"I was appointed, effective August 29, 2005, to the Governor’s Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich. He was aware that I was highly credentialed and qualified to serve on the Commission. I will do all within my power to work with my fellow Commissioners in producing a Report that will prayerfully help to eradicate hate and discrimination against any group or person.

"I presently serve as the Chief-of-Protocol to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and National Director of Community Outreach of the Nation of Islam. I previously served as a Special Assistant to the Commissioners of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders which was originated by the late President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Commission was chaired by the late Otto Kerner of Illinois and co-chaired by Mayor John V. Lindsey of New York.

"I am proud of my record over the years in working to break down the barriers of hate and discrimination, as well as to bridge the differences between people. I believe in fairness to all people regardless of race, creed, color, national origin or religious beliefs. Further, I do not condemn members of our society who may be gay or lesbian and have always advocated for their human rights. And I believe the work of the Commission is important in reaching out in a spirit of love and understanding to the entire community.