Real Life Real Faith Men of Faith January/February Issue | Page 20

10 . Do you have any future plans of going into politics ?
Funny that you ask me this question . There is not a week that goes by where I am not approached about getting involved in politics . I have no aspirations right now of getting involved in politics but , who knows my mind might change one day ….” not anytime soon ”
11 . Outside of your work as a writer and your guest appearances on television and syndicated radio talk shows what else can we find you doing ? Any hobbies ?
I am still a big community activist who speaks out on issues affecting minority communities in the NYC / Long Island region . It ’ s something that I can never let go because , I know that I stand on the back of the 3M ’ s , Malcom , Martin and Medger . If they did not make the sacrifices that they did , I would not be here today .
My hobbies are watching and attending sporting events , playing golf and Djing in my basement .
12 . Are there any projects that you are currently working on that you would like to share ?
Recently , I had the opportunity to do some expert testimony in a drug related case and enjoyed the experience . I am excited about lending my expertise to help out more defendants and prosecutors as they sort out the complexities of drug dealing / distribution cases .
13 . What do you have on the horizon ? Any new projects ?
We are working on bringing “ Once A Cop ” to the big screen or a television series in the form of a Power , Empire or The Wire . I am also currently in talks for a major film documentary on my life story .
14 . Of course you know the title of the magazine is Men of Faith Magazine . With all the challenges that men face , especially men of color , what words of advice can you give any man that may be going through something in their life right now ?
Words of advice I can give to any man that may be going through something in their life right now are keep your faith , always stay true to yourself , dream big and jump over every obstacle that ’ s put in front of you .