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This episode had audio and video issues, which caused it to be shorter than we expected. Due to the issues with the video, we decided to only put out a few clips on social media, but only audio for the full episode. Apologies for this, but we hope you still enjoyed the show. If you would like to reach out to us or make a donation, please reach us at BeyondRhetoric.org

Minister Brockman leads an organization called F.O.C.U.S and you can learn about his organization at https://focusorg.org/. If you are moved by the organization, click on the orange “Donate” button to help support them. If you are in need of his services, click the ”Apply” button. This podcast was cohosted with “PT” who has a platform you can click to at https://www.realtrngsolutions.com/about.

We have another new Board Member we have to introduce to the public who works with the youth. She has an amazing background story that shows her true resilience, and I hope you enjoy her tips on how to engage our youth, today. If you would like to donate or volunteer or both for Beyond Rhetoric; please go to our BeyondRhetoric.org website.

This episode is with one of our grant writer who shares how grants have been going and how we are postured going forward. She has also become our new Treasurer, and she discusses her journey into that new role. If you would like to donate or volunteer or both for Beyond Rhetoric; please go to our BeyondRhetoric.org website.

Beyond Rhetoric had it's 2nd auction, and board members decided to sit down to discuss the event. Honorable mentions, highlights, and touching moments were shared by all, with a few laughs in the mix. Enjoy. If you would like to reach out to the organization or donate, please reach us at BeyondRhetoric.org

In this episode we sit down with our newest board member Mr. Peyton Tomblin. He discusses his journey as a youth that led him to where he is today, and how he used his time in the military to help shape him. We hope you enjoy the show. Reach out to us via our website BeyondRhetoric.org

You can reach Kelly Logan or his organization on this Facebook page . He is open to be booked to speak at your job functions, schools, or community events to discuss how to curb gun violence or heal from it. You can reach out to learn how to effect change in our Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers or donate to our Beyond Rhetoric organization at https://beyondrhetoric.org.

In this episode we sit down with Pastor Marvin Jones of Youth for Christ and discuss a range of topics like, his Son's incarceration to his own work with Youth who are incarcerated. You can reach him at https://www.facebook.com/FBMinister and his organization https://mmyfc.org/. You can reach out or donate to our Beyond Rhetoric organization at https://beyondrhetoric.org.

In this episode we interview Elijah Miles, who is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Tendea Family. In this conversation we learn about how Tendea Family started, what they are about, how they serve their community, and so much more. Here are ways to reach out to them website: https://www.tendeafamily.org/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tendeafamily/ Email: TendeaFamily@gmail.com FB: https...

In this episode we discuss what has been going on for the past three years with Dr. Troy Grant, who is the current President and Founder. We touch on what he has been up too, along with the current fundraising events we holding such as our Hoodie campaign (https://tinyurl.com/BRHoodie), our Dec, 3rd 2024 Auction Event (https://beyondrhetoric.org/auction-2024) and our Maryland Charity campaign (htt...

In this episode we sit down with Ms. Joni of the HeartSmiles (https://www.heartsmilesmd.com/) organization. You can reach them on their Instagram page or have a meal at their cafe located at 2420 E. Monument St, Baltimore, MD. Book discussed: Policing the Black Man by Angela Davis Please visit our Beyond Rhetoric site for information on our auction and other campaign.

We sit down with the new Executive Director for BR, Jeffrey Hunt. The current fundraising events we holding such as our Hoodie campaign (https://tinyurl.com/BRHoodie), our Dec, 3rd 2024 Auction Event (https://beyondrhetoric.org/auction-2024) and our Maryland Charity campaign (https://mcc.maryland.gov/). We hope you enjoy the show.

This is the start of a new season for Beyond Rhetoric and we discuss what has been going on for the past three years. We touch on where we are going, along with the current fundraising events we holding such as our Hoodie campaign (https://tinyurl.com/BRHoodie), our Dec, 3rd 2024 Auction Event (https://beyondrhetoric.org/auction-2024) and our Maryland Charity campaign (https://mcc.maryland.gov/)....

This is the start of a new season for Beyond Rhetoric and we discuss what has been going on for the past three years. We touch on where we are going, along with the current fundraising events we holding such as our Hoodie campaign (https://tinyurl.com/BRHoodie), our Dec, 3rd 2024 Auction Event (https://beyondrhetoric.org/auction-2024) and our Maryland Charity campaign (https://mcc.maryland.gov/)....

Welcome to Episode 18, our season finale. This season finale corresponds to Beyond Rhetoric's 1 year anniversary. In this episode, Khaalis moderates a discussion with the Beyond Rhetoric Board of Directors, asking them their vision for Beyond Rhetoric in year two. Please listen to what each board member shares for her or his vision. Interestingly, this was the first time this group met face-to-fac...

Hello and welcome to Episode 17 of the Beyondrhetoric.org podcast. In this episode, we spotlight an Intern at Beyond Rhetoric Nonprofit Organization and get her impressions of her time as an intern. She also made history at Beyond Rhetoric. Stay tuned to hear how. We are not just a podcast. Beyond Rhetoric is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit and 509 (a)(2) Public Charity and all donations are tax deductible...

Hello and welcome to Episode 16 of the Beyondrhetoric.org podcast. In this episode, we talk to a volunteer and get her first impressions of volunteering with Beyond Rhetoric. She is a former student of mine and a former member of the high school chess team I co-led. We are pleased that she is the first volunteer to be interviewed on this podcast. Hope you enjoy the interview. We are not just a pod...

Hello and welcome to Episode 15 of the Beyondrhetoric.org podcast. In this episode, we need your feedback for our upcoming book discussions, so listen to the end. Today’s episode is about our upcoming fall book discussions. Yes. If you listened to episodes 7,8, 9 and 14, you heard past participants discussing the books that we discussed in the fall of 2020. Well, in the fall of 2021, we will have...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Beyondrhetoric.org podcast. In this episode, we conclude our Book Discussions for this season with a discussion with Ms. Suany Aquino-Chudavala. Suany’s a longtime friend and  supporter of Beyond Rhetoric and attendee of our first book discussion. We discuss Isabel Wilkerson’s book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. We hear the views of a self-identified Afro...

Hello! In Episode 13 of the Beyondrhetoric.org Podcast, we talk with Colleen Hall, educator and youth advocate. The topic is about the re-incarceration rate among juveniles, how to help them as they transition, and so much more.  Here are the links to the information discussed by Colleen:  School-to-prison Pipeline Explained Recidivism rates in Maryland.  Baltimore Sun article, " Ma...

In Episode 12 of the Beyondrhetoric.org Podcast, we talk with Mr. Khaalis Hall and have a special guest, Ms. Crystal Ballinger. The topic? The Summer of 2020. The Summer of 2020 was an experience of racial awakening, of protests, riots, marching, learning, hash-tagging and much more. Khaalis and Troy have an unscripted conversation about their perceptions of that summer. And, Crystal Ballinger bri...

In Episode 11 of the Beyondrhetoric.org Podcast, we talk with Mr. Khaalis Hall. He is an Information Technology Project Manager, the Vice President of Beyond Rhetoric Nonprofit Organization, and he volunteers his time, giving to youth in detention. How has he chosen to give back? By developing and introducing a coding program to youth in detention. Among many other things, Mr. Hall is a career mil...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Beyondrhetoric.org Podcast. In this episode, we talk with youth who volunteered at our Chipotle fundraiser. In the state of Maryland, students must complete service learning hours as part of their graduation requirement. According to the Maryland State Department of Education website ,  Maryland is the first state in the nation to implement this requirement. So, B...