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Mr. Muhammad has helped me when I didn't believe in myself by encouraging me to attend college and do what I want regardless of the opinion of others.

Florence Davenport, Madison High/Upward Bound

 

Thank you so much for such an informative, dynamic, personal and matter-of- fact presentation on the trials and tribulations of your own life. Your presentation was exactly what many of our young men and women needed to hear at this crucial point in their lives. Quite simply, you did a magnificent job.

Scott J. Elliff, Program Coordinator Madison County Probation.

 

My students enjoyed and appreciate his candor, his willingness to share his past struggles, and his advice about how he improved himself-demonstrating that they too can be successful. 

Edna Woods, Faculty Associate, East St. Louis Charter School.

 

You are an outstanding mentor and great encouragement for all kids. You let me know that there was a world beyond high school.

Nicole Maddox, Olympic H.S. Student

 

Mr. Muhammad gives such powerful inspriational speeches and he touches lives everyday. I will take with me the many words of wisdom that he shared with me. 

Rachel D. Wilson, Olympic H.S. Student

 

You have been blessed with a beautiful talent of talking to people and helping them. Thank you for each and every inspiring word.

Savannah Jacobs, Upward Bound Student

 

Anyone and I do mean anyone would be lucky to have this intelligent, nice, hardworking man work with them. I say this because it's true.

Sherrita Shaw, Madison High Student

 

Mr. Raqib will leave no doubt in your mind about not only the direction of our young people and society, but also leaves the audience with a call to effect change on a personal basis.  He will take you and your audience to a new level of awareness and understanding.

Lynn Rogers, Guidance Counselor, Alton H.S.

 

I completely agreed with everything Mr. Muhammad said. We all have a choice in life to make a difference in the world. Every reaction has an equal positive or negative reaction. I will never forget this law. 

Brett Varody, Edwardsville Education Center Student

 

Your contribution to our symposium was not only heartfelt and inspiring, but well received by all in attendance. We are so truly grateful for your presence with us, and look forward to future endeavors together.

Catrice Woods, Youth Symposium Coordinator, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

 

You influened me to turn my life around. You made me think about my life and the direction I was heading. You've helped me in many ways and I can't thank you enough. 

DaJuan Williams, Edwardsville Education Center Student

 

Mr. Muhammad has done tremendous work in the urban community to help increase our youth awareness, speaking to youth on domestic violence, diversity issues, sex education, and helping our black males to be better role models in the community. I have truly enjoyed having a partnership with him.

Derrick Veasey, Academic Coordinator, St. Louis University

 

I think it's a good thing that you come and talk to kids like us about your situations and others. You are a good speaker and you got my attention.

Austin, Edwardsville Education Center Student

 

I really enjoyed what you talked about and it motivated me to want to be a better person and do the best I can in school. I will get the best education I can. 

Cassidy, Edwardsville Education Center Student

 

Thank you for coming to speak to our class. You are a good role model for a lot of the kids here. I'm glad you were able to talk about everything with us.

Doug, East St. Louis Student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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