Testimonials
July 2011
Dear Mildred:
I send this letter as I express my gratitude to you for the courage you have portrayed through your experience of a victim of domestic violence, and a phenomenal speaker.
In March 2011, as I served as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the YWCA of Greater Memphis, Ms. Muhammad delivered the keynote speech at the YWCA -14th Annual Benefit Luncheon supporting the YWCA Abused Women’s Services.
Ms. Muhammad shared her captivating story that reminded all guests at the luncheon the importance of the awareness of domestic violence and educating our community of this silent destroyer of our families. Ms. Muhammad engaged the audience with her words of encouragement and her pledge to continue to share her story as an abuse survivor.
Ms. Muhammad professionalism and poise made her a blessing within itself to work with and I respect her dedication to this movement. As I moved forward in advancing my career I must thank you Ms. Muhammad for sharing your story with me and others who support the YWCA of Greater Memphis. I wish you the best in all you do. I will continue to support the cause; therefore if you should ever need my support please feel free to reach out to me.
Blessings to you!
Latoria L. Parker
Former Director of Development and Public Relations
YWCA of Greater Memphis
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March 31, 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
Employees at the U.S. Census Bureau and members of AFGE Local 2782 were in for a real treat when Ms. Mildred Muhammad came to tell her story. The buzz began weeks before her arrival and it continued days after she left.
Ms. Muhammad served as our keynote speaker for our Women’s History Month program. She not only captivated the audience with her compelling story, but she educated them as well. After her presentation, Ms. Muhammad led a lively discussion with the audience as they asked probing questions about trauma and domestic violence. She even met with some of them one on one after the event.
I am pleased to recommend Ms. Muhammad as a speaker/presenter for any event that you may sponsor. Our program was very successful and if you are considering Ms. Muhammad as a speaker I must say that Ms. Mildred Muhammad does not disappoint.
Sincerely,
LaVerne Byrd
1 Vice President
AFGE Local 2782
U.S. Census Bureau
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March 7, 2011
Dear Mildred,
Thank you so much for speaking at DASH's Allies in Change/Awards Luncheon! Your remarks were received with great appreciation. The story you told, as a survivor, was both compelling and riveting! Your presentation truly touched us all. We are confident that your remarks will help further understanding of the difficult realities which confront survivors and also ultimately, the triumphs which can be theirs.
We appreciate your participation in the luncheon and hope you will share your story again, in the future, at one of DASH's public forums/events. Once again, thank you!
Peg Hacskaylo, MSW
Executive Director,
DASH (District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc.)
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time and coming to Albany, New York to speak at our Second Annual New York Statewide Conference on VINE on April 18, 2008. You set the tone for the conference. You made us reflect on what we are doing and what we should be doing on behalf of Victims of Crime."
– Edmund B. Wutzer
Director,
Victim Notification Services
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Mildred Muhammad traveled to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2008 to help raise awareness about domestic violence. She spoke at a Memorial Service held as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and provided a presentation later in the evening for about 200 guests.
Mildred’s presentations touched all who heard her speak. While she spoke, you could feel her fears, understand her disappointments, empathize with her children, relate to her frustrations and marvel at her strength to move beyond the abuse and help others. Mildred has turned her tragic circumstances into an opportunity to help other victims of emotional and verbal abuse, a topic long overlooked.
It was a joy and pleasure to spend time with Mildred who has a kind and caring spirit. She was committed to doing the best presentation she could to make sure our needs were met and she was flexible to our agenda and time constraints. We feel lucky to have had Mildred as part of our efforts and I strongly recommend her as a speaker for domestic violence events.
-Jeanne Yeager,
Executive Director
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
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Mildred is an amazing speaker. Her presence made our awareness event a huge success. She has a spirit that makes it easy to wrap your heart around her. The terror she endured and loss of her children at the hands of someone known as a decorated hero is sickening. Mildred tells the truth of how domestic violence is an issue not supported by the very people sworn to protect and serve us. She did all the right things and received no protection and was even asked by authorities to literally stand as a human target to draw her abuser out.
Mildred is not only a blessing to this planet but a truly gifted and talented speaker. Our attendees were on the edge of their seats hanging onto every word she spoke. Mildred made a tremendous impact on everyone there. Her testimony would be an amazing tool to help educate and train all who are involved in domestic violence cases. There is so much knowledge to be gained from Mildred’s experience and I pray it brings light into all the darkness surrounding this horrific issue.
We hope to have her come back again and look forward to sharing her with many, many other people. Everyone needs to know the truth about what lies in the darkness behind closed doors and Ms. Mildred can certainly paint a crystal clear picture of what that looks and feels like. We are thankful Mildred has the courage to share the most painful part of her life in order to help others who are still living in it and those who deal with it professionally. We believe Mildred can change the way society not only views but responds to domestic violence, what a magnificent heart.
Veda MacGregor
Founder/CEO
SOS at Zac's Ridge
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There are no words appropriate enough nor sincere appreciation deep enough to truly express my thanks to you for impacting the lives of all those within the sound of your voice at our ending Celebration Event. The feedback from this closing plenary session was outstanding!
Several attendees and faculty members noted the importance of hearing your personal story and obtaining your advice on how your experience could have been better. We were all astounded by the lack of intervention, consideration, clear thought and caring that you and your family were subjected to. The attendees appreciated you sharing with them so they could never recreate mistakes which could endanger the lives and well being of survivors, their families and our communities. Hearing this message from the voice of a survivor was essential to the learning process.
One attendee who was so appreciative of listening to you stated that it was ten years of prosecuting cases before she ever sat down with a survivor and asked about her intervention on a domestic violence case—I know amazing! They truly valued the great practical advice they were able to gain from you.
Your participation and sharing really reinforced that no matter how much we think we are prepared and knowledgeable we must always include a component of victim autonomy to be certain we have addressed all needs for the survivor and her family and to avoid miscommunication.
-Candace M. Mosley
Director of Programs
National College of District Attorneys
