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By Jasmine Browley ·Updated February 16, 2023
As a teen, Derrick Hayes, 35, was once told by a church reverend that he was going to be a pastor when he grew up. Affronted, Hayes rebuffed the label—he had his sights set elsewhere. Namely, making money fast to get himself out of the his tough West Philadelphia neighborhood as quickly as possible. Ironically enough though, nearly two decades later he’s leading
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