"It's very powerful because it can encourage people to believe in what they want to do," said high school senior Jessica Johnson.
"Putting that hug around the kids, letting them know that they could be great and that's what this is all about. And I'm so excited, inspired, motivated," says Tonya Lewis-Taylor, co-founder and executive director of the organization.
"Keep going, keep striving, no matter what, no matter who believes in you," said Bronx-born rapper and producer Cash Cobain.
"This is an opportunity for them to see the best of our community and envision who they want to be," said state Assembly member Stefani Zinerman.
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