"I urge all of my fellow Bostonians to join me in recognizing this community based non-profit organization for it's contribution in education and promoting positive social change by encouraging our children to 'Imagine' a better tomorrow."
"Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Proclamation of "Imagine Day"

"This community outreach project has provided an outlet for young children to express both fears and hopes through art in these difficult times."
From Boston City Council's proclamation of "Imagine Day," October 9, 2001 as delivered by City Councilor Brian Honan

"It was a perfect thing for us at the time, we were going through a very bad moment after September 11 and this helped us to remember good things."
Principal Victoria Megias-Baptista, James Garfield Elementary School, Boston, MA speaking about the RRL's free community outreach visit and "Imagine Day" celebration

"The RRL will increase opportunities for young people to explore issues surrounding diversity, non-violence, civil rights and social justice in creative ways that involve music."
Rachael Smith, Co-Executive Director, SHiNE

"The Rock & Roll Library is helping to build schools in which every student is treated with respect."
Scott Hirschfeld, Director of Education, GLSEN

"This (Song Lesson) contest will serve as an excellent tool for motivating educators to develop new, creative and effective curricula…it is an excellent opportunity to encourage educators to promote understanding and tolerance through a relevant and topical medium."
Karen McGill-Lawson, Executive Director Leadership Conference Education Fund (LCEF www.civilrights.org)

"We appreciate the Rock & Roll Library and Melissa Etheridge honoring Matthew's spirit."
Dennis & Judy Shepard, Matthew Shepard's Parents

"The Rock & Roll Library's Song Lesson Contest will bolster the powerful message that Melissa Etheridge conveys in 'Scarecrow' and will draw much needed attention to important topics like hate crimes and the struggle for civil rights."
Cathy Renna, News Media Director GLAAD