If not shown appreciation, it gets to you.

There are rap groups that have a positive outlook in their art. These groups should be shown as an alternative to gangsta rap.

In the Western standards of modesty, there are different guidelines.

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.

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

Practices were tough.

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.