In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story.

I got all A's and was hated for it; I spoke correctly and was called a punk.

I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father.

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

We want to show how hip-hop, which kind of fuels today's basketball stars, is directly related to jazz.

The first time I shot the hook, I was in fourth grade, and I was about five feet eight inches tall. I put the ball up and felt totally at ease with the shot. I was completely confident it would go in. I've been shooting it ever since.

I'm not going to disappear.