"After going through two other drug programs before being part of the Keepin' It Real class, I can say it has only added to my rehabilitation. It helped me recognize more of my disfunctional traits. Now I'll be able to see the signs earlier and be more loving toward myself and others."
- George Ruasplata, inmate
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"Akil is a great facilitator who provides insight into areas that no 'free staff' could. The tools that are shared in this course are essential to the equation that sets an individual on the path to healing."
- Tara Kegan, volunteer
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"Keepin' It Real is a very powerful class that reaches down into the core of your being and brings out the best in you. It shines a light on who you really are behind the masks you wear."
- Wendell J. Magroff, inmate
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"I will always have the tools that I need in life thanks to Akil Moultry."
- M. Matagi, inmate
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"I would recommend this class to any inmate who wants a better life than chaos and violence. I'm leaving here with a jewel."
- Mustata Rahim, inmate
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"Since I've taken this class, my relationship with my wife has become great. My daily life has bettered and I've been able to forgive myself and start fresh."
- Mustata Rahim, inmate
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"The value is worth more than gold, because it makes people succeed and do an evaluation of the mistakes and attacks the problem from the inside."
-Mustata Rahim, inmate
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"I felt privileged to witness the evolution of a ground breaking, culture changing program. The honest stories brought out by Akil had a deep impact on me and gave me a lot of hope for the possibilities for these men in their transition from prison back into society."
-Angela Sevin, sponsor
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"Man, I've learned so much in such a short time. Akil taught me how to take control in my life. He has been an inspiration beyond words."
- Mustafa Rahim, inmate
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"Mr. Akil has enlightened me in a major way. With the help of him and my other peers, I should be alright."
- Blane, inmate
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"Akil is passionate and enlightening. I have plenty of confidence because of him."
- M. Grant, inmate
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"I wanted to change my life, but I needed to know where to start. I needed to know why I'm so angry. When I found out about where it all started, only then did I begin to heal my wounds and accept my role as a man. Keepin' It Real was powerful and motivating."
- Wendell Magraff, inmate
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"Before I took Keepin’ It Real I was very rageful. No one can change overnight, but I can say that after Keepin’ It Real, I don’t have the same reactions I used to. If anything does slip out and I raise my voice without needing to, 15 minutes later I come back and apologize. Because of that, I’ve stayed out of prison and I'm doing well. I’m having a beautiful relationship with my wife and raising my daughter the right way. I love where I’m at today."
- Damien (Hakim) Bell, former inmate/student of Keepin' It Real
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"To get Keepin' It Real coming out would make our transition smoother, would help so much. It would help because you have more struggles out here. A lot of these people are going right back. They need Keepin' It Real out here."
- Damien (Hakim) Bell, former inmate/student of Keepin' it Real
