Barbershop Talk- South Minnesota

09/23/2026

Last weekend’s Barbershop Talk Podcast was one of the most powerful shows I have done in a long time.
The stories that were shared, the honesty in the room, and the healing that took place reminded me exactly why these conversations matter. Sometimes healing begins when we simply create a space where people feel safe enough to tell their story—and others are willing to listen.
A heartfelt thank you to Kari Horn, Kelli Decook, Renaux Swancutt, Gilbert Domally, and Tiffany Kacir for your courage, transparency, and willingness to be part of such an important conversation.

09/19/2026

09/19/2026

Tomorrow at 10 a.m.: Olmsted County Child and Family Services is joining Barbershop Talk Live!

We’ll be talking about Family Involvement Strategies (FIS) and how bringing families and their networks of support together can help create stronger, more sustainable plans for the safety and well-being of children.

We’ll be joined by a member the Family Service Rochester team to share more about this work and the power of family engagement.

Watch it live tomorrow on the Barbershop Talk page.

09/13/2026

Come join Barbershop Talk, Olmsted County Child & Family Services, and Family Service Rochester for a powerful live community forum as we discuss the Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act and Family Group Decision Making.
Most importantly, we’ll talk about how YOU can play a role in creating meaningful change for children and families in our community.
This is your opportunity to listen, learn, ask questions, share your perspective, and have your voice heard. Stronger families and stronger communities begin when we come together and have the conversations that matter

09/12/2026

Tomorrow, I have the blessing of celebrating two incredible milestones—my Book Signing and my 21st Pastoral Anniversary!
As I look back over these 21 years, I can truly say that God has been faithful every step of the way. Through every challenge, every victory, every sermon preached, and every life touched, His unfailing love has carried me.
And now, I get to celebrate the release of my newest book, 21 Sermons on Experiencing the Unfailing Love of God—a book born out of this journey of ministry and faith.
21 years. 21 sermons. One faithful God.
Tomorrow is more than a celebration—it’s a testimony. To God be all the glory!

08/25/2026

Please note: Tomorrow’s ribbon-cutting ceremony has been canceled. However, I encourage you to visit James H. Easton’s site at Oakwood Cemetery and take a moment to honor and reflect on the life and legacy of this remarkable Rochester pioneer.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to this effort and to everyone who purchased a copy of Rochester Black Legacy. Your support helped make this possible. What started as an effort to ensure James H. Easton’s legacy would not be forgotten became a community effort to preserve, honor, and restore an important part of Rochester’s Black history.

08/20/2026

🥾 Giving Back This Friday! 🥾
This Friday, I’ll be giving away 5 pairs of Timberland boots to families in need in our community.
Sometimes something as simple as a good pair of boots can make a real difference for a family. Giving back isn’t about how much you have—it’s about using what you have to help someone else.
I’ll post the available sizes tomorrow, so stay tuned!
❤️ 5 Pairs of Timberland Boots
📅 This Friday
👢 FREE to families in need
⏰ First come, first served
Please share this post so we can make sure these boots get into the hands—and onto the feet—of families who can truly use them.
When we take care of each other, our whole community gets stronger.

08/17/2026

Rochester Black Legacy does it again!
After 121 years, James H. Easton—one of Rochester’s earliest pioneers, a Black entrepreneur and a man whose vision and contributions helped lay the foundation for the growth of our city—will finally receive the headstone and recognition his legacy deserves.
For more than a century, he rested in an unmarked grave. Now, our community has come together to make sure his name, his contributions, and his place in Rochester’s history are never forgotten.
This is about more than placing a headstone. It is about restoring history, honoring those who came before us, and making sure future generations know the shoulders upon which we stand.
To every person who donated, supported, encouraged, and believed in this effort—THANK YOU! You helped turn a 121-year oversight into a historic moment.

08/17/2026

IT WAS OUR BEST YEAR YET! 🎒👟🎉
The 6th Annual Back-to-School Block Party was a HUGE success, drawing thousands of people from across our community!
What started six years ago as a vision to make sure our young people were prepared and excited for the new school year has continued to grow into something truly special.
Seeing families come together, children smiling, and our community showing up to support our youth reminded me why we continue to do this every year.
A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, volunteers, community partners, barbers, stylists, vendors, organizations, and everyone who donated their time and resources. We could not do this without you!
Six years later, we're still growing, still serving, and still making an impact.
Year 6 was our biggest yet—and we're just getting started! ❤️

08/12/2026

Mama, I hope I made you proud. ❤️
Thirty-one years ago, you didn’t have much, but you gave me everything you had. You gave me the last of your money to help me get to Rochester, Minnesota, and you sent me on my way with something even more valuable—your prayers.
I will never forget the sacrifices you made for me. That is why I chose to dedicate my new book to you, Mama.
I thank God that my mother lived long enough to see the fruit of her labor—to see what those sacrifices, prayers, and years of love helped produce.