'Fugee' Power

Tanya Carr, Atlanta, GA — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:08:22 GMT

Young Shamsoun's story nearly broke my heart, and such a shock of cold hard reality, the problems we experience in the West are puny compared to what he and other refugees have experienced. Women sch as Luma Mufleh should be lauded and provided with every resource for making such a monumental difference in the lives of others. Stack this story against the vapid, meaningless escapades of Paris Hilton, who has every material thing in the world and not the slightest interest in improving the lives of others, and we realize what truly defines us as human beings at the end of the day...

'Fugee' Power

Deanna Correll, Ashland, Oregon — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:21:37 GMT

Ok ---- So I just thought I had a bad day (running late, car problems, etc, etc) - I now stand humbled - and in awe ---- What can we do to help Luma? This article is a "must read" for all of us who get so caught up in our lives and problems - which are nothing in conparision to what these youngsters have gone through. Again - what can we do to help?

'Fugee' Power

Georgette Madak, Bridgewater, NJ — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:28:45 GMT

Hi Tiki,
Honestly I expected your reporting to be good, truly I did ;-) This story was positively mesmerizing. The 3 adult sisters in our household were getting ready for a busy day and we all froze - speechless in front of the television. I truly hope more people get to see it.
The report speaks for itself - absolutely gripping in human virtue.
For you to sleuth out this inspirational story and to select it for your converage taught us something new about your very special character Tiki. NBC should be honored to have you on their team. All the best - Georgette, Gerie and Gail

'Fugee' Power

Jennifer, Houston, Texas — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:36:17 GMT

Tiki, I really enjoyed your story about the Fugees this morning. I was very happy to hear that Shamsoun got a scholarship to college. I hope great things for him and his family.

'Fugee' Power

paulette Jackson, woodstock,maryland — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:14:31 GMT

Tiki,
I really enjoyed the segment you did on "Fugee Power".I greatly admire Luma and her kids esp. Shamsoun. His story brought tears to my eyes. Shamsoun is a courageous young man. Thanks Tiki for such an inspirational story. You are a great addition to the Today Show.

'Fugee' Power

Georgette Madak, Bridgewater — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:17:41 GMT

Oh my gosh Tiki. What a beautiful story. This positively must be seen more widely...please please convey this request to Brian Williams for his "Making A Difference" series.
We're 3 sisters who were getting ready for a busy day when the report came on and we stood mesmerized in front of the television.
I wouldn't dream of trying to characterize the people in this story - they speak for themselves.
As for you and your producer Tiki, I'm awestruck that you sleuthed out this coach and soccer team. I thought you would be "good" on Today but this was exquisite and speaks volumes about your own character. Thanks, Georgette, Gerie and Gail in Bridgewater NJ

'Fugee' Power

Valerie Crawford-Schiele, Laurel, MD — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:54:21 GMT

Thank you Tiki Barber and the Today Show staff for bringing the touching story highlighting Shamsoun Dikori and the Fugees. As I watched your show yesterday, I realized that I knew this boy that I taught Social Studies to at Stone Mountain Middle School in Stone Mountain,GA in 2000. I was suprised and excited to see my former student, and proud to know that he is attending Pfeiffer University on a full academic and soccer scholarship. I wrote Shamsoun c/o Fugee Family foundation and made a contribution to further the good work that Luma Mufleh is doing in Scottdale,GA. Hopefully, he will contact me so that I can continue to support him in his future academic endeavors.

'Fugee' Power

Stacy, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:49:08 GMT

Bravo to this young woman. I am truly proud of the work she is doing and commend her parents on raising such a committed, honorable woman!

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Glen Barber, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:15:19 GMT

Fantastic story, Shamsoun we are very proud of you.

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lawahoo2001, Richmond, VA — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:39:42 GMT

Great story, Tiki! Also great to see that you are successful in whatever you do (from academics to football to journalism). That's what being a wahoo is all about! From a fellow wahoo in the Class of '97...

'Fugee' Power

Carol, Florida — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:39:43 GMT

When the accumulated weight of all the horrifying, heartbreaking things I read about every day makes me despair for our world, something like this gives me hope. Luma Mufleh has taken something as ordinary as soccer and used it to transform lives. Who knows what wonderful things her players will be able to accomplish because she decided to get involved? She's truly awe-inspiring.

The segment about Shamsoun Dikori had me in tears. I haven't stopped thinking about him since I saw it. We complain about the most mundane things in our lives, while there are so many people in the world who endure hardships, horrors and losses we can't even imagine. Shamsoun is an incredible young man, and his great potential might have been wasted if Luma Mufleh hadn't decided he was worth her time and effort to save.

Thank you so much for this story. It provides the inspiration and perspective we all need to make a difference in this world.

'Fugee' Power

Darlene, Dallas Texas — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:01:23 GMT

I saw the segment on the soccer team while at home feeling sorry for myself on the July 4th holiday and I could not forget what I saw and heard. I came in on the story at the halfway point but the part I did see was truly amazing. I searched your site today for more info, registered on the Fugees website & would like to contribute. Luma is doing what we all need to do as privileged as we are, in whatever state we find ourselves at this time. May God bless you more.