All we did was attend a precinct meeting and took part in the process. The next thing you know, a few more blacks started taking part in the process.

The district attorney said the officer was in imminent danger, but in the same breath, he said we don't know where he was standing.

I count it a joy and a privilege to partner with my family for the concert, ... The added joy is that I get to come to my hometown and play. I've been away for a long time. I moved to Los Angeles in 1986.

They only asked one thing of me. They made me promise to take care of her and I always tried. She was really a nice person and somehow I just knew she'd make a good wife.

Performing in my hometown reminds me where I came from, and that I am so grateful for my childhood, ... It also means being with family members. Then I'm also reminded of the unbelievable places God has taken me around the world.

We knew each other pretty good. When I came back from my time in the Air Force and we started talking, I couldn't believe how much she had grown up. She didn't talk much, but I talked a good bit and she always listened.

It doesn't show Minister Tony getting sprayed. But it shows everything after that. But I'm determined to find the guy.

I was there when she drew her last breath. I could tell she wanted to tell me something, but she just didn't have the strength to get the words out.

My sister and brother-in-law started the ministry in memory of my nephew, ... Because it's my nephew, I have a very emotional tie to the ministry. You just can't get a better story for feeding hungry children.

It is a partnership with Rick Warren, who wrote 'The Purpose Driven Life,' ... I did a concert live at their church and they're partnering with me to put the CD out.