"It was the first time I had ever heard such a dynamic performer and an incredibly moving performance."

- Staci Shockley-Matthews, Dayton, OH

"I am a better human being for having met Cynthia and her poems."

- Chiquita R. Nalls Toure, Columbus, OH

"Cynthia is a breath of fresh air."

- Dominic Davy, New York, NY

"Cynthia was able to come in during a creative writing project in my classroom, share her work with my students, and they were immediately captivated and inspired."

- Dr. Yolanda Triplett Stewart, Educator, Columbus, OH

"I remember how low I was feeling about the total disregard of black lives in this country and the power of Cynthia’s words calmed me - even for a moment."

- Lachoy Harris, New York, NY