I CAN BE THE CHANGE , because I have the ability to change the minds of most people who have been poisoned by the negative influences of others. With a strong desire to help victims of mental destruction, along with action, determination, and persistence, I can rid their subconscious mind of negative thoughts and replace it with positive thoughts, which will translate into their physical being. Scholar, Writer, Author, Activist Davis, Jameel The Scholars of the I CAN SCHOOLS, that have participated in the (2013-2014) Be the Change Leadership Series, created by Basheer Jones, have inspired me to write my “ I CAN BE THE CHANGE” short essay.