The Ricochet Effect

Meet Quron Marks and Justin Edmondson. Coach Marks is a rising leader in college athletics, now in his third year coaching basketball at Kentucky State University. Justin is a senior business major and shooting guard who brings wisdom beyond his years. Quron and Justin champion health through teamwork and common purpose.

Meet Dr. Nicholas Leverette. Dr. Leverette is a chiropractor and the founder of Revive Chiropractic Centers in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Leverette champions health through helping people align their body and mind.

Meet Tania Whitfield. Tania is a narrative organizer with the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) and an active member of Voices of Community Activists and Leaders Kentucky (VOCAL-KY). Tania champions health through sharing her light with others.

Meet the Praise Dancers of God’s Chosen Generation who invite listeners into a sacred space where movement becomes ministry and rhythm becomes reverence. In this episode of The Talking Drum: Ricochet Effect Podcast, we honor the young worshippers of God’s Chosen Generation who express faith not only through words, but through embodied praise. Their dance is testimony; rooted in scripture, tradition, discipline, and joy, reflecting a deep spiritual inheritance passed from one generation to the next.

Meet Taca Hollis, 2024-2026 Project Ricochet Urban Art Collective Artist-In-Residence. Taca is a powerful poet and spoken word artist who champions health through her words and performances.

Meet Lafayette Cowden IV and Baba Kenyattaa Henry. Lafayette and Baba are musical storytellers from Louisville, Kentucky who champion health through drumming.

Meet cousins Tony Wavy and Jayceon Jackson. Tony, also known as the Hip-Hop Picasso, is a multi-talented artist who pours his soul into music, visual art, apparel, and the community. Jayceon is a recent graduate of Henry Clay High School who competed in multiple sports and is part of the next generation of changemakers. Tony and Jayceon champion health through creativity and personal expression.

In this episode, we meet Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care, dedicating her work to ensuring dignity and hope for individuals and families navigating serious health challenges. Her reflections on mental health, personal connection, and community building echo Project Ricochet’s mission to create pathways of equity and healing, while reinforcing the Black Family Conference’s goal of uplifting families through culturally responsive, community-driven support.

In this special episode of The Ricochet Effect Podcast, Project Ricochet and The Urban Art Collective proudly present HooDoo You Think You Are, Zora?, a dynamic multimedia performance and community conversation celebrating the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston.

In this episode, we meet Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care, dedicating her work to ensuring dignity and hope for individuals and families navigating serious health challenges.