#BrownSugar with @abitofbrownsuga and @robhillsr 1000 Kings Walk
3 April 2013 Brown Sugar
“Be the Change You Want to See in the World”- What author Rob Hill Sr. is doing impact the next generation. Learn about his 100 Kings Walk as well as tips for raising a King in this world.
Every day we wake up to news casts and headlines filled with the death of young African-American males. Holidays like mother’s day bring about conversations about boys being raised in a fatherless society. At a time when the future of our young men has reached a critical mass, many are seeking ways to positively impact the youth. Author Rob Hill Sr. has decided that reading about it is just not good enough anymore. He’s enlisted the help of his community to make a stand this June with what he’s calling the 100 Kings Walk.
BROWNSUGAR– What is the goal of the 1000 Kings Walk and movement?
ROB HILL SR.- The walk will be held on June 1st of this year. We want to inspire young people to live extraordinary lives. Our pillars are Inspire, Impact, and Influence. We want their dreams to stay alive, we want their spirits to stay hopeful, and we want them to be more than successful, we want them to be remembered, forever.
BROWNSUGAR- What inspired you to begin this movement?
ROB HILL SR. – I’m a servant by nature. I like to help, assist, and build up. As a young man growing up I didn’t have a big sense of identity, legacy, or things like that. However, through my many ups and downs I’ve just learned the importance of knowing who you are and living for something.
BROWNSUGAR- Can you share how becoming a father and raising your son has changed your life?
ROB HILL SR. – My son is the inspiration for all I do. I gave him my name and I understand that there’s legacy in a name. I pray the way I live my life gives him an advantage in his. Everything I do now has purpose, and I’d say that’s what’s really changed things for me. I know who I am and I know my purpose.
BROWNSUGAR- As a young father raising a son can you give other dads 3 tips for raising a king?
ROB HILL SR. – Purpose. Identity. Legacy. I call it “PIL”. You have to have a firm understanding of all three of these things. What is your purpose? Who are you? What will people remember about you? Asking questions like this can really raise a man’s consciousness up, and when you do that he becomes a King.
BROWNSUGAR- For the mothers raising sons alone what message would you want to give them?
ROB HILL SR. – I want them to know that regardless of how they feel, they aren’t alone. We all have a duty and responsibility to one another and the men that I’m working with take that extremely serious. I encourage mothers to reach out and actively look for role models for their son’s. Boys need POSITIVE interaction with men. Can’t get discouraged, takes an extreme amount of resilience to raise a King.
BROWNSUGAR- How can people get involved?
ROB HILL SR. – There are many ways to get involved, the first being getting
registered at thousandkingswalk.eventbrite.com You can also email thousandkingswalk@gmail .com to become a volunteer for the event as well. They can also use that email for all inquiries surrounding the walk, especially if they’d like to become a vendor. The deadline for that is April 15th.
BROWNSUGAR- Fresh off the success of your book -“For Single People Who Still Understand The Value of Relationships” do you have any future books in the works for us?
ROB HILL SR. – I’m currently working on my third book and it should be out in September of this year. It’s titled “Love wins, always: A book on Perspective.” Won’t give too much away, but it should definitely have people thinking and operating differently.
BROWNSUGAR -What does the balance of 2013 hold in store for Rob Hill Sr?
ROB HILL SR. – Prayerfully it holds consistent growth. All I aspire to do is build people up, in whatever capacity they allow me to. Whether it be healing hearts, encouraging Kings, or organizing events, I’m committed to doing whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, to make a difference.
Find out more about Mr Hill and the 1000 Kings Walk on robhillsr.com on twitter @robhillsr
Brown Sugar is written by theatre artist & vocalist Angie C @abitofbrownsuga on twitter. Email abitofbrownsugar@gmail.com for interview requests or to submit ideas for future articles.
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