Either because I was an athlete or because I was black - probably both - there seemed to be a clear assumption that I wouldn't be up to the work.

My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify.

I feel that there has been progress made since I was a boy on matters of race, but we have a long way to go.

If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.

When a rap song glorifies violence, death and sadness and loss is inflicted because of the violence.

I felt that a number of people might have questioned my loyalty, but I continue to be a patriotic American.