The police think it was a hate crime, and I do believe that. I mean, they might have hate against me, but that's them.

I got into a discussion with a student in class. So, I think he called his boys, and one thing led to another.

You can say what you want to say, 'cause I know what I am and I know what I'm not.

They drug me out in the middle of the street. Four more guys jumped on me.

The good news is there are folks who are seemingly interested in creating other opportunities, and we are hopeful they may come up with some good ideas but that needs to be a private-sector type of initiative, not a government-sponsored initiative.

It isn't a job for people who just want something to put on their resume.