"Having the chance to hear you speak was absolutely extraordinary! ... The students will never forget either your example, or the wisdom you gave them."

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

"Your remarks - profound and poignant - served to challenge the audience, both individually and collectively...Your understanding of the platform on which Martin Luther King, Jr. stood is inspiring and compelling, but, more importantly, your willingness to carry his voice forward into the 21st century is truly heroic. I was moved by your sincerity and passion and know that your message resonated powerfully with all who attended our evening event."

Steven G. Jennings,

President

University of Evansville

"I wanted to take this opportunity to share a heartfelt thank you for serving as the keynote speaker for our Founders' Convocation. The students who attended the Convocation and those you met with during lunch and dinner ...were totally mesmerized by your message. It was direct, but motivational. We could not have chosen a better speaker for the occasion nor a better mentor for our students."

Lester C. Newman,

President

Jarvis Christian College

"I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my personal thanks to you for the phenomenal job that you did in speaking to the MTSU community ... Your presentation was extremely thought-provoking and engaging."

Dr. Tonjanita L. Johnson

Associate Vice President

Middle Tennessee State University

"From the direct comments I have received from the attendees and the meeting evaluations, your session was not only instructive, but also very motivating. Your support of the CUBE program is highly regarded, and it is my hope that we will again have the opportunity to work together in the near future."

Katrina A. Kelley

 Director

National School Boards Association 

Council of Urban Boards of Education

"I salute the content of your address, your enthusiasm as a public speaker, your successful use of self-deprecating humor, and your uncanny ability to be direct and challenging without giving offense. You are an effective teacher!"

 David A. Bower

Director of University Development

   University of Southern Indiana

"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to you for your exciting, inspiring and informative luncheon address. Your powerful presentation encouraged and challenged us to examine the state of our villages and make a difference in the lives of children and families in the child welfare system of care."

  Sondra M. Jackson

   Executive Director

 Black Administrators in Child Welfare, Inc.

"I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincerest gratitude for your participation as the moderator for the issue forum, 'Fifty Years of Injustice: The Case of Emmett Till'...Your facilitation of the events surrounding Emmett's murder was thought-provoking and powerful."

Congressman Bobby L. Rush

"Your discussion, wisdom and advice contributed to a scintillating forum that truly allowed The Interfaith Alliance Foundation to fulfill its goal - educating the public about the proper role religion should play in public life."

 Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, President

 The Interfaith Alliance

"It was indeed a pleasure to have you join us in Los Cabos, Mexico....Your participation made this year's meeting more memorable and you certainly gave everyone something to think about."

Valerie Daniels-Carter, President

 Minority Franchise Association

    Burger King

"You did what we had hoped you would - provided much food for thought and incentives for action."

   Leslie Watson Malachi

  Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

"On behalf of all the attendees at the Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium, I gladly thank you for your support to this year's event. Your knowledge greatly benefited our audience of Public Affairs professionals...I expect that understanding to go a long way to more effective communication in the future."

Vincent K. Brooks

Brigadier General,

U.S. Army

Chief of Public Affairs

"I really saw on stage at the banquet why you do what you do. We could never pay you the amount of your worth that those students expressed. Life changing is a big word. You are that."

                                                            Russell LaCour

 Copy Editor

 Tulsa World

     Regional Director, National Association

of Black Journalists