My Words: Work, Love, Give

My early introduction to community and people who were different than me was in my own home growing up in Indianapolis. I’m one of eight in a blended family. All are my half siblings and some of us have birthdays 20 years apart.

My dad Charles, one of 12 kids, was big on hard work and integrity from his time in the Army and insisted we all put our best foot forward. My mom, Kimberly, one of four kids, made sure we grew up in the church. As a child, this meant church on Sundays and bible study on Wednesdays. But as an adult, I now understand it was much more than that. It was about learning how to love people and the importance of giving to others...