Askhari Johnson Hodari

“I leave this lecture more educated, mentally and emotionally enhanced, and socially aware.”

C. Jones, University of Alabama

"Made the experience relational to all ages. Showed personal interest in each participant."

D. Worford, Titusville Community Library

“Everyone really enjoyed your speech and I am still getting compliments about it!”

T. Pilgrom, University of Alabama at Birmingham

“Overall, it was an interesting and stimulating presentation.”

A. Benion, Center Street Middle School

“I think sometimes, our visitors are boring, but I think that Dr Hodari should come more often because hearing my history is very interesting and most of all important. I learned so many facts about Africa. I hope to see Dr. Hodari again very soon.”

K. Bridges, Connie’s Christian Academy

“With Dr. Hodari, we managed to organize a naming ceremony for about 70 girls in Seattle. Understand that the Afrikan population in Seattle is about 6% so any events that honor and celebrate Black culture tend to be limited to Black History Month or one of the few, but outstanding, community heritage festivals sponsored by different organizations. This event was different because it was JUST for Black girls. The girls gave Dr. Hodari information about themselves when they registered for the event and as a community, we talked about each girl, if we knew them personally, let the names roll off our tongues, digested the meanings and came up with unique names for each of them. At the ceremony that Dr. Hodari officiated, the tradition of naming was discussed, each girl tasted the elements and learned the significance of each. The most powerful part of the ceremony was hearing the names said out loud and seeing the girl’s faces as they heard the meanings. Very powerful event. Volunteers for the day, some of whom were the girl’s parents, also wanted names and said they saw the girls using the names with each other and were pleased with how perfectly the names seemed to fit them. This was a truly remarkable event.”

Dr. K. C. Roberson, Ashia Circle
Ashia Circle

“I enjoyed your enthusiasm when presenting the material. Thank you for your insight into women!”

K. Wallace-Hyde, Montgomery College

“Dr. Hodari was very friendly, accessible, and most of all, she was flexible.”

P. Jessie, Woodlawn Public Library

"The audience and I were so pleased with the program and the presentation. It’s rare for kids to come out of a program and continuously talk about how they enjoyed it."

M. Slater, North Birmingham Public Library

“Dr. Hodari is a great presenter. She is approachable, sunny and very knowledgeable.”

S. Ross, North Avondale Public Library

"Yesterday was more than satisfactory, it was great!"

S. Atchenson, Service Coordinator
Episcopal Place

"The audience of adults and teens were captivated by the scope and content of the program. She was a delight. This is a must have program."

Y. Hardy, Smithfield Public Library

"The teenagers had a wonderful time and learned about proverbs in a fun and fascinating way."

Southside Public Library

"I particularly liked how she engaged the audience and was personable. The knowledge she shared was invaluable to the residents/students of the Pratt City community."

D. Drake Blackmon, Pratt City Public Library

"Open, accessible, great command of the information/subject. Easy give and take with the audience while staying on point."

C. Scott, Avondale Public Library

"Dr. Hodari was so good that we have invited her back in September 2010."

M. Jones, West End Public Library

"Very well prepared, able to relate to even the small children. She was able to engage all the children."

L. Bitten, Powderly Public Library/Southwest Community Center

"As an adult, I find that our author's visit filled me with awe. The knowledge and commitment that Dr. Hodari shared with us was incredible. I am awed at the passion for writing, community service and teaching. Not only did she discuss major events involving children, but she also showed how small acts of community service such as Alex's Lemonade Stands could grow into multimillion dollar efforts. She truly believes that children can make a difference in our world."

Dr. Kathleen Wheaton
Berry Middle School

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