Joel A. Freeman

JOEL A. FREEMAN, Ph.D. Founder, Rosetta Stone Universe. Coauthor, Black History 365. NBA mentor. Travels to 58+ countries. Off-key singer. Extremely bad dancer.

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ROSETTA UNIVERSE (57 sec): For All Kids from K to Gray — Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving —— Hi, I’m Dr. Joel A. Freeman, the Founder of the Rosetta Universe®. Join us in transforming this ancient artifact — the Rosetta Stone — into a modern metaphor for critical thinking and problem-solving — https://t.co/DLCqSnoSol — Call me with any wisdom and advice: 410-991-9718.

The Rosetta Universe is utilizing important elements of the epic historical drama of the Rosetta Stone as a gateway to invite kids of all ages to use their God-given brains before, during, and after engaging technology.

Young people today are overloaded with information, but most do not have a roadmap for the practical use of that knowledge.

By turning thinking into a simple 7-step ROSETTA process, we are making it feel doable rather than intimidating.

It shifts the focus from being smart to being disciplined, which is a game-changer for many students who struggle.

Our reach is for the following grade bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, college, and beyond.

Give me a call: 410-991-9718. Looking forward to our conversation.

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WHEN JET MAG RULED: Mischief Maker Show #70 with Katara Patton and host, Joel A. Freeman. Join 22,222 live viewers from around the world as we hear some wisdom and advice from Katara about her eclectic publishing career. Katara Washington Patton worked for 2.5 years directly with John H. Johnson at Jet Magazine. Watch Here: https://t.co/pBCOJc18ZH

Katara is the newly named Publisher at Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI). She is also the author of nine Christian living and devotional books, including her forthcoming release, Faith of Our Teen Girls: Passing Belief from Mother to Daughter (Whitaker House, 2027).

A publishing veteran, Katara has worked in the editorial and acquisitions departments of several publishing organizations, including Tyndale, Our Daily Bread, Weekly Reader Corporation, Jet Magazine, McGraw-Hill, The African American Pulpit, and Christian Century Magazine. In 2014, she was named Nonfiction Editor of the Year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA).

A summa cum laude graduate of Dillard University, Katara earned a B.A. in Mass Communications and English. She holds a Master of Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, where she received the Outstanding Preaching Award.

A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Katara lives on the South Side of Chicago with her husband, Derrick, and their teenage daughter.

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US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (10 photos) — in Shepherdstown, WV.

A great time conducting a training event for about 60 dedicated attorneys (criminal and civil), paralegals and admin professionals representing the Northern WV District for the US Dept. of Justice — “Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy”!!! Limited availability for your organization — https://t.co/3VgdaVPh7W

See if you can find the person who got to wear my Bullets NBA World Championship ring for the entire training event.

Had a blast!! Received many emails from participants with heartwarming comments about their responses to the training experience.

Wearing jeans. That’s how I roll. Limited availability to speak at your organization

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FAMOUS BOLEY RODEO: Mischief Maker Show #69 with Karen Ekuban and host, Joel Freeman. Join 24,440 live viewers as we learn from Karen Ekuban about her life lessons and the exciting Boley Rodeo

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#boleyrodeo

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Might give you a chuckle or two…

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ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER — Tonight’s free outdoor concert near the beach in North Myrtle Beach. Envision is the group out of NC and they are great. Every Thursday night from early summer through to the end of September people from around Myrtle Beach bring their beach chairs and hang out for an evening of fantastic music.

#MyrtleBeach #myrtlebeachsc #concert #livemusic

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WHEN GRIEF & HOPE COLLIDE: Mischief Maker Show #67 with Jerald January and host, Joel Freeman. Join 24,079 live viewers from around the world as they learn about the murder of Jerald’s mother that he witnessed at 3 years of age — https://t.co/xiD6v80ugp

#jeraldjanuary #mischiefmaker #mischiefmakershow #joelfreeman

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SWIMMING POOL and lazy river in our HOA in MYRTLE BEACH. Came today to swim laps and we had it to ourselves. This is a pretty common experience once school starts. The kiddie pool with slide and water splashing everywhere is an especially fun destination for the grandkids when they’re here.

We have exclusive access to the 32-acre Silver Lake, which is great for boating. The shoreline to the right is lined with lily pads and trees. Perfect for bass. I troll up and down that side just off the lily pads at the #1 setting on my electric motor. Last time we caught four bass. Whenever I’m fishing, there’s no one else on the lake. Catch fish here and then place them in our pond behind the house, which is just a mile away from the lake.

This is the BEST place for writing.

#MyrtleBeach #myrtlebeachsc #myrtlebeachrealestate

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SRI LANKA: I led an all-day event in Colombo for about 60 leaders of multinational companies in Sri Lanka. Met some wonderful people — CLICK: https://t.co/3VgdaVOJio

This was an extremely busy and productive trip...and I enjoyed every minute of it. A number of company leaders -- in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives -- have expressed interest in inviting me to work with their respective company leadership teams. Looks like I'll be coming back to this region of the world. We'll see...

#srilanka #SriLankaNews #srilankatravel #colombosrilanka #maldivesislands #maldives

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FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES: Mischief Maker Show #66 with Gary Chapman and host, Joel Freeman. Join 36,419 live viewers from around the globe as we learn about the five live languages that have transformed marriages worldwide.

WATCH: https://t.co/Ln7PiE8JW9

Dr. Gary Chapman is an experienced and well-respected family counselor, and a well-known author, having written more than 50 books. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, A Love Language Minute, and a Saturday morning program, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, that air on more than 400 stations. The 5 Love Languages, one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topped various bestseller charts for years. It has been published in more than 50 languages, sold more than 20 million copies and is currently on the New York Times best-seller list.

And recently celebrated the 30 year anniversary of the 5 Love Language book. Dr. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 40 years.

Dr. Chapman is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He has received M.R.E. and Ph.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.

Dr. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 60 years and reside in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Chapmans have two grown children, Shelley and Derek.

#fivelovelanguages #garychapman #joelfreeman #mischiefmakers #mischiefmakershow #marriedlife #marriagecounseling #marriagetherapy

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PR ADVICE FROM an EXPERT: Mischief Maker Show #35 with Larry Ross and host, Joel Freeman — Join 26,011 live viewers from around the world as Larry Ross imparts PR wisdom learned from his time with Billy Graham, Mel Gibson, Joe DiMaggio and so many others.

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#publicrelations #pr #larryross #mischiefmakershow

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Display at the National Automobile Museum in Reno! — The Jack Johnson World Boxing Championship Legacy Belt!!!!

Jack Johnson won the “Fight of the Century” in Reno on July 4th, 1910, beating the “Great White Hope”, James Jeffries in the 15th Round.

Discover the incredible story of Jack Johnson—the first Black American World Heavyweight Champion and a true trailblazer whose passion for fast, luxury automobiles was as legendary as his boxing career.

This new exhibit features rare artifacts from Johnson's life, including vintage boxing gloves, memorabilia from Joel Freeman's Black History Collection, and even one of Johnson's patented adjustable wrenches.

More than a boxing champion, Jack Johnson was an innovator, entrepreneur, spy, musician, world traveler, and civil rights pioneer whose legacy continues to inspire.

Also, did you know that Jack Johnson was also the inspiration for Lothar the sidekick for Mandrake the Magician comics?

Visit the National Automobile Museum in Reno and experience this remarkable new exhibit, now included with regular Museum admission.

Donate to acquire the Jack Johnson championship belt I designed to honor his legacy — https://t.co/IZAOeqCMoj

#NationalAutomobileMuseum #JackJohnson #BoxingHistory #AutomotiveHistory #Reno #CivilRights #HistoryLivesHere #boxingfans #renonevada #renonv #boxingworkout #boxingnews #boxers

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HIDDEN FIGURES — Dr. Christine Darden was one of the major NASA engineers behind sonic boom technology....and part of the inspiration behind the movie, “Hidden Figures”.

I met her at the Secret Service headquarters in DC at an event…the 7th years the Secret Service asked me to participate in training.

In the 12 photos below you’ll see the Black History exhibit I brought to that event, along with the inside of the Secret Service headquarters.

Have you watched that important movie, “Hidden Figures”? It reminded me of her. She and I had the opportunity to talk privately for at least 45 minutes about all sorts of topics and we became good buddies. Delightful, humble and brilliant person who continues to make a mark on American history...

Available for a limited number of speaking engagements — https://JoelSpeaksRealGood/about

#HiddenFigures #NASA #SecretService #christinedarden

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THE RIGHT MOVES: Mischief Maker Show #64 with Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson and host, Joel Freeman. Join 24,819 live viewers from around the world as they learn from Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson how the game of chess provides life lessons.

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#chess #gameofchess

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NEW SONG: “Kinda Like Being Shot At and Missed” — my new album is coming out in September — “MISCHIEF MAKER.” 16 songs. It will be downloadable. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll send you the link to acquire it.

LYRICS by Joel A. Freeman. All rights reserved.
ASCAP ID: 927111132

Driving home on a rainy night,
Lost control, headlights in flight,
Saw the year on the final side of the dash.
Spun around. Eyes closed. No crash.
It’s kinda like being shot at and missed.

Heartbreak came when he walked out the door,
Love was lost. That’s her on the floor,
Healed over time, found a love that's true,
Nothing’s wasted. God got her through.

Kinda like being shot at and missed,
A second chance, a twist in the risk,
Life can change when a bullet whizzes past,
Let’s make plans for tomorrow with a nervous laugh.

War zone memories, bullets zipping by,
Comrades falling, thought we’d all die,
Made it home safe, scars and all,
Wide awake most nights. Hit the wall
Missing a leg, but still standing tall.

Cancer scare, thought his time was near,
Doc said it’s benign. Took the edge off his fear.
Faced mortality, looked death square in the eye,
Feet on the ground, with an eye toward the sky.
Bullet proof until it’s my time to fly.

Kinda like being shot at and missed,
A second chance, a twist in the risk,
Life can change when a bullet whizzes past,
I’m making plans for tomorrow, with a nervous laugh.
Kinda like being shot at and missed.

— Let me know if you want the CD version of the album. If enough people want the album as a CD, I’ll make that happen.

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NORTH KOREA & DMZ VISIT -- On July 12th, 1993 I was given a high level briefing at the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone). See the photo of the hat given to me, that was personalized for me. I was a bit overwhelmed and surprised by their forethought when they gave me the gift of the hat with my name on it. I sat in the same chair and received the same briefing President Bill Clinton had received the previous day, on July 11th, 1993.

General John Tilelli was the Commander of the Army Base. He gave me one of his "dog tag" coins as a gift. Those reading this who have been in the military know that it is a high honor to receive a challenge coin. I have quite a number of those coins given to me over the years.

A soldier assigned to giving these types of briefings gave me an historical overview of the stand-off and showed me the tunnels dug by N. Koreans...recently exposed.

At the end of the briefing, I was told to make no sudden movements while we were on the DMZ. Some of the soldiers I saw were standing with only half of their bodies exposed. That is the norm at the DMZ. On the DMZ we saw the actual table in a small building in the middle of the DMZ used for face-to-face negotiations in the past.

We could see NK soldiers in the building opposite, looking at us through their binolulars. There is a NK town built up right at the DMZ to show the world that NK is prosperous. Thermal photography has been taken of that pretend village and no body heat or any other type of heat was found. An illusion.

I met soldiers stationed at the DMZ who were on a 45 second response time -- 24/7. There is little to no vegetation as you approach the region near the DMZ. You see machine gun turrets everywhere. And the concrete "bridges" over the main roads are designed to be blown up the moment an emergency is alarmed. That way those roads are closed to traffic immediately.

The purpose for my visit to S. Korea in 1993 was to conduct training for military (Army) leaders coming in to Seoul from around the Pacific rim for the training. I also conducted a training event for leaders at the Navy Base in Puson.

Limited Availability to Speak:
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#DMZ #southkorea #SKorea

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HIT TV SHOW ANALYST: Mischief Maker Show #63 with Bruce Rosenblum and host, Joel Freeman. Join 24,911 live viewers from around the world learn how a Warner Bros executive figures what TV shows are hot or not. — https://t.co/5odMicsV3C

Alf. Two and a Half Men. Big Bang Theory. Taxi. Mork and Mindy. Friends. People’s Court. TMZ. You get the picture.

Bruce K. Rosenblum is a four-decade veteran of the entertainment industry whose career elevated media research from a back-office support function to the strategic language of modern entertainment.

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NBA WASHINGTON BULLETS/WIZARDS — For 20 seasons I was honored to serve as mentor/chaplain for the team — https://t.co/v2cVTuxCs3

Some time ago I rediscovered 7 season passes from the 1990s that permitted me all-access to the arena on game nights. Still looked like a kid in two of them, even after more than 15 seasons under my belt at the time. Ha...

Also, I’ve included different photo perspectives of my ring, a treasured memento from the 1977/78 NBA Championship win over Seattle (14k, 80g, weighs over 3oz...it's heavy). It’s not nearly as fancy or as bling as the modern pro championship rings, but I kind of like its simplicity — with my “JAF” initials on the inside.

Many times when I speak, I allow one specially selected person to wear the ring during the entire event (longest serving in industry, owner of company, someone celebrating their birthday, etc)...to honor them. You’ll see a picture of a woman at a recent event who wore it proudly.

This was a wonderful 20 seasons. Still keep in touch with a lot of the guys. Retired in 1998. That also happened to be the year when the team changed the name to Wizards.

#bullets #washingtonbullets #WizardsNation #washingtonwizards #NBAChampionship #NBAChampions #NBA

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ALASKA FISHING TRIP some years back, which included flying in a single engine plane, camping, a bit of hiking and a whole lot of fishing for red salmon on the Kenai and Russian Rivers. Had a blast!!! Been salmon fishing off the coast of British Columbia a number of times. Second time in Alaska.

I was packing a .44 pistol most of the time. Wearing bear bells is a joke. In one picture you see a black bear not far away behind me.

Was with Dave Bronson, a great friend over the years. He was a Delta pilot for many years. We flew in his single engine plane to his cabin about 40 miles north of Anchorage.

Love the people of Alaska. It takes a special person to live there.

#Alaska #alaskalife #salmonfishing

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WASHINGTON, DC — Spoke for the Financial division of the government agency, USDA. About 450 in attendance. A dedicated group of people. Grateful.
Ask me why I have the Shaq shoe. Available to speak at a limited number of events over the next year — https://t.co/vQUDm8j8TM

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IN THE NBA LOCKER ROOM: Mischief Maker Show #62 with Chris Broussard and host, Joel Freeman. Join 23,416 live viewers from around the world as they learn about the career of an NBA analyst.
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