Tear Down The Walls.org

(On Tear Down the Walls…) "If there’s anything giving sustenance to this effort, music has to be the way and we’re blessed to have Rick not only provide that, but his work inspires all of us."

Congressman Harold Ford
9th District Tennessee

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"The Tear Down the Walls initiative is a powerful and poignant reminder of how important it is to continue to challenge bigotry and racism wherever they may exist, There is no better weapon than music, which resonates universally and no better time than now to reach and affect young people across race, culture, religion, and ethnicity. The National Civil Rights Museum is proud to integrate the Tear Down the Walls presentation into its 2005 King Day Celebration."

Beverly Robertson, Executive Director
National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, Tennesse

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“Tear Down the Walls” moved from being a great slogan to a new way of experiencing the world as Rick Recht and his faith community joined our faith community to listen to the visions of our youth. All of us just a bit out of our comfort zone, all of us cherishing one another, all of us praising God, all of us united in vision. Music has the power to meet us where we are and move us together to new vistas, and this prophetic experience is rooted in the music of both past and present. And the walls are coming down…"

Katherine Hawker
Evangelical United Church of Christ
St. Louis, Missouri

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"Tear Down the Walls is a great step towards moving past racism in our community and around the world. I believe churches and synagogues must lead the way in bringing people together and removing the fear and hatred that exists. The people at this event were great examples of individuals who are willing to reach out and make a commitment to end prejudice."

Dr. Craig Strickland
Hope Presbyterian Church
Cordova, Tennessee

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"Tear Down The Walls has galvanized the Memphis community of faith in all its racial, religious, and cultural diversity. This multi-faceted project hits home the idea that the more we celebrate our differences, the clearer our common humanity becomes. Rick Recht's music and message remind us that we really are all singing the same song."

Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein
Temple Israel
Memphis, Tennessee

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"Dr. King taught us that we would not remember the words of our enemies but that we would surely remember the silence of our friends. Rick Recht's challenge to all of us to join together to "Tear Down the Walls" of injustice and prejudice gives us all the chance to end the silence and dismantle racism. The spectacular "Tear Down the Walls" Concert gives every community the opportunity to come together and fill the silence with song and celebration in ways that will help heal the broken heart of the world and keep Dr. King's dream alive."

Rabbi Susan Talve
Central Reform Congregation
St. Louis, Missouri

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"There was a tremendous energy as we all participated in this awesome experience. Tear Down The Walls gave us an opportunity to reach out to segments of this community with a common purpose as we built some bridges and formed some new relationships."

Susan Katz , Executive Director
Jewish Federation of Peoria
Peoria, Illinois