1. My family background dating back to the year 1870.

2. My life experiences as a Black child growing up in a family of 12 children, in Texas.

3. My experiences as a teacher and drug prevention counselor in the schools located in South Central Los Angeles and Gardena, CA.

4. The incidents that I witnessed, or was involved in, as a resident of South Central Los Angeles for 23 years.

5. My religious experiences