DT:  The Glass in my Throat, was an exciting read! Please share your motivation for writing this with our readers.
BRW:  I have two young boys and I wanted to document my Journey for them to understand the challenges of African Americans throughout the journey. Since my time on this earth is only known by God, I wanted the book to be completed for my kids and others to learn from. I also believe we as black people need to get back to the basics concerning our planning for the future. This plan begins at the elementary school level based on very specific objectives to ensure we have a solid foundation. The book is a strong reminder of the importance of that plan.

DT: The title, The Glass in my Throat, is so explosive, how did you come up with it?
BRW: Ten years go I smashed the glass ceiling but found new challenges. In short, I was able to break the glass ceiling but I found myself chewing on glass trying to climb above the glass ceiling to above the racism, favoritism, and nepotism.

The Glass in my Throat by B.R. White

DT:  The parts which speak of you growing up in Yonkers, seem painful, was it difficult for you to include those chapters of your life?
BRW:  Those parts were very painful to write about but my mind and soul needed purging. It was necessary to share the good and the bad. I wanted kids and parents in the same situation to know it is possible to keep the focus even with the worst situations as a child.

DT:  What did you accomplish by writing, The Glass in my Throat?
BRW: My goal was to write a book that highlighted for others "what old is new" in our community. We all have some type of story to tell and many times it is not pleasant. I understand it is a challenge to push forward and move on beyond what is going on in your life, it is possible to turn the situation around with some basic planning to build a solid foundation and begin moving to be all your were meant to be. Learning and achievement is perpetual if you want it to be.

DT: Who encouraged you on your literary journey?
BRW: I actually begin saving everything related to my journey after high school. I always wanted to write about what I learned in my life. I have book that contain all my business cards over the years and all my job performance evaluation. I began saving the material many years ago with this book in mind. However, my brother wrote a book called "You and Your Credit" in the late 80's and watching him go through the process turned my idea into a reality. Through his efforts I realized it was actually possible to execute.

DT:  The Glass in my Throat should be required reading for teenagers, have you done anything to make that happen? Have you contacted schools? Youth groups?
BRW:  As you can imagine, just getting the book released is a journey. My goal would be to move in the direction but my experience as a technology executive does not help me with this task. I am still trying to figure out the correct path for getting the word out there.

DT:  You gave very useful information about the, "Glass Ceiling," do you see things changing in the foreseeable future?
BRW: We have a lot to do at the community level. I do not buy into all the conversations about our black youth being lost. I believe our youth are simply victims of our parents "having" to work much hard to deal in a world that moves 100 miles per hour. At the parental level and at the community level, we need to slow things down for our kids and young parents and get back to the basics. We need to remember that building a solid foundation and inspiring the mind is the key to a better future.

Our black youth need to understand more about planning and finances to play in the current global market system that outsources expertise (human capital) and manipulates monetary matrices to confuses those that are not willing to learn how the games is played. We are intelligent as a people and have overcome many obstacles. What is lost right now is simply planning and focus. I believe we can overcome this issue also.

DT:  What's next for B.R. White?
BRW: For now I am interested in more interactive interviews at the TV, Internet, and Radio level and writing at a new level. I have registered myself with the writers guild West and begun film scripts and treatments. I also expect to launch new business initiatives in the future.

DT:  We appreciate you taking the time for this interview and we wish you much success!

B.R. White's website:   http://www.theglassinmythroat.com
Email: brwhite@theglassinmythroat.com