The music was as much a gift as sunshine, as rain, as any blessing ever prayed for.

When we finally stop asking America to love us and begin to love ourselves, we will prosper as a people.

You live your life between your ears.

The music was as much a gift as sunshine, as rain, as any blessing ever prayed for.

People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as having yet another deficit.

Race, redemption and healing - thats my thing.

My color is my joy and not my burden.