Co-author, The Heart of a Black Man

Give the title of your chapter and a brief synopsis.

“The Rise from The Fall” –Everyone has fallen at some point in life; you can lay there, or you can get back up. What are you going to do?

As a Black man who has had lots of good experiences, as well as bad, or has overcome life challenges, what keeps you motivated to keep going?

People will let you down in life, and what you give, you don’t always get back in return. But the more that I face life’s disappointments, the more I push harder to be bigger and better in this life. I can’t quit, I can’t quit, no matter how big the mountain.

Briefly, share one of the most significant experiences you’ve had as a Black man that has impacted your life and why.

Not being judged by your talent and education when you know what you are qualified for. Opportunities that you see given to others with less skills and education. But again, this still makes me push harder knowing that I Can Be the First Black or I can be added to the list of Black men that made an accomplishment.

What encouraging words do you have for the younger generation of Black men?

Dream, live your life—there will be tough times, but like so many others, you can make it through the roadblocks and be successful.

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If you were given the opportunity to speak from your heart before a worldwide audience of leaders, what would you say regarding the plight of the Black man?

We have come from strong roots and strong men; we just haven’t started being great.

We have been great educators, inventors, businessmen, and leaders. You are Greatness. Look back into history of how they worked, they dressed, and how they did it with class. You are destined to be Great.

What’s next for you?

Honestly, I don’t know. God continues to open doors for me that I didn’t know were there for me. So what God has for me is for ME.

How can readers connect with you?

@chuckiimontgomery