I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.
Having Zoe saved my life. It was my wake-up call. There were so many things I didn't want to pass on to her.
It's from our sufferings that we form our consciousness.
I took solace in my relationship with God who, along with my dog, was my best friend growing up.
I'm a shy person. I don't know if it's in my DNA to share with the world.
A group of us started a community center in Santa Monica. We've tried different programs, and three have worked really well. A poetry group. Once a week we visit Venice High and talk to girls at risk.