"As I travel all over the world and work with leaders of all walks of life; up and coming leaders who have the potential of providing a new vision, Basheer Jones gives me great hope and encouragement as a young leader with not only a local vision but global potential. I support the leadership he is currently providing and look forward to the brilliance yet to come through his service."
"Many are often confused on what is truly important. Basheer, and his foundation get it, with compassion and that rare energy that needs to be duplicated daily with children all over the planet"
"When Tupac Shakur talked about a rose that grew in cracked concrete he described Basheer Jones‟s struggle and victory. Basheer represents his community, alma mater, and his generation well. As a Morehouse man Basheer stands in the company of Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard Thurman, Maynard Jackson, Julian Bond, Walter Massey and many, many more. We are proud to call him our brother and fellow alumnus. Basheer Jones is already a leader, model, and standard bearer and torchbearer. Keep up the good work Basheer and keep marching on the highway of excellence."
"Basheer Jones is the voice for today and yesterday. This young man can reach the masses both young and old. He seems to have an insight that reveals the heart of the community and with that insight he is gifted with a poetic voice as well to deliver the message. Basheer Jones is a son for which community mothers like me can be proud."
"Basheer is everything you look for in a community leader: smart, energetic, ambitious, visionary and committed. I admire his wisdom and his „straight talk‟ about what's needed to move our community forward. Cleveland is lucky and fortunate to have him…"
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