Student African American Brotherhood

Testimonial

 

Hello, I would just like to say Thank You, for the great conference this weekend - in San Diego.

I was so very proud and elated to see our young brothers and older brothers - all together in one place - for a great cause.

I saw so much respect and pride - Young, Gifted and Black. I would like to thank the founder, Dr. Bledsoe for allowing a waiver for my nephew, Donshay Bandy. Donshay is a great young man, but he needs positive and constant role models in his life. His father is in prison, but he never has let that get in the way of his passion to succeed, and football. He is a good student - which I emphasis first and foremost. He does not come from a home that gets it - for our youth. But, I Thank God, that his grandmother and me - try to do the best that we can with him - and so far, so good.

I seen the pride, confidence in Donshay, Malcom and Malichi - other young men who attended the conference - immediately - upon picking them up from the conference. I felt so inspired by these very young men - who are already smart, but the conference - just delivered more - confidence and pride within them - and in their souls.

I was so honored to be in their presence on the way home - asking, and listening to their thoughts. I call them the young - "Barrack Obamas". I told them - they sounded as if they were in the White House.

Thank You all so much. Your staff was awesome too. I will Thank - an awesome brother here in San Diego - Michael Brunker, Director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, one who is constantly "bringing it - in the community".

Sincerely,

D.Ann Roberson, M.C.D.C.C.
Adjunct Professor, San Diego City College

November, 2008