"Shedding light on all the dark corners of our lives." -Pastor Michael Minor, Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church

"Without a doubt, 'Keeping It Real!' is a door opener for communication in the areas of sex and sexuality." -Reverend William Harden, New Harvest Missionary Baptist Church

From Youth
"'Keeping It Real' makes you stay true to yourself and helps you understand why people tell us not to have sex yet. The best thing is that we learned what we do is our own choice. The class opened a lot of doors for me." -Neal Harris, high school junior, basketball player, musician, and member of Covenant Baptist Church in Washington, DC

"I learned I have options about sexuality and that sexuality is very much related to faith and God. I felt that I could be open and honest in 'Keeping It Real!'" -Tysha, high school sophomore, athlete, cheerleader, and church member

"I learned that my body is a temple that belongs to God. It is important to respect others. God is always watching." -Brenna Charles, Imani Temple #49

"It's good for us to discuss sexuality in the church." -Crystal Minor, New Harvest Missionary Baptist Church

"This 'Keeping It Real!' session has helped me to say no and mean it." -Philadelphia student

"I can handle peer pressure better." -Philadelphia student

From Parents
"I am excited that my daughter experienced something so positive. She understands her body is a temple." -Consuella Charles, Imani Temple #49

"May God be praised for the opportunity to be in the presence of the Holy Spirit during the summit. I was so enlightened from being there. I will take it back to the community to share and bless others." -Emma Davis, Praying for Peace-Plymouth Baptist Church

From Facilitators
"It is imperative that we adequately prepare young men and women to make wise, healthy decisions as spiritual and sexual beings. We will continue through prayer and partnership to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in the African American community one congregation at a time. �Keeping It Real!' connects the sacred with the secular, improves communication, and creates healthier families and a legacy of hope." -Leslie M. Watson, Co-Author of "Keeping It Real!", Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

"The victory of this church is that they have been able to retain all the youth who registered (53). Youth feedback from the biblical exercise and dialogue was awesome." -Marlene Brown