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Reach - Then Teach

by Derrick Brown

"Reach - Then Teach" offers host Derrick Brown's wisdom earned through life lessons learned about mentoring, mediation, and problem solving.The show uses "standup storytelling" (commentary, teaching, spoken word (poetry), rap, and song) to deliver compelling, thematic, personal narratives about love, change, equality, power, (self-)control, and purpose.Popular segments include "Dear Hannah (Letters To My Daughter)", "Fight The Good Fight", "LEarning", and "The BIG Picture."Visit reachthenteach.com to join our mailing list and sponsor our work!

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  1. Dear Hannah: LEarning (All For One (Family Anthem)) (02m45sec)

    Dear Hannah, Families hold together. Peace and love forever. We are one. Heart to heart, we're family ... one to one. Heart to heart, we're family ... all for one. Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  2. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Ain't Goin' Nowhere) (02m48sec)

    Dear Hannah, My songs help me talk to "me" about "me". They teach, train, correct, rebuke, encourage, inspire, restore, and motivate me. I don't like being exploited, marginalized, disrespected, and overlooked. I get that a lot ... too much. I don't like to be used. I get that a lot ... too much.…

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  3. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Watch Me (Work)) (03m00sec)

    Dear Hannah, "Watch Me" is a phrase with several important meanings. It can describe surveillance & suppression ("who's that peekin' through my window"). It can describe determination ("I *will* make it"). It can describe discipleship ("may I show you me transparently"). It can describe...

  4. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Move) (03m10sec)

    Dear Hannah, Make your dreams come true through direct, strategic action. Move your character towards faith and love through humility and confidence. Move with coordination and balance. Move those you influence through thought leadership. Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care…

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  5. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Reflections (and Corrections)) (03m08sec)

    Dear Hannah, every now and then i look back i'm checking for my shadow and the direction of my reflection so i can see where i'm headed and get out of my own way feel me? these are my reflections (and corrections) Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  6. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Stand Your Ground (Family Reunion 2018 Remix)) (02m55sec)

    Dear Hannah, Sometimes things happen that upset us. We have to feel what we feel, take the time to heal, remember what is real, and keep moving forward ... As I lay me down to sleep I kiss my wife and ponder deep I wonder why, and that's OK Answers tomorrow are questions today Then I kneel and...

  7. Dear Hannah: U Can't C Me (Ode To The Invisible)

    Dear Hannah, My life is but an instrument Singing songs in many keys Wisdom earned through lessons learned From mistakes of several degrees Do not mistake activity for achievement Arriving on time means you're late To be on time arrive early Fall seven times - get up eight One time is an accident...

  8. Dear Hannah: Sing A Song (Rhyme-In-Time Demo)

    Dear Hannah, You can make a whole new song - that speaks to our present-day plight - out of song & movie titles from albums & CDs that you have "sitting in the crates". Let's give it a try ... Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  9. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Joy)

    Dear Hannah, my joy comes from understanding why i was born and what i need to do before i die and that even when things are shaky and folk are real "fakey" i know who my folk are listen ... Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  10. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Thank You)

    Dear Hannah, I love your mother (Keisha). For our 10th anniversary, I told the world. Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  11. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Hang In There (See It Through, See Through It))

    Dear Hannah, we can both reach the finish line by helping each other train and pace to run our own race but to run it right we need to both pack light to push some major freight and pull our own weight so hang in there when it doesn't go your way hang in there when you have to say "bye bye"...

  12. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Cast (Caste) (AKA The Show Must Go On))

    Dear Hannah, I was assigned a role in this life before I was born ... ... but was then cast (thrown forcefully) into a cast (the actors in a play) according to caste ("social status or position conferred by a system based on class") ... ... hear me now ... ... my "truth" is "living in a daily…

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  13. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Master Plan + Master Plan (REMIX 2))

    Dear Hannah, Stick to the Master Plan (#MasterPlan) - even when current events make it feel like the world is out of control. Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  14. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Reconciliation (Not Done Yet))

    Dear Hannah, The road to reconciliation starts with ... realization (of both the might and the plight), respect (both spiritual essence and natural function), reassurance (of commitment to the corrective plan and path - don't ask for trust ... EARN IT), and REAL relationship (dealing with each...

  15. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Better Me) (02m59sec)

    Dear Hannah, Mistakes are great teachers because they grab your undivided attention. Trees are great teachers, too. You see all their majesty and might ... and their mistakes. You see that ... even in their might (right?) ... they can still fall ... timber(!). Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk…

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  16. Dear Hannah: LEarning (I Believe (Keep Your Peace)) (03m08sec)

    Dear Hannah, Keep your peace ... ... through doubt and uncertainty ... through headache ... through heartache Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  17. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Say What) (02m48sec)

    Dear Hannah, i'm the brother from another planet I travel each day far, far away ... hear what they say ... ... then try to make sense of it ... ... lemme tell you what I have LEarned ... i ain't ya ... Love, Daddy (Author of "A Long Walk … Towards Care, Concern, Respect, and Advocacy")

  18. Dear Hannah: LEarning (What They Say (LIVE)) (04m59sec)

    Dear Hannah, You will live, love, win, lose, and LEarn while you are alive. You will uplift and dignify. You will win friends and influence people. You will also disturb the status quo. You will speak truth to power. You will tell your own story. Not everyone will read it. Not everyone will…

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  19. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Born(e) Witness) (03m00sec)

    Dear Hannah ... If you are wondering ... "What do you DO with all these songs ...?" Thanks for asking. I have a catalog of 45 of these #Autoethnographies (self-reflective "studies") that anchor a yearlong (two-semester) course I developed called #TheSeeSayShow. Sharing them lets me see which ones...

  20. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Re'sume' Say) (03m00sec)

    Dear Hannah, Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes another person doubt their own judgment, perception, or sanity. It is heinous (wicked), pernicious (harmful), prevalent, and *effective*. How do you combat something so powerful? How do you resist (refuse to…

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  21. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.20 Concluding Thoughts (About Oral Histories)) (2m08sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  22. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.19 One (More) Word of Advice) (2m28sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  23. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.18 Advice for Young People of Color) (1m41sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  24. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.17 UBP Has Been Replaced by Facebook, Black Twitter) (2m00sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  25. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.16 Thoughts on Computing, Technology Access) (3m53sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  26. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.15 UBP Wrapup Notes) (1m48sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  27. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.14 KMLB) (1m08sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  28. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.13 UCSM (A One-Man Show), SeeSayShow, HAB) (3m31sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  29. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.12 KnowledgeBase's Structure and Mission) (1m40sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  30. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.10 Evolution of Black Tech Leaders (REAL Success)) (2m54sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  31. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.09 1999 White House Briefing, KB, StandupStorytelling) (7m59sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  32. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.08 Anita Brown (Miss DC) of BGO ) (2m27sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  33. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.07 1996 CBC Meeting) (3m24sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  34. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.06 BGSI's and The UBP's Collapse) (5m30sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  35. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.05 The UBP Made Dollars AND Sense) (10m15sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  36. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.04 GT Recruitment, Retention and Graduation) (4m12sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  37. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.03 The Women of BGSA) (1m22sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  38. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.02 About KnowledgeBase) (5m22sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  39. Dear Hannah: Mission Statement Part 9 - #AnnualReport (Episode 1 - Part 3 (How Schools Make Money)) (8m15sec)

    Dear Hannah - I'm a #StandupStoryteller. I'm the "Brother From Another Planet". Strange people think I am strange. I think that what I experience is strange. And still I rise. I just completed another school year. I am trying to see where I have been ... and where I am going. Speaking of "all…

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  40. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown Performs "GRASPP (Battle Plan)" (9-20-2024 Math Department Meeting)

    Dear Hannah - GRASPP is an acronym that reminds me to check the "battle plan" of my team by examining *G*roup Morale, *R*elationships, *A*dministration, *S*piritual Tone, *P*lanning, and *P*roblem Solving. Having a battle plan does not ensure victory, but it does give you a solid approach ...…

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  41. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 2.01 The Rise and Fall of The UBP) (15m16sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  42. Dear Hannah: LEarning (DEI Blues) (03m00sec)

    Dear Hannah - I'm a #StandupStoryteller. I'm the "Brother From Another Planet". Strange people think I am strange. I think that what I experience is strange. And still I rise. Self-reflection is my "superpower". I am committed to generating hope, healing, and change ... powered by…

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  43. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Holler) (03m00sec)

    Dear Hannah - I'm a #StandupStoryteller. I'm the "Brother From Another Planet". Strange people think I am strange. I think that what I experience is strange. And still I rise. Self-reflection is my "superpower". I am committed to generating hope, healing, and change ... powered by…

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  44. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 1.14 GT BGSA InfoComm KB UBP) (14m37sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  45. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Our Family's #YourStory) (03m48sec)

    Dear Hannah - I'm a #StandupStoryteller. I'm the "Brother From Another Planet". Strange people think I am strange. I think that what I experience is strange. And still I rise. We are all born. Then we "dash" to the "finish line". During the "dash" - we live, love, LEarn, handle our business, and...

  46. Dear Hannah: Mission Statement Part 3 - Outliars (Outliers)

    Dear Hannah - My name is Derrick. My name means "leader of my people". I am the brother from another planet. "My people" do not always know that they are "my people". I teach *students*, not *subjects*. This is my mission statement. I have realized that this is a "loaded" statement. See - I have…

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  47. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 1.13 Going Online at Georgia Tech) (4m09sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  48. Dear Hannah: Derrick Brown's Oral History (#YourStory) (Episode 1.12 Graduating from Clemson as GEM Fellow) (5m05sec)

    In June 2023, The Computer History Museum (Mountain View, CA) published my oral history (https://bit.ly/CHMOH_DB_YT) for my contributions to the computing world as an Internet strategist for The Universal Black Pages (an Internet directory of African-related content), and as the founding director...

  49. Dear Hannah: Fight The Good Fight (Life & Opportunities)

    [Original Broadcast Date: 5-15-2017] Dear Hannah, Life is a series of opportunities. Here's how I approach life ... I listen, because I don't listen well. I am quiet, because I am not quiet. I observe, because I can't see. I know, because I know that I don't know. I speak like no one else is ever...

  50. Dear Hannah: LEarning (Quiet - But Not Silent) (Audio)

    [Original Broadcast Date: 5-22-2017] Dear Hannah, I know that I do not know. So, I need to LEarn and teach. I cannot LEarn while talking. I LEarn by listening. I teach by LEarning. I teach by listening and talking. I create change through power and influence. I create power through efficient…

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"Reach - Then Teach" offers host Derrick Brown's wisdom earned through life lessons learned about mentoring, mediation, and problem solving.The show uses "standup storytelling" (commentary, teaching, spoken word (poetry), rap, and song) to deliver compelling, thematic, personal narratives about love, change, equality, power, (self-)control, and purpose.Popular segments include "Dear Hannah (Letters To My Daughter)", "Fight The Good Fight", "LEarning", and "The BIG Picture."Visit reachthenteach.com to join our mailing list and sponsor our work!

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