Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? Quote I love my life by: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou (1928-2014). BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "Quote I live my life by"What was the last live performance you saw? The last live performance I saw was on August 9, 2026 at the Sydney Opera House. It was Donald Runnicles conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony: The Hammerblows of Fate.
Read more "Last Live Performance"What do you do to be involved in the community? I donate to various non-profits and people and pick up trash in the community. I also speak to strangers and smile.
Read more "Community Involvement"What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I would like to be a black jack dealer in Las Vegas for one day.
Read more "Job I would like to do for just one day"List the people you admire and look to for advice… My wife, Deborah Tisdale. The rest are my gurus: James McNeil, James McClendon III, Iyanla Vanzant, and quotes from Maya Angelou and Thích Nhat Hanh. BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "People I admire and look to for advice"Do you vote in political elections? I vote in all elections, I vote early and via mail. BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "Voting"What gives you direction in life? Quiet meditation and contemplation allows me the space to have direction in life. BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "What gives me direction in life?"What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? My favorite holiday is Kwanzaa. It was created in 1966 when I was 9 years old. It is my favorite holiday because it celebrates African culture and although it lasts for 7 days, I honor the principles all year. BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "Favorite Holiday"Have you ever been camping? I camped for 6 nights when I did the California AIDS Ride and bicycles from San Francisco to Los Angeles. BlackHistoryEveryday.com
Read more "Camping"When do you feel most productive? I feel most productive immediately after I have rested. Even after a nap.
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