The Republican National Committee recently brought on a fresh new voice to help with African-American initiatives and urban media. At just 21, Leah Le’Vell has been helping the RNC this summer with outreach to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including collaborating with former “Apprentice” contestant Omarosa Manigault, a well-known celebrity heading up black outreach for Donald Trump. “I am proud to be a young black woman and equally as proud to be a Republican,” Le’Vell told Opportunity Lives. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to work for the Republican National Committee during a presidential election year. The greater reward is working on initiatives and action items for my community. The black community is better served when there are advocates for us, like any other group, working both sides of the aisle for our interests.” Originally from Atlanta, Le’Vell first got involved with the Republican Party because of her father’s various leadership positions in the Georgia GOP. “I grew up being able to see his passion for wanting to make a difference and stand up for those who don’t have a voice in our community,” Le’Vell said. “As I matured, I examined my personal values and the differences between…
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