“We came from different backgrounds; he was white from privileged class in America, and I black from a village in Africa, but he was kind generous, and he reached out to this young poor black boy. He changed the odds against me. Our friendship rose above race.” InspirationFaithSpiritualityAfricaTravel AdventureRace Relations In AmericaBlood Diamonds Author:FRIENDSHIP: A True Story of Adventure, Goodwill, and Endurance.