlight
I don’t chase money. I chase helping people—which, in turn, gives me everything I need.
About David
- As a kid, I won a few writing awards, so my mother encouraged me to follow my writing and pursue a career in journalism.
- I went to Morehouse College and earned my bachelor’s degree in journalism.
- Upon graduating, I got a job writing for the Detroit News.
- A few years later, my parents convinced their friend Harold Washington to run for mayor of Chicago, Illinois—he was elected and I joined his think tank, the Department of Economic Development.
- I initially thought that working in policy and programming would be a brief stint and I’d go back to journalism, but as I gained experience and got promoted, I fell in love with the work.
- Throughout my career, I’ve ventured down other paths—from entering the corporate world to owning my own company—but I’ve always made my way back into roles where I could help my community.
