Embracing racial differences began in my childhood. My parents hired a Jamaican housekeeper named Barbara and she lived with us for seven years. Her love and values had a huge impact on my life as she helped raise me, I began asking questions and listening to her life stories of her culture & faith. Over time many more women, men & children of various cultures came into my life opening my heart in many ways becoming my mentors, my friends, my students my family, my children.