Richard grew up and became a Baha'i in the 60's. He and href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anux1ub1M4U" target="_blank"Joann Boravicka together recorded his story in a book called href="https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Crossing-the-Line-P9841.aspx" target="_blank"Crossing the Line: A memoir of race, religion, and change . His story starts with him turning away from the church and becoming a delinquent. He tells the remarkable story of the influences that turned his life around.