Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.

We talk about freedoms for African-Americans but unless you have more than one option politically, how free are you?

I think that most minorities have experienced some form of racial abuse.

I took several years of dance lessons that included ballet, tap and jazz. They helped a great deal with body control, balance, a sense of rhythm, and timing.

Distance running to a professional athlete in my day was five laps around the field. And you stopped each lap to take your pulse.

Players today are concerned about the money, but the large dollars only go to those players who are the best.

Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.