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TMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contestTMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contestTMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contest

With Shawn A. Barksdale

 Motivational Speaker & Educational Retention Specialist

TMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contest

TMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contestTMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contestTMOT & BOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCASTING & pens not pistols poetry contest

With Shawn A. Barksdale

 Motivational Speaker & Educational Retention Specialist

DUKE CARTER & SHAWN TALK ABOUT PREVENTING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS

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Hello, my name is Shawn A. Barksdale,

I'm a father of 3 children, returning citizen, and a community activist. I am passionate about bridging the gap between our youth, the community, and law enforcement. Our youth need information and communication in a way that is meaningful to them and in a language they can understand. I have over the last 5 years immersed myself in understanding the root of the causes of school shootings and other negative behaviors in our young people today. 

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Pens not pistols breaking news!

We would like to thank Gabe Cash for the awesome inspirational song he created for the Halifax County High School and the Boots On The Ground poetry contest. 


Thanks, Patrick and the Factory Street Brewing Company for opening its doors and providing a place to film.  #factorystreetbrewingcompany #gabecash

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Pens not pistols breaking news!

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Founder Shawn A. Barksdale is launching the first "Pens Not Pistols" poetry contest for the Halifax County High School student body! Contact your English teacher to find out how you can participate. Remember, USE YOUR WORDS, NOT WEAPONS! 

For more information go to the Boots on The Ground Facebook page! You can contact Shawn A. Barksdale @ 434.446.6633 or for booking Shawn to speak at your school call 434.446.8995

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Pens Not Pistols Poetry Contest Compilation

Shawn A. Barksdale & Boots On The Ground partnered with the Halifax County High School to launch a poetry contest to help deter school shootings. Pens Not Pistols started the framework November 2022 and we will crown our three best on May 31, 2023.  


Please contact Shawn if you would like the Pens Not Pistols contest in your school. 434.446.6633 or sbarksdale419@gmail.com  Thank you.

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Motivational Speaking Saved My Life!

Shawn A. Barksdale, Founder of Ten Minutes of Truth has been busy over the last year! Here is a short compilation of a few impactful episodes, Shawn has excelled at podcast interviewing, community awareness, and social messaging. He has most importantly full filled his passion for being a now in-demand Educational Retention Specialist and Motivational Speaker. Now accepting booking for the summer  & fall of 2022. You can reach him at 434.446.6633. 

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RED HILL TV

Red Hill TV Featuring Cody Youngblood, Curator 


With Shawn A. Barksdale of the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast. Cody is the curator at Patrick Henry's Red Hill and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. If you wish to know about Red Hill's rich history you are in the right place. Join Cody and Shawn as they explore Red Hill. 


Contact Cody Youngblood at Red Hill at 434.376.2044 or www.redhill.org

RED HILL TV

Red Hill TV Peighton Young Ph.D. Student Talks About Ancestry & The Quarter Place. 


Peighton and Shawn A. Barksdale explore the complexities of establishing lineage and how to find out if you or your family is related to the Quarter Place enslaved people. 


For more information call 434.376.2004 or visit www.redhill.org

HOPE AND TAKISHA ARE CHANGING THE NARRATIVE AT RED HILL

Join Hope Marstin, CEO Takisha Fowlkes, Community Engagement and Programming, and Shawn A. Barksdale Host of Ten Minutes of Truth as they expound on the annual tribute to the quarter place community and talk about all things Red Hill. 


EXTENDED VERSION


They speak with transparency and love for the descendants of Patrick Henry's Red Hill. For more information log onto www.redhill.org - 434.376.2044 or www.tenminutesoftruth.com

Senator fighting Joe Morrissey has a mean left hook

The Ten Minutes of Truth podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Senator Joe Morrissey. Besides an In-depth conversation on parole and voting, we came to find out the Senator is a huge fight fan. 


He even let me try on an authentic pair of Muhammad Ali sparring gloves. www.tenminutesoftruth.com

Ten Minutes of Truth, voting & gun rights restoration

Shawn A. Barksdale, Michael T. Trent & Elizabeth Blair Trent talk about voter and gun rights restoration. Mike and Elizabeth are pillars in their community and extremely proactive in fighting for what's right. 


Many of the issues discussed in this interview, were also discussed in Shawn's interview with Senator Morrissey, including a bill that the Senator penned. This episode is valuable on many levels, share it with your friends and family today.

Shawn motivates young people to be winners

Ten Minutes of Truth's Shawn A. Barksdale is at it again, this time he motivates Hargraves Outreach Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program Summer 2021 session attendees! #TMOT


It’s hard to see a butterfly in caterpillar stages. I had the privilege of meeting some extraordinary caterpillars on this day. Our duty is to help them shake the dirt off of their shoulders and fly as high as they can.

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