LEADERS

Khayree Shaheed

A musician and producer with a passion for service, Khayree has shared his music with audiences around the world. Khayree has worked with artists such as Tupac Shakur and Tony Dewayne, and his music has been featured in a major Spike Lee film.

Khayree is most proud of his love for community service. From an early age, Khayree has had a passion for supporting youth. "I was destined to be a student, teacher, and healer," he says. Over the years, Khayree has spoken in local California high schools, San Quentin Penitentiary, and at the Omega Boys Club of Vallejo, California.

"I was one of those young persons in school that was bullied and did some bullying. I was lonely and afraid," Khayree remembers. "As a youth in high school, I was angry and lacked self-esteem. I was blessed by elders who help me become a gentle, more loving man. As the father of three daughters, I know firsthand the value of what it means to have someone be there to love and support you. My work with Challenge Day allows me to help heal the planet and myself at the same time!"

If you really knew me, you would know…

• I am a very sensitive man and I do cry.
• As a child I always felt alone because I longed for the love of my mother, who passed when I was three. Even as a grown man, I still long for my mother's love.
• Challenge Day has taken me way out of my comfort zone!
• Before Challenge Day, my life felt incomplete because I knew I was supposed to be serving people.
• I am so blessed to be working with Challenge Day.
• My wife, Carla, and my daughters, Nyaisha, Imara, and Jasmine are my everything.
• I love all people!