My birth was surrounded by controversy, from the negation of my father's name on the birth certificate, to the missing information concerning my racial make-up. The journey has been a long and eventful one, and no doubt will continue to be both arduous and enlightening along the way. A journey that serves a greater purpose than just finding my family roots, one that will no doubt aid greatly in the discovery of my ultimate destiny and purpose here on planet earth. With this in mind, I invite you into an intriguing look at what part race has played in my personal and life-long development.