Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale

This 10-part series is about Lawrence Howerton Jr. An individual who suffered from trauma at a very early age—resulting in a lengthy prison sentence of 36yrs. The unique Individual Mr. Howerton is, he navigates the shark-infested waters of the system, making incarceration a child sanctuary. Lawrence will explain in these episodes why the youth should be protected, what happens when they are not, and how to stay positive while earning the law and returning to society. Larry will paint a vivid picture of redemption. 

This 10-part series is about Lawrence Howerton Jr. An individual who suffered from trauma at a very early age—resulting in a lengthy prison sentence of 36yrs. The unique Individual Mr. Howerton is, he navigates the shark-infested waters of the system, making incarceration a child sanctuary. Lawrence will explain in these episodes why the youth should be protected, what happens when they are not, and how to stay positive while earning the law and returning to society. Larry will paint a vivid picture of redemption. 

This 10-part series is about Lawrence Howerton Jr. An individual who suffered from trauma at a very early age—resulting in a lengthy prison sentence of 36yrs. The unique Individual Mr. Howerton is, he navigates the shark-infested waters of the system, making incarceration a child sanctuary. Lawrence will explain in these episodes why the youth should be protected, what happens when they are not, and how to stay positive while earning the law and returning to society. Larry will paint a vivid picture of redemption. 

This 10-part series is about Lawrence Howerton Jr. An individual who suffered from trauma at a very early age—resulting in a lengthy prison sentence of 36yrs. The unique Individual Mr. Howerton is, he navigates the shark-infested waters of the system, making incarceration a child sanctuary. Lawrence will explain in these episodes why the youth should be protected, what happens when they are not, and how to stay positive while earning the law and returning to society. Larry will paint a vivid picture of redemption. 

This 10-part series is about Lawrence Howerton Jr. An individual who suffered from trauma at a very early age—resulting in a lengthy prison sentence of 36yrs. The unique Individual Mr. Howerton is, he navigates the shark-infested waters of the system, making incarceration a child sanctuary. Lawrence will explain in these episodes why the youth should be protected, what happens when they are not, and how to stay positive while earning the law and returning to society. Larry will paint a vivid picture of redemption. 

Shawn A. Barksdale & Boots on The Ground launched the Pens Not Pistols contest and rendered a pivotal presentation at the Halifax County High School. Here is the presentation and information on how the student body participated. Join the Boots on The Ground Facebook page today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/656884118880852

Shawn A. Barksdale & Boots On The Ground partnered with the Halifax County High School to launch a poetry contest to help deter school shootings.  It took a village and we will continue to bridge the gap between the youth, law enforcement, and the communities of our nation. Please contact Shawn if you would like the Pens Not Pistols contest in your school. 434.446.6633 or [email protected] or www.bootsonthegroundva.com Thank you.

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Boots On The Ground and Shawn A. Barksdale launched the Pens Not Pistols Poetry contest in November 2022 and it's in high gear now. The contest submissions close March 17, 2023, and we have a lot of submissions and even had two young men write two songs about Pens Not Pistols. Gabe Cash Music wrote one and you can find it on his social media platforms here. snapchat - gabecash7, facebook - Gabriel Thomas and tiktok - gabe.cash.music if you want more information about the Pens Not Pistols poetry contest call 434.446.6633 today. Boots On The Ground will be glad to bring the contest to your school, church or other organization.

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