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 Lives matter, Are you standing on the SIdelines or Are You Making a Difference?" Rayshawn addressed the audience and spoke to conference participants about what they can to do to effect change.

Created in 1974, the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) has made a goal of achieving equal justice for blacks and other minorities. Our members consist of criminal justice professionals such as those in law enforcement, institutional and community corrections, courts, social services, academia, religious and other community-based interests as well as criminal justice students and community leaders.