On January 17, 1942 Boxing champion, Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He began boxing after his bike was stolen at age 12.

R&B singer Sunshine Anderson recalls her grandmother’s sayings as a child.

Mogul Kevin Liles was honored to join forces with the music industry’s top entertainers to campaign for the first African American President in US history, Barack Obama.

Kevin Liles recalls hearing the first Run DMC record, a classic.

Gospel’s Brian Courtney Wilson recalls watching his father for many years go to work as a custodian to make ends meat all the while exhibiting pride in his daily responsibilities.

Miguel recalls receiving guidance from the legendary Terry Lewis.

Faith credits Bad Boy Records for putting her on the map.

Gospel’s Jonathan Nelson credits his musical success to his choir director, the late Dr. Nathan Carter of Morgan State University. – divas