Tell us a bit about your upbringing, where you from and how did you end up here in MN? Do you think the way you grew up made an impact on how you are today? Can poverty change your outlook on life?At the time when you were younger did you notice you were struggling? Did your mother keep you guys in on the living conditions you were under?Overcoming the odds, dealing with poverty and maintaining a 4.5 GPA.Do African Americans have it harder than any other ethnic group in America ? If so why?Hip hop culture and the influence it has on the youth What can the African American community do to change our conditions?  Do we need another leader like Martin or Malcolm?Father hood! How did that change you ?