FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Blair County NAACP Concludes Investigation of Chorus Concert Controversy

June 1, 2024

Overview:

The Blair County NAACP (“the Branch” or “Branch #2252”) received a flurry of complaints from Blair County citizens following a May 7th chorus concert at the Spring Cove Middle School. Complaints detailed that the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was removed from said concert the day before it was scheduled to be performed. Subsequent controversy attracted national news and NAACP PA State Conference attention. This document details the findings of Branch #2252’s official investigation of the matter and provides recommendations for all parties involved. 

Historical and Cultural Context:

The NAACP’s website states that “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” (often referred to as “The Black National Anthem”) is a “hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), composed the music for the lyrics.” The article details how “a choir of 500 schoolchildren at the segregated Stanton School, where James Weldon Johnson was principal,  first performed the song in public in Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.”

The Association page dedicated to this hymn explains how it has become synonymous with the NAACP’s “solemn yet hopeful appeal for the liberty of Black Americans” over the course of more than a century of activism. NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson reiterates this in a digital graphic: “It spoke to the history of the journey of African-Americans and for many Africans in the diaspora [who] struggled to get to a place of hope.” 

According to an Altoona Mirror article on the issue in question, the relevance of this history is not lost on members of the Spring Cove Community. District parent and local pastor Stephen Hershberger told The Mirror’s Rachel Foor that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” can be found in more than 40 hymnals, “including most of the church hymnals in the Cove.”

Decision-Making Processes

Spring Cove School District (SCSD) Superintendent Betsy Baker and Middle School (SCMS) Principal Amy Miller removed the song the day before the concert. When asked why, Baker told reporters and the NAACP that “students were concerned about potential divisiveness and controversy.” We still can not confirm the exact verbiage used by students or parents who contacted the SCSD. We can confirm, however, that the District approved purchasing the song rights in the months prior. 

Baker later told Branch President Andrae Holsey, “When it was included in the public concert is when it became an issue.” She continued to explain that “based on the Super Bowl, [parents and students] felt they were supposed to sing the National anthem, too.” She did not explain why that option wasn’t implemented into the program. Baker presumably was referencing online controversy over the hymn being sung at Super Bowl LVIII by musician Andra Day during pre-game performances. The National Anthem was performed at that same Super Bowl by Reba McEntire. 

Still, it remains unclear why concerns were only raised the day before the concert. Baker provided mixed explanations to the Branch, stating that “we had an administrative meeting on Monday, where 4 or 5 people instantly contacted a principal.” Immediately after, she continued saying, “The Little League Field is where much of the conversation is happening.” This lack of clarity suggests that off-record discussions over the song occurred before May 6th. 

Further discussions at that meeting, according to Baker, included concerns for student safety, although the district maintains that there was never a threat of physical violence from any specific member of the community. 

Community Reactions:

Complainants who contacted the Branch repeatedly expressed how modifying the concert reflects broader issues of censorship. One parent wrote, “As a person who values education, I am enraged by this instance of censorship Shouldn’t students be provided with all kinds of histories and songs and cultures and languages and religions and be provided the chance to come to their own conclusion or opinion?” Another District parent replied to public School Board statements, asking, “How is censorship putting our children first?”

On the issue of threats, one Complainant left a message through the Branch’s official contact form: “When School Board President Troy Wright called the decision a ‘lose-lose situation,’ because parents were ‘threatening’ to pull their children from the concert over the song, he advocated to the whole school that a hymn (A hymn!) posed a ‘threat’ to a middle school concert.”

Most frequently, however, community members objected to the decision by referencing the SCSD Music Department Objective, which states, “Music does not teach your children WHAT to think; it teaches them HOW to think.” One parent wrote on this issue, “Music is meant to evoke emotions, to make us think, to help us grow… administrators decided that protecting the small-mindedness of a few is more important!” This complainant went on to cite a public comment by the administrators that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” 

Ultimately, we were unsuccessful in prompting the district to quantify the number of complaints received against performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The bulk of messages from Spring Cove community members suggest that the concerned individuals are what one parent called a “vocal minority.” One parent even wrote (on behalf of their child) that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was the song they “looked forward most to performing.”

Comparative Treatment:

The May 7th concert included the hymn “Light of Grace,” suggesting the decision was not based on religious content but rather on perceived controversy specific to “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” When asked about the general value of religious songs in a public school setting, Baker told Holsey, “The songs are picked by our Music Department moreso for the musical value.” She added, “If you look at songs from over the years, [students] do sing hymns and songs from all kinds of different backgrounds.”

The District does offer the opportunity for students to sit out from other musical performances if it conflicts with their religious or other protected views. In a Letter to the Editor of The Mirror, a nearby-resident of Huntingdon, PA wrote, “If students can be excused throughout the school day to attend religious instruction, there should have been no problem if a few students opted out of singing that song in the concert.” The result, according to him: “a ‘win-lose’ situation that silenced voices who wished to sing that song.” 

While reviewing earlier-listed comments in the context of this category, Branch Officers analyzed some of the Super Bowl-related controversy around this song. One comparison intrigued Officers in CBS’s “All about ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’,” article from February 11, 2024. In the article, James Weldon Johnson Foundation President Rufus Jones told CBS the song “was written and popularized decades before ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ became America’s national anthem in 1931.” 

Recommendations

The Blair County NAACP, after investigating the matter described above and taking account of complaints filed/input provided to the Branch, makes the following recommendations:

1. We invite SCSD Administrators to meet with Branch officers and create a plan for broadening racial sensitivity and inclusivity. We are willing and able to assist the District in planning and executing representative programs to bridge any cultural gaps between students and/or staff. 
2. We implore SCSD administrators to review existing policies to identify and rectify any that may marginalize minority students.
3. We urge the Department of Education – Office of Civil Rights to review this situation and the reporting of similar incidents to ensure the SCSD adheres to state and federal guidelines on inclusivity and anti-discrimination. 
4. We invite the Heritage Department of the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct a comprehensive review of Spring Cove School District policies to ensure the safety of students amid racial/ethnic controversy. 
5. We urge Executive Director Chad Lassiter ( Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or PHRC) to include the potential for race-related conflict in Spring Cove in his plan of action for responding to racial unrest in Central PA. 
6. We encourage anyone who feels they have experienced discrimination at the SCSD (or anywhere in Blair, Bedford, or Huntingdon counties) within the last 180 days to contact the PHRC.
   1. Community members in our area of operation may contact the Branch directly for further assistance.  Branch officers have already met with PHRC and NAACP regional representatives to reasonably streamline the complaint process.

Conclusion

The removal of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” from a Spring Cove Middle School chorus concert has illuminated significant gaps in cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in our community. While the decision was made with the intention of maintaining order and comfort for all students, it had the effect of marginalizing minorities. Official responses after the incident effectively failed to address the broader community’s concerns.  To fully rectify these oversights, we call for the implementation of inclusive policies, educational initiatives, and state agency oversight. Together, we can foster an environment where every student feels safe, fulfilled, represented, and empowered to succeed – in Spring Cove and beyond.

Private Account, OOT Checks Raise Law Enforcement Integrity Questions

After 2 years of investigating, the Blair County NAACP has found evidence suggesting misconduct in the local District Attorney’s office. Branch President Andrae Holsey announced his preliminary findings at a meeting on Wednesday.

Holsey told attendees he had been “reviewing all cases handled by this association during (Don Witherspoon’s) 30-year tenure.” “We found dozens of examples where public officials stonewalled civil rights investigations in Central Pennsylvania over the decades,” he continued. But, a 2012 memorandum by Witherspoon, challenging the way Operation Our Town (OOT) funds Drug Task Force operations, caught the attention of the current administration.

OOT, a local crime-fighting non-profit whose motto is “Taking Back Our Neighborhoods,” began fundraising to support local law enforcement and fight drug abuse in 2006. Since then, OOT executives have spent more than $4 million to achieve that mission, maintaining that operational money goes to the Blair County General Fund.

However, a September public records release showed more than $260,000 in checks over the last 4 years to a First National Bank account titled “County of Blair Office of DA.” Under Pennsylvania Law, financial distribution decisions are made by County Commissioners, not OOT executives Michael Fiore and Joe Sheetz, whose names appear on the checks.

In a voicemail recording played at Wednesday’s meeting, Blair County Controller A.C. Stickel is heard saying that the account number on deposit slips associated with the checks “does not belong to the County of Blair.” Stickel continued that “I don’t know what they’re doing but… it’s not part of the general ledger… it’s not related to our Employer Identification Number.” Calls to Blair County Treasurer Jim Carothers and County Auditing Firm Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC confirmed that the account has never been reviewed by their offices.

In response, the Blair County NAACP “demands that the District Attorney’s First National Bank Account be brought into the General Fund, and that all records since its inception be subject to public scrutiny.” The branch further indicated that it would “send appropriate, formal requests upon compliance with this demand.”

In addition to demands for transparency, the branch lays out possible criminal, civil, and ethical violations associated with money from Operation Our Town to the County. Investigative documents contain conclusions that “District Attorney Pete Weeks more likely than not violated the Pennsylvania Code of Judicial Conduct… [and] Pennsylvania’s Act 130.” The report indicates that NAACP officials plan to report these “inconsistencies to municipal, county, and state officials.”

This Press Release in PDF form and the full investigative document release are available to download below:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
For Immediate Release – MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023

On Friday, May 18, 2023, a woman named Kassie placed a to-go order for a blackened chicken panini sandwich to an employee at The Aviation Inn restaurant in Duncansville. The employee, known as Carl or “Pugs”, retrieved the order for pick-up by Kassie. Once home, Kassie looked at her meal receipt and discovered a racially-derogatory comment, which sparked intense public scrutiny. This announcement contains the details of the subsequent investigation of the incident by the Blair County NAACP Branch #2252.

In a May 24th interview, Kassie told Blair Co. NAACP President Andrae Holsey that she immediately called the restaurant’s owner, Allen Butterbaugh. In this call, Kassie told Butterbaugh how she had “been in this place many times and never had an issue”. He replied that “this was a joke amongst the kitchen,” and “this got out of hand,” before handing the phone to “Pugs.” Both Butterbaugh and Kassie confirm that “Pugs” told her “It wasn’t me, sorry”, before hanging up. 

Disturbed by the exchange, Kassie posted a picture of the receipt on Facebook at 3:47PM on the same day. The receipt read “Server: Pugs, Printed: 18-May-2023 12:46:14P, TO GO #3 nigger chik.” According to The Altoona Mirror’s Rachel Foor in her May 24, 2023 article “Slur use sparks firing, backlash: Aviation restaurant receipt goes viral over racial epithet”, the post would  be shared 247 times, with 219 reactions and 57 comments, before appearing on the subreddit r/Pennsylvania, where it received 1,600 upvotes and 332 comments.

On June 23rd, President Holsey, Executive Committee Chairman Tracy N. Brown, and First Vice President Darius Morgan met directly with Butterbaugh to discuss conclusions and possible resolutions. The following conclusions were produced after this meeting:

1. The use of racial epithets or derogatory comments is appalling. While the NAACP defends the rights of everyday Americans, including freedom of speech, we do not condone any words or actions which harm others.  The frequent use of these terms in a public space is the direct result of unacceptable levels of comfort when degrading minorities and can not be tolerated. The Blair County NAACP will maintain an active role in educating the public against prejudiced behavior.
2. Threats of violence against The Aviation Inn and the NAACP in the month after the incident are equally appalling and highly discouraged. The officers of Branch #2252 do not promote violence against restaurant owners and are readily tracking all threats to our organization as we pursue racial equity and justice in Blair County. 
3. As a small-business owner it is necessary to plan for and respond appropriately to bias/prejudice incidents in one’s business. Allen Butterbaugh, as owner of the Aviation Inn Restaurant, needed to take a more proactive role in preventing these incidents by establishing a code of ethics or conduct for The Aviation Inn. Following this incident, Mr. Butterbaugh has agreed to work with the NAACP on doing so. 
4. While this incident is unique to the current staff of the Aviation Inn, a similar incident occurred nearly 10 years ago at the same establishment with the owner’s brother, Brian Butterbaugh. Allen indicated that misconduct by Brian, who has convictions for assault, terroristic threats, DUI, and resisting arrest, was “unsurprising,” and terminated his employment nearly 9 years ago. Allen did not appear to be knowledgeable of race-related exchanges by Brian while employed as a bartender at The Aviation Inn. 
5. “Pugs” justified his use of the “N-word” repeatedly to management, patrons, and community members by citing membership in the Arandale Elks Lodge and stating “I’m a brother, and can say that word when I want.” The Arandale Elks, a historically-black fraternal organization in Altoona, has been a lifetime member of the NAACP since November of 1957. The use of minority associations, like Elks Club membership, as justification for ethnic intimidation are an egregious abuse of membership privilege. The NAACP will initiate conversation with the lodge for revocation of Carl’s membership.
6. Many of the comments submitted to the Blair County NAACP regarding this situation were found to be tainted by personal agendas or disagreements. As such, we can not consider those reports to be credible and are restricted from acting upon them. We encourage those who contact the branch with information to do so with complete transparency and as much accuracy as possible.  Members of the public are still encouraged to contact the branch at admin@blairconaacp.org if further details arise.
7. While the NAACP can not control the actions of individuals, we do our best to respond to incidents and refer those to legal authorities for review. During our investigation, we found (and restaurant owners agree) that “Pugs” likely decided to include the derogatory receipt after seeing Kassie. As such, we highly encourage the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and local law enforcement to pursue charges of Ethnic Intimidation against “Pugs”. And, while we do encourage stronger involvement by Aviation Inn owners in the goings-on of their business, we do not believe that management or owners encouraged bias/prejudice with malicious intent. Any indication otherwise following the publishing of this report will result in a similar recommendation for Allen Butterbaugh and his partners. 
8. Regardless of outcome, we remain committed to equitable dispensing of justice in Blair County and refute any threats of violence against involved parties. Taking matters into one’s own hands with violence threatens the integrity of the judicial process and therefore obstructs the progress of our legal system in protecting racial/ethnic equality. 

In conclusion, the Blair County NAACP is elated that The Aviation Inn is willing and able to make changes to its business to protect minority patrons and employees. We further applaud the bravery of Kassie in reporting this incident to the branch and encourage other members of the public to do the same, should they experience bias/prejudice. We respond to incident reports as soon as possible in a region plagued by racial division. The Aviation Inn, which boasts excellent reviews and stellar inspection reports, has taken an important step in the right direction by agreeing to work with the NAACP. Together, as a community, we can ensure that Blair County is a pleasant place to eat, work, and live for everyone, regardless of the color of their skin. 

The point of contact for this memorandum is Andrae M. Holsey, available at admin@blairconaacp.org. 

As Juneteenth approaches, Central Pennsylvania is full of opportunities to join in the festivities! Here is a list of Juneteenth and related events just a short drive from Blair County:

Johnstown JUNETEENTH MUSIC CELEBRATION
Saturday June 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown, PA
Hosted by the Johnstown NAACP, featuring the Smooth Sounds Band, Royce, and more.

For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnstown-juneteenth-music-celebration-tickets-647652715707

State College JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WEEKEND 2023
Art Exhibition: Friday June 16, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Woskob Family Gallery (146 S. Allen St., State College, PA)
Block Party: Saturday June 17, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 100 Block of S. Fraser St., State College PA

Hosted by the State College NAACP
For more information visit: https://www.statecollege.com/event/juneteenth-2023-threading-the-fabric-of-freedom-block-party/

Huntingdon County Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Portstown Park, 842 Penn St., Huntingdon, PA

Hosted by the Huntingdon County Juneteenth Celebration Committee 
For more information visit: https://raystown.org/event/huntingdon-juneteenth-celebration-at-portstown-park/127/

Blair NAACP partners with Indivisible – Blair County to “Redd Up” Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania — Altoona residents have long-expressed concerns with the appearance of high-traffic areas across the city. According to Blair County NAACP executives, “limited action from elected and appointed officials has bolstered a group of concerned citizens committed to taking action themselves.”

Blair County NAACP President Andrae Holsey thanks the efforts of one Devin Saylor, whom he credits with spearheading multi-neighborhood clean-ups. Holsey says the inaugural clean-up on May 6, 2023 “marks the first of several direct-action initiatives by some of Altoona’s most powerful volunteer organizations this year.”

In a press release, Branch #2252 declared that “We, the leadership of the Blair County NAACP and Indivisible – Blair County, intend to continue empowering everyday citizens to be the change they want to see in the neighborhoods they live and work in.” The release continues that “with teams of community activists, we will fill the gaps in our community left by distracted public servants. The impact of this action is already felt, as the City of Altoona hurriedly announced its own cleaning efforts around Prospect Pool today.”

Clean-up organizers announced that their mission is to “generate momentum through community organizations to remove litter, drug paraphernalia, and hazardous materials in the areas they serve.” According to these organizers, future efforts will be channeled through the “Redd Up” Altoona Foundation, under the leadership of Saylor.

Since the release of our save-the-date memo for 2023 (which you can read at the bottom of the page), the Blair County NAACP Branch #2252 has received information on additional diversity-focused programming in our area! Though some of the events have passed at the time of this posting, there is still plenty of time to get out and get educated on the Black & Brown Experience in America. The following is a list of events for Black History Month in Blair County:

1. On January 23, 2023, Penn State Altoona hosted a screening of the movie “Till” at 6PM in the Harry E. Slep Student Center.
2. On February 1, 2023, Penn State Altoona hosted nationally-known author Odell Bizell, who spoke on “When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Meets Malcolm X” at 6PM in the Harry E. Slep Student Center.
3. On February 11, 2023, Paige Lightner (Blair County NAACP 2nd Vice President and CEO of Pa’je’s Potions & Pa’je’s Productions) organized and hosted a Go-Go Themed Adult Prom with Pennsoulvania, Inc. to benefit the African American Heritage Festival 2023.
4. On February 12, 2023, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (One of Blair County’s historic Underground Railroad stops) screened a Black History Movie from 2PM to 5PM.
5. On February 15, 2023, the Blair County NAACP Branch #2252 is hosting its monthly meeting at 6:30 PM, at the Blair County Community Action Agency building (2301 Beale Ave, Altoona, PA, 16601).
6. On February 16, 2023, Penn State Altoona is hosting a poetry reading by Cameron Barnett, author of “The Drowning Boy’s Guide to Water” at 12:15 in the Titleman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for the Performing Arts.
7. Also on February 16, 2023, the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation is hosting the Shared Legacies Dinner and a film screening. If you did not place reservations for the Dinner, which is taking place at 5:30PM at the Agudath Achim Social Hall, there is no requirement for reservations to attend the film screening at 7PM at the Downtown Devorris Center (1431 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA). From the federation:
   “SHARED LEGACIES is a documentary that recounts the crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation during the Civil Rights movement. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.” The film is $5/person, unless you are a student, for whom it is free. Payments by check can be made to the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation (PO Box 224, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648) or via credit card by visit www.greateraltoonajewishfederation.org and clicking on the large orange DONATE button.
8. On February 19-20, 2023, Penn State Altoona is hosting its 23rd Annual African American Read-in. Reservations are closed for the Sunday dinner event, but more information on the AARI can be found here.
9. On February 23, 2023, Harriet Gaston (founder of Blair County’s African-American Heritage Project and resident NAACP Branch #2252 historian) is presenting on “The Educational History of Hollidaysburg’s Black Residents: Overcoming and Thriving” at 6:30PM at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library.
10. On February 24, 2023, ArtsAltoona is giving anyone who missed their opportunity to view “Till” at Penn State Altoona another chance to see! At 6PM at ArtsAltoona HQ, “Till” will be screened, followed by a panel discussion on themes from the movie. Among the panelists is Blair County NAACP President Andrae Holsey. For more information, individuals may contact them at info@ArtsAltoona.org .
11. On February 26, 2023, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is screening another Black History Month Movie. If you missed your chance to go on February 12th, this is a fantastic 2nd opportunity to view an informative film on the Black & Brown Experience in America.

For more information on upcoming events involving the NAACP or our community partners, feel free to view the list of Blair County NAACP-sponsored/supported events approved for release by the Officers and Executive Committee of Branch #2252. As this memorandum was approved on December 14, 2022, there will be additional events throughout the year posted on this page.

After long-time Blair County NAACP President Donald E. Witherspoon passed, community leaders and activists scrambled to find ways to maintain his legacy and create a new sense of purpose in Blair County and beyond. On June 25, 2021, Neil Rudel (Chief Editor of the Altoona Mirror), Steve Sheetz (Chairman of Sheetz, Inc.), Erica McNeal (Secretary Officer, Blair County NAACP), and Andraé Holsey (President, Blair County NAACP) met at the Altoona Mirror offices with these concerns in mind. From that meeting, The Freedom Fighter Gala was born.

An annual event recognizing and remembering Freedom Fighters from Central PA who impacted national civil rights, The Blair Co. NAACP is proud to host its second electric evening of engagement, solidarity, and recognition on Oct. 25, 2022 from 5:30-9PM. With over 300 people in attendance last year, we have expanded our seating capability, but must limit ticket sales due to venue limitations. To reserve a seat, tickets must be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-freedom-fighter-gala-tickets-435653119207. All proceeds benefit the NAACP’s Freedom Fund, enabling us to grant scholarships, engage institutions, and act upon the mission of the NAACP in our community.

This year we will be remembering the accomplishments of the late Virginia Hansard-Day, and recognizing William Lightner for his ongoing achievements. Biographies on these two legendary Freedom Fighters will be posted in the coming days.

If you missed last year’s event, honoring the legacy of Donald E. Witherspoon and recognizing the achievements of Dr. Zane Gates, then we encourage you to check out the photos below. With recognition of scholarship awardees through the Sheetz Fellows Program at Penn State University – Altoona, impactful statements by PA State Rep. Jim Gregory and past-Senator/Lt. Governor Bob Jubelirer, and powerful performances by the PennSOULvanians, the First Freedom Fighter Gala did not disappoint. We are grateful to the Sheetz, Gates, and Witherspoon families for their impact on the audience and continued dedication to the mission of this organization.

For more on last year’s gala, you can read all about it at:
https://sites.psu.edu/altoonacollegiatereview/2021/11/02/the-first-annual-naacp-freedom-fighter-gala-the-rundown/

The Blair County NAACP is happy to announce that we are returning for a second year with our Prospect Park Pumpkin Patch! This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to learn about Fall Festivities around the world, learn about NAACP initiatives in our community, and meet with neighbors and friends. We look forward to seeing you at Prospect Park in Altoona this upcoming Thursday!

Stay in the loop with the event by visiting https://fb.me/e/31EYrJURS

The Scorchin’ Boxing Gym, under the direction of Blair Co. NAACP Treasurer Jeremiah Witherspoon, hosted an NAACP-sponsored boxing match the Saturday before Easter. Tickets sold fast, with people from New Jersey to Pittsburgh coming to support the young boxers. Branch #2252 took the opportunity to table for support and take as many pictures of the bouts as possible. Those pictures can be found below.

The NAACP is committed to supporting local youth, while instilling self-confidence, self-empowerment, and self-preservation in them. These tenets are reinforced through Scorchin’ Gym’s Leaders of Tomorrow (L.O.T.) Program, which benefits from the proceeds of matches like this. We encourage you to learn more about the gym at https://www.scorchinboxing.com/ and to check out the L.O.T. program at https://leadersoftomorrow.foundation/.