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    LionHeart: On the Road...
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    LionHeart: Otterbein University, Drug/Alcohol Education Class

    February 1, 2017

    A proud alum, Rayshawn gives back to Otterbein University and gives a lecture about substance abuse to students who have been sanctioned by the Judicial Board for violation of the schools abuse policy; the class focuses on Substance Abuse Education.

    As a First Generatio...

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    LionHeart: Good Day Marketplace: Holiday Wish Program

    November 30, 2016

    In partnership with Franklin County Children Services, Rayshawn shares his story and menoir that was published in 2014; he also spoke of his experiences as a former foster youth and the impact that a holiday gift made in his life.  He challenges volunteers to give ever...

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    LionHeart: "iGot You Covered” Empowerment Brunch

    November 19, 2016

    “iGot You Covered” Empowerment Brunch is a yearly event hosted by Lynette David Ministries. Registration fees support their sponsored family during the Thanksgiving season. Three Dynamic Speakers were featured on November 19, 2016; Youth Pastor Yavis Ellis, Dr. Chenell...

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    LionHeart: Men of Color Support Group, Denison University

    October 31, 2016

    Rayshawn accepted an invitation to speak to the Men of Color Support Group at Denison University, in Granville, Ohio. Once again, he shared his story of transformation and discussed Mass Incarceration.

    The Men of Color Support Group was created to provide a space for yo...

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    LionHeart: Nat'l Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), Ohio Chapter

    October 17, 2016

    Rayshawn was honored to serve as the keynote speaker at the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference on October 16, 2016. It was the 29th annual Conference for the Ohio Chapter. The focus of the conference was entitled, "Restoring Humanity: All Liv...

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    LionHeart: C-State, M.A.N. Barbership

    October 7, 2016

    Rayshawn returned to Columbus State Community College for the second year in a row and addressed members of the M.A.N. Initiative's Barbershop. During the program, he shared one of his keynote messages, "Four Chambers of the Heart."

    Specialist for Global Diversity and I...

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    LionHeart: Man Up Monday

    September 28, 2016

    RayShawn was invited to share his story at Central State University and he touched upon the following topics: Addiction, the stigma of being an ex offender, and children of incarcerated parents. He was very open about his personal journey of incarceration and survival...

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    LionHeart: Ohio Reach College Retreat - Four Chambers of the Heart

    September 1, 2016

    Speaking at his old stomping grounds, Rayshawn L. Wilson, "LionHeart" spoke at Columbus State Community College during the first annual College Retreat hosted by Ohio Reach on Saturday, August 26, 2016.  Clark State, Cincinnati State, Columbus State, Ohio University, C...

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    LionHeart: The Roar of Truth for College Life @NKUedu

    August 14, 2016

    Rayshawn L. Wilson recently spoke at Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY) to the NKU R.O.C.K.S. Scholars. The program assists first year African/African American students in the transition from high school to college; it is hosted by African American Pro...

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    LionHeart: Introduction to Coming From Where I'm From

    July 29, 2014

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    Rayshawn L. Wilson

    There was a point in my life when the path I had traveled was a source of shame for me, reminders of a hurtful past that I wished I could just move beyond.  Then there were moments where because of how far I had come, my journey served as a source of pride.  Over the y...

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    LionHeart: Otterbein University, Drug/Alcohol Education Class

    February 1, 2017

    LionHeart: Good Day Marketplace: Holiday Wish Program

    November 30, 2016

    LionHeart: "iGot You Covered” Empowerment Brunch

    November 19, 2016

    LionHeart: Men of Color Support Group, Denison University

    October 31, 2016

    LionHeart: Nat'l Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), Ohio Chapter

    October 17, 2016

    LionHeart: C-State, M.A.N. Barbership

    October 7, 2016

    LionHeart: Man Up Monday

    September 28, 2016

    LionHeart: Ohio Reach College Retreat - Four Chambers of the Heart

    September 1, 2016

    LionHeart: The Roar of Truth for College Life @NKUedu

    August 14, 2016

    LionHeart: Introduction to Coming From Where I'm From

    July 29, 2014

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