Drum Major For Change! Robert D. Champion

08/09/2025

NOW is a great opportunity to shown the film HAZING to your children before sending them off to college or any educational institution. Empowering young minds and raising their awareness about the hazing culture.��Words from the film maker: “I’ll always remember the day Ms. Marie Andre, a participant in my film HAZING, shared with me that before sending her son, George Desdunes, off to Cornell University, she talked to him about everything under the sun (s*x, drugs, alcohol, etc.) but she did not talk to him about hazing. Through no fault of her own, Ms. Andre wasn’t aware of dangerous and abusive hazing practices until her son succumbed to forced binge drinking during a fraternity hazing ritual in 2011. ��As students return to school this fall, many young people are considering joining exclusive organizations, sports teams, marching bands, clubs and groups on campus. Now is the time to have important conversations with them about hazing culture, and to share with them educational resources that can empower them to make good decisions and sound choices as they seek belonging and group membership.

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The Independent Television Service (ITVS) has made HAZING available to stream for free on PBS.org and on the PBS app August 1 through August 31, 2025. I encourage you to watch the film with your children or share the streaming info with your network of friends, colleagues, and family members. ��To watch HAZING on your computer, go to https://www.pbs.org/ and search the title.��To watch the film on a TV, phone, or tablet, you'll need to download the PBS App. If you’re using a TV, that means downloading the app on Roku, Apple TV, or your smart TV interface. Once you're in the PBS App, look for the Independent Lens title (or search for HAZING).”

The Time is NOW!!!

07/15/2025

Jericho Run / Walk / Roll

🎉 Join Us for the Jericho Prayer 1K, 5K or 7K Run! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🙏
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Panola Mountain State Park (Alexander Lake & Archery Range)
📍 5015 Flat Bridge Road SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Come out and be part of something meaningful at the Jericho Prayer Run! Whether you walk, run, or ride a bike, this event is a powerful way to gather in faith, fitness, and community spirit.

🌳 Surrounded by the natural beauty of Panola Mountain State Park, we’ll journey together around Alexander Lake and the Archery Range, lifting up prayers for a safe, peaceful, and successful school year for our students, teachers, administrators, and staff.

This is a family-friendly, all fitness levels welcome event — from seasoned runners to casual walkers and fun bikers. Bring your water, your friends, and your heart full of hope.

💫 Let’s move with purpose. Let’s pray with power.

🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-back-2-school-jericho-prayer-runwalkroll-tickets-1481846255039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

06/05/2025

Join me on Thursday, June 5, 2025 @6:30pm EST for the Free screening of the documentary, “Hazing” by filmmaker Byron Hurt and an insightful panel conversation of the culture of hazing. Hope to see you there. Register Now and be informed.

TOMORROW!! June 5, 2025! 6:30 pm ET!

FREE screening of HAZING with a Q&A to follow with three amazing anti-hazing advocates who will talk about women and hazing!

Join the conversation as we wrap up this education and awareness campaign, and virtual screening series on hazing culture!

Register here to attend: https://gathr.com/events/2a30b807/hazing-screening

Registering is quick and easy!

05/18/2025

Congratulations to this year’s Be A Champion R.I.S.E. Challenge Scholarship Award recipient, Chad Douglas James Davis!

Presented by the Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation, this award honors individuals who exemplify:

➡️ The courage to stand tall,
➡️ The fearlessness to lead by example
➡️ The drive to motivate themselves and others to do their best—and then just outdo their best.

They embody the spirit of R.I.S.E. — Reaching, Inspiring, Serving, and Empowering — to Champion meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Congratulations Chad👏🏾

We like to extend our gratitude to Mr Karey Davis, Chad’s father, for the amazing production of this special moment.

05/03/2025

Let’s Talk About Hazing – Your Voice Matters!
Join us for a powerful and open conversation about hazing—its impact, its dangers, and how we can stand against it together.

Call in on May 4th at 8PM PST / 11PM EST
Dial 1-877-955-1061 to be part of the discussion.

Speak up, share your story, or just listen in. Change starts with conversation. Will you join us?

04/28/2025

We at the Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation are deeply heartbroken by the tragic death of Mr. Caleb Wilson, a beloved mechanical engineering student and band member at Southern University. His passing echoes our own painful loss and highlights the dangers behind misleading narratives.

Labeling Mr. Wilson’s death as “hazing” minimizes the violent acts that may have led to it. Like too many families before them, the Wilsons deserve the full truth—not silence or cover-ups. As the parents of Robert Darnell Champion, we understand the heartbreak of losing a child to senseless, institutionalized violence and the struggle to uncover the truth.

For over 13 years, we have worked to expose “hazing” for what it really is—planned, criminal behavior that often ends in tragedy. Mr. Wilson’s death is another tragic reminder that a life is a terrible thing to lose to condoned violence.

To the Wilson family: No words can ease your pain, but know you are not alone. We stand with you, bound by shared sorrow and a relentless pursuit of justice.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Pamela E. Champion, Co-Chairperson & Co-Founder
The Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation, Inc.

04/16/2025

Hazing laws are only as good as their enforcement. We know if you don’t audit and fact-check and make sure it’s done, it won’t get done. It’s not really a high priority until something happens. We got to do better if we want change.

Georgia colleges and universities report 65 hazing incidents since 2018, but just 35% of institutions are disclosing hazing as required by state law.

09/18/2024

Everyone can play a part in the solution, so why not you?

07/24/2024

JERICHO PRAYER RUN This coming Saturday!!!
Come join us for the JERICHO PRAYER RUN at Panola Mountain State Park! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trails around Alexander Lake & Archery Range. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise, and pray for a safe and peaceful year at our local schools. Whether you're a seasoned runner, regular walker, fun biker or just looking for a fun outing, this event is open to all levels. Let's come together and lift our prayers up high for our students, teachers, administrators and staffs at our local schools!

Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range
5015 Flat Bridge Road Southwest Stockbridge, GA 30281

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jericho-prayer-run-tickets-920252860077?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jericho-prayer-run-tickets-920252860077?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Join us for the JERICHO PRAYER RUN, where we come together to pray, run, and break down walls in our lives!

07/14/2024

JERICHO PRAYER RUN
Come join us for the JERICHO PRAYER RUN at Panola Mountain State Park! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trails around Alexander Lake & Archery Range. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise, and pray for a safe and peaceful year at our local schools. Whether you're a seasoned runner, regular walker, fun biker or just looking for a fun outing, this event is open to all levels. Let's come together and lift our prayers up high for our students, teachers, administrators and staffs at our local schools!

Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Panola Mountain State Park - Alexander Lake & Archery Range
5015 Flat Bridge Road Southwest Stockbridge, GA 30281

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jericho-prayer-run-tickets-920252860077?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jericho-prayer-run-tickets-920252860077?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Join us for the JERICHO PRAYER RUN, where we come together to pray, run, and break down walls in our lives!

06/05/2024

Come join us for our JERICHO PRAYER RUN at Panola Mountain State Park! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trails around Alexander Lake & Archery Range. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, get some exercise, and pray for a safe and peaceful upcoming year at our local schools. Whether you're a seasoned runner, walker, biker or just looking for a fun outing, this event is open to all levels. Let's come together and lift our prayers up high for our students, teachers, administrators and staffs at our local schools!

12/26/2023

Check out our latest interview with Street Soldiers Radio Show. Many thanks to Dr. Marshall for another great opportunity.
Happy Holidays!!!