Reviews

"Beverly Guy Sheftall's deep intellectual discussion regarding Gender Talk was informative and thought provoking. The participating youth were truly a testament and reminder of why we should work hard to shape the course of young lives. The exchange of dialogue between adults and youth was not only expressive but highly enlightening.  Perhaps many years ago forums such as Saturday's were catalyst leading up to the May 17, 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. Do you remember Brown?"

Sherry D. Akins

NAACP National Brown v. Board Project Coordinator

“It was very gratifying to spend some time with young teens who are doing constructive work, who are engaged with social issues, and who see a bright future for themselves”.

Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Ph. D.

Founding Director, Women Research and Resource Center

Spelman College  

“On two occasions, I have had the privilege of working with the group, and I firmly believe that your and leadership, coupled with the intellectual fervor of the young people, make a winning combination for achieving academic excellence”.

B.J. Bolden, Ph. D.

Associate Professor of English

Chicago State University

“I wanted to thank you again for the creative Say It Loud! youth summer writers series that you provided for the Cornelia Crenshaw Library. As a result of these classes, the youth were able to express themselves through writing, learn how to better deal with their emotions, and have a great time at the library”.

“Please let the youth who worked so hard to produce books of poetry, the newspaper, the CD’s, and the radio show know that their words are touching the lives of many people they will never see or know”.

“I would like to thank you for the excellent presentation you made on “Grant Writing Basics” as a featured speaker for the Brown Bag Lunch Series of our Program of Professional and Technical Writing here at Chicago State”.

“Allow me to take this opportunity to inform you of the profound impact that the youth in your Say It Loud! program had on the City of Birmingham during your visit with us last week. It was truly a life-altering experience to witness  the transformational artistic powers of Say It Loud! youth, not only their peers, but also the adults who were in attendance”.