Funders & Donors: Testimonials

The Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company is a politically astute, talented and visionary group of young people who combine political activism and cutting edge cultural expression.
– Angela Davis – Author, Scholar and Activist

I was struck by the dedication of the students and adults who comprise Destiny…My hope is that the Destiny movement will spread across our country.
– Randolph Carter, Office of Diversity & Multicultural Services, National Association of Independent Schools

Destiny Arts youth explore the issues of discrimination (on all levels) and human violence, with a depth of thought, feelings and vision for the future that is truly inspirational.
– Nancy Nadel – Oakland City Councilwoman

It is not difficult for an educational enterprise to advocate the values of harmony and non-violence – and of course, many such organizations do. But Destiny actually succeeds in instilling every community member that it touches with a consistent, profound and empowering sense of respect for their fellow human beings and a genuine commitment to the values of community, diversity and peace. It is that success that makes Destiny Arts Center unique.
– Avi Jacobson – Parent

Growing up at Destiny really allowed me to think differently and think critically about the world and that’s what I’m trying to do now at this point is to create Destiny outside of Destiny.
– Thandiwe Satterwhite – Destiny Alum

You learn it at Destiny and then after Destiny – you are Destiny…It’s like a responsibility – it’s like what you know, you owe.
– Dessie Woods and Kendra Staton – Destiny Alumni