Ambassador Andrew Young – Following an event in Monroe, GA commemorating the 42nd anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination – “I closed my eyes and it sounded as if Dr. King was speaking in the room.”
Congressman GK Butterfield – “WOW! It felt like I was right there on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when Dr. King delivered the speech. I have never heard it quite like that; to sound just like the man himself. That was powerful!”
Mayor Marshall Pitts. Jr. – Fayetteville, NC – “I have heard many renditions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. but never have I heard one as powerful and as moving as the rendition Stephon Ferguson delivers.”
Singer/Actor Tyrese Gibson – “Very, Very strong! Very powerful! I’m inspired by hearing you in the spirit of Dr. King. And the fact that you have the speeches memorized like that – very lengthy speeches – says a great deal about the admiration and respect you have for him!”
National MLK Park Superintendent Judy Forte – “God has truly given him the gift of bringing out Dr. King’s words and reminding us of how personal his words are to us and leaving us with a voice in our head, even today, that tells us there’s still a lot of work to be done.”
Congressman Mike McIntyre – “What an absolutely marvelous job you did in delivering the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Everyone was thoroughly impressed with your delivery, clearly a high point for the entire celebration!”
Dr. TJ Bryan – Chancellor FSU – “As Mr. Ferguson’s eloquent voice resonated throughout the auditorium, one could easily mistake his oratory as a recording of Dr. King’s inspiring delivery. He is truly a gifted artist whose talents enrich the lives of others.”
Rep. Tyrone Brooks – “This young man sounds just like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Amazing! He has joined us at GABEO (Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials) on a number of occasions – He has the spirit of Dr. King inside of him.”
(Photo: Stephon A. Ferguson)
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