“…I learned that I do not have to know all the answers and do all the work alone; there were many others who also played a part in his healing.”

“I yearn for the time in which we honestly confront our past so that we can understand what is needed to achieve healthy communities… I will continue to tend to the soil, seeds, and plants.”

“Just like we are seeing again today, none of these advances happened without struggle, a serious fight, and demand for change to create a just society.”

"...education not only positively impacts the student, it also positively impacts the community. I hope we will each find unique ways to encourage the youth in our communities to pursue this impactful journey.”

“Where is the redemptive quality for this great nation – this melting pot of cultures and people? Where is the reconciliation?”