Armond James

Posted on Oct 11, 2016

Armond James

Armond James encouraged students to learn from their failures and spend time outside their comfort zones, urging them to become involved in politics. Mr. James—a 2014 congressional candidate for Pennsylvania and teacher in the Philadelphia public school system—visited campus in honor of Black History Month, sponsored by the student club Onyx. Mr. James was born and raised in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, and credits his parents for providing him a strong foundation, and teaching him about hard work, respect and the importance of education. Mr. James graduated from Temple University, where he discovered a passion for history and politics. Mr. James, a Republican, plans to run for political office in the future.

“I hear a lot about creating safe spaces, but out in the real world, you have to have tough skin. Not everyone is going to like you, but don’t let that dissuade you. Stay true to what you believe.”