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Founder, Recycling Black Dollars (RBD)
Recycling Black Dollars (RBD) founder Muhammad A. Nassardeen was a
light of the community. The revered businessman, community leader and
activist passed away from a sudden heart attack at age 54 on Thursday,
October 11, 2007. He was one of California’s premier proponents of
minority business ownership and empowerment.
The Hon. Mervyn Dymally, chair of California’s Legislative Black
Caucus, shared his thoughts on Nassardeen’s passing: “The State of
California has suffered an incredible loss of Muhammad Nassardeen …
the chronicles of history shall portray Muhammad as a stalwart champion
of political and business empowerment within the Los Angeles African
American community.”
Nassardeen’s RBD hosted networking sessions designed to
maximize opportunities for blacks to exchange business cards, names and
other business information. “We like to keep models of possibilities in
front of our young people, so they can see people who are doing things,
who are
making money, whom they can emulate or imitate,” Nassardeen once said.
Nassardeen’s hopeful vision for the future was evident in his dealings
with the youth. For author Trizah Morris, whose young son was mentored
by Nassardeen, the impact of his work touches her on a very personal
level. “He taught me the power of spending with our own people,” she
says emotionally. “When I met him, I was actually coming out of being
homeless for sixteen months. I had written a book and he put me in
contact with people to help promote and publish the book. But I had no
idea about business and commerce … until he brought it to my
attention.”
Nassardeen is survived by his mother Amina Nassardeen, his wife Jennifer, four daughters:
Alicia, Aysia, Kalita and Raven, and son Raheem.
The home going celebration will be held:
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Crenshaw Christian Center ~ Faith Dome
7901 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, Calif., 90000
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to:
Muhammad Nassardeen Memorial Fund
c/o Broadway Federal Bank
4800 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, Calif., 90010
