Stedman Graham speaks in High Point during Commander Peace Academy night of community appreciation

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The Commander Peace Academy hosted a night of community appreciation, and Stedman Graham was the keynote speaker.

Graham is a best-selling author and globally known motivational speaker, as well as the longtime partner of Oprah Winfrey.

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His presentation was about “identity leadership.” His message revolved around learning how to know yourself, because if you don’t know yourself, you won’t be able to lead others. His message was also that if you don’t know who you are, then others will decide who you are.

Stedman lived and worked in High Point in the ’80s and worked with civil rights icon Bob Brown, who was also in attendance tonight…

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