Speaking at an event in Washington, DC for Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
With wife, Shirley, at the Greek island, Santorini
This Black History exhibit was in Glenarden, Maryland
Another Black History exhibit with a mother and her children discussing the oldest documented slave ship wreck...the Henrietta Marie off the coast of Key West, Florida.
Black History exhibit at Quantico, VA
Dr. Freeman is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Everyday Matters Magazine. This edition has Manute Bol and Mugsy Bogues on front cover.
With my good friend, Willie Jolley. Willie is on the Advisory Board of my Foundation.
With Shirley at Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.
Speaking at the United Nations at the launch of the Transatlantic Slave Trade exhibition of the documents and artifacts from The Freeman Institute Black History collection.
At the United Nations during the exhibition of documents and artifacts from my Black History collection. Over million people experienced my exhibits.
Well over a million people have visited my Transatlantic Slave Trade exhibitions at the United Nations in New York City. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of these exhibitions.
Conducting an event at the Secret Service headquarters in DC. This has been an annual invitation for a number of years.
With my wife, Shirley, on a dinner cruise of the Potomac River in the DC region.
With my wife, Shirley, in Corinth, Greece...with the Ionian Sea in the background. We lead educational tours of Greece and Israel every year -- -- www.FreemanInstituteTours.com
With my wife, Shirley, in Jaffa, Israel. We lead educational tours of Israel and Greece every year -- www.FreemanInstituteTours.com
Conducting a training event for leaders of multinational companies in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
In New York City at Times Square on my way to an event.
Salmon fishing on the Pacific Ocean coast of British Columbia (Canada).
Salmon fishing on the Pacific Ocean coast of British Columbia.
On Canadian TV discussing some of the original items from my Rosetta Stone collection.
With Randall Pinkett (The Apprentice) at an event.
Meeting people after speaking at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, DC.
At a day long training I conducted for a delegations of High Commissioners from the Nigerian National Assembly Service Commission. The Commission is responsible for hiring, training, motivating, disciplining and firing all government workers in throughout the country of Nigeria....
At an event in Gaston, NC. For three days I spoke to well over 6,000 students in that school district about "Rachel's Challenge" (bullying, et al)
An article published in Loyola Magazine about my work with the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards for 20 seasons -- www.NBAchaplain.com
Speaking in the Maldive Islands at a day long event with leaders of multinational companies in attendance.
Google paid for the development of the Rosetta Stone awards for the two top linguists in Marine Corps Intelligence. My Rosetta Stone replica was the basis for the creation of the award -- www.RosettaStoneReplicas.com
Speaking on Mar's Hill (near the Acropolis) in Athens, Greece. I lead educational tours of Greece every 18 months -- www.GreeceCrazy.com
Speaking to about 1,200 students in Gaston, NC. In three days I spoke to over 6,000 students about bullying and mutual respect.
Talking with students after speaking at a school in Gaston, NC about bullying and mutual respect. Had a blast speaking to well over 6,000 students over three days.
Speaking at an event for the National Museum of Language about the famous Rosetta Stone and it's impact on cracking the code to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
With good friend, Joni Eareckson Tada at an event in Nashville, TN.
Conducting an all-day training for the Statistical Group at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
On Canadian TV explaining some of the documents and artifacts from the Freeman Institute Black History Collection.
Back in the day when I was 18 years of age. By the time this picture was taken, I had already hitch-hiked thousands of miles around North America. And 7 years later became one of the first Chaplains in the history of the NBA (Washington Bullets/Wizards). 20 seasons...surviving 6 coaching changes.
Utilizing one of my replicas, sharing the compelling drama surrounding the Rosetta Stone...which was used to unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt -- www.RosettaStoneReplicas.com
With my siblings (L to R: Nancy, Steve, me and Beth)
Speaking at a Fort Meade Alliance luncheon event, made up of agencies and organizations in the region surrounding Fort Meade.
With a member of the Advisory Board for my Foundation, George Fraser. George is the Founder of Frasernet, an incredible annual networking event especially designed for African American entrepreneurs.
Using one of my replicas, I am sharing the fascinating history surrounding the famous Rosetta Stone...the ancient artifact used to crack the code for hieroglyphics, thereby unlocking the secrets of ancient Egypt -- www.RosettaStoneReplicas.com
One of my Black History exhibitions at an event in Prince George's County, Maryland -- www.WhiteMansJourney.com
Utilizing one of my replicas while sharing the dramatic story surrounding the Rosetta Stone...the ancient artifact that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egypt -- www.RosettaStoneReplicas.com
On Fox News Channel honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A favorite pictures of the family (L to R: David, Joel, Shirley, Shari, Jacob, Jesse)
Speaking for an Entrepreneur Club in McLean, VA
With Congressman Elijah Cummings at a Howard University event honoring Cathy Hughes.
Speaking at an event for a Department of Defense agency.
Award given after speaking at an event at Quantico, VA
With Founder of Radio/TV One, Cathy Hughes. Dear friend and member of Advisory Board for the Freeman Institute Foundation.
With good friend and NBA star, George Muresan.
In one of the corporate boxes at a NBA Wizards game.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with NBA star, Kevin Grevey.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with NBA star and GM, Mitch Kupchak.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with NBA star, Phil Chenier.
Doing an event with 1,200 students in the audience (DC school). When you call, ask me why I open up with the Shaq shoe with me to events.
Joel A. Freeman
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with NBA star, Elvin Hayes.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with Coach, Dick Motta.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with General Manager, Bob Ferry.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with NBA star, Bobby Dandridge.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards championship win (1978) with assistant coach, Bernie Bickerstaff -- www.NBAchaplain.com
Speaking at a DOD agency event.
With sons, Jesse and David at the golf course.
Cover of the bestselling book about the entrepreneurial journey: "If Nobody Loves You Create The Demand." -- www.FreemanStuff.com
In Israel with NFL champion, Bobbie Williams (Baltimore Ravens). Every Spring and Fall I lead educational tour of Israel and of Greece every 18 months -- -- www.FreemanInstituteTours.com
Speaking at a leadership training event for the US Army. When you call, ask why I use the Shaq shoe at my events.
I spoke at this International Trade and Investment event in DC.
Getting ready for a meeting at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at their headquarters in DC so that we can plan for a future training event.
Speaking at a business event at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados.
Speaking at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC.
Speaking at an International Trade conference at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, DC.
With my good friend, Forson Swanzy at an International Trade conference in Washington, DC.
With my great friend, Walter Milton, in Nashville. Walter was a school Superintendent for 12 years and we are co-authoring the K-12 Black History 365 curriculum.
In the corporate box at a Wizards game with Fox News contributor, Juan Williams.
With great friend, Norvel "Rock" Dillard...EEO Director of US Army (Pentagon)
With great friend, Eli Shukron, in Jerusalem. Eli was the Chief Archaeologist of the City of David for 20 years and was responsible for finding the Pool of Siloam and some other incredible archaeological discoveries.
Our tour bus in Dead Sea region.
With some great friends -- Tom Moyer and Kelly Wright -- in Nashville, TN.
Petting a camel in Israel.
At the home of one of my favorite guides in Israel...visiting Raz Zabar and his dear wife.
With some soldiers in Jerusalem.
At Jaffa, Israel...with Tel Aviv in the background.
With my sister, Beth, on the Mount of Olives in Israel.
With the former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations...in Israel.
Speaking to student athletes at the University of Maryland.
At a "best ball" golf tournament with son, Jesse.
Salmon fishing off the coast of British Columbia
With my friend, Chef Daniel Thomas...the chef of Presidents.
Leading another educational tour to Greece. In Corinth, speaking about the history of this important region.
With my wife, Shirley, at another educational tour... in Santorini, Greece -- www.GreeceCrazy.com
With good friend, Eli Shukron, the Chief Archaeologist of the City of David for 20 years.
With a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem while leading another education tour of Israel.
Speaking at an event for top brass at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.
On a 3-day deep sea fishing expedition in the Bahamas.
In Greece leading another educational tour in Corinth...overlooking the Ionian Sea, off in the distance.
In Athens, Greece, leading another education tour.
With great friend, Ted Squires in Washington, DC.
With African (Kenya) geologist, Clive King, on a salmon fishing trip in British Columbia.
With dear friend, Elizabeth Meaders, the woman who developed a one of the most comprehensive African American History Collections in the country -- www.BlackHistoryTreasures.com
With Congresswoman, Eleanor Holmes Norton, at an event at Howard University.
With a Hip Hop artist and his agent at an event at Howard University.
Speaking at an event for RE/MAX owner/operators in Pennsylvania. I am utilizing one of my replicas of the Rosetta Stone to share important solving problem principles for business.
Standing in the Divani Acroplis Hotel in Athens, Greece.
Standing in from of the Bema Seat in Corinth, Greece, with the acropolis rising in the background.
Speaking to our tour group on Mars Hill in Athens with the Acropolis nearby.
Documents and artifacts from the Freeman Institute Black History collection are showcased at the Transatlantic Slave Trade Exhibition at the United Nations headquarters in NY. Over one million visitors from around the world saw the exhibit.
Doing an interview at the Prime Minister's home in Barbados.
The flyer used to promote an event in Sri Lanka, designed for leaders of multi-national companies.
The banner set up for the Transatlantic Slave Trade exhibition at the United Nations where 30-40 documents and artifacts from the Freeman Institute Black History collection were showcased.
Standing next to the informational banner at the Transatlantic Slave Trade exhibition at the United Nations where 30-40 artifacts and documents from the Freeman Institute Black History collection were showcased -- www.BlackHistoryCollection.com
Standing between two of the best guides in all of Israel -- Raz Zabar (owner of one of the larger date plantations in all of Israel) and Eli Shukron (Chief Archaeologist of the City of David).
Speaking at an event in Jacksonville, FL, with over 5,000 in the audience.
A picture taken after talking with some of the leaders on a Jacksonville, FL High School basketball team. We talked for at least two hours on how to prepare for the possibility of going to the NBA...and how to prepare for life even if they don't make it to the NBA. Three of the guys in this group had already been scouted by colleges, with great potential to play at the pro level .
One of my Rosetta Stone replicas in an exhibition at an event in NJ -- www.RosettaZone.com
One of my Black History exhibitions at an event in Glenarden, Maryland. Hundreds of people came by and loved what they saw.
With the NFL Baltimore Raven's chaplain, Rod Hairston on the Sea of Galilee, Israel. On another one of my educational Israel tours.
At an exhibition of one of my Rosetta Stone replicas at an event in Washington, DC.
Here's what happened when the person taking my picture told me to lift one of my Rosetta Stone replicas (Classic Junior model) up over my head.
With the Oriole's bird mascot at Oriole's Park, Camden Yards, Baltimore.
Speaking at an event for 1,000+ Project Management professionals in Washington, DC
With good friend, Eli Shukron, the Chief Archaeologist of the City of David for 20+ years.
I served as chaplain for the Washington Bullets/Wizards for 20 seasons. Retired in 1998. I could've gotten tickets any time I wanted. But this is the first game I had attended...17 years later. A great experience. And even saw 3 people still working for the team, from the old days.
With NFL great, Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens)
EXAMPLE of an event I spoke at, featuring Ray Lewis (NFL, Baltimore Ravens), Mrs. Alakija (one of the wealthiest women in Africa), and a number of African business tycoons...West Palm Beach, FL.
Google sponsored the creation of the "Rosetta Stone Award" from my replica project for the finest linguist in Marine Corp Intelligence.
On Fox News Channel discussing the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Exhibiting one of my 1:1, full-size, 3D replicas of the famous Rosetta Stone...at an exhibition at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Hundreds of museum professionals were blown away by the look and feel of the replica. A number of museums and libraries around the world have purchased one of my replicas.
For 11 years I hosted a daily radio talk show in the Baltimore/DC region. This was back in the day before 7-second delay and digital technology. I never knew the next question or topic. Here I am, not too long ago, hosting a radio talk show in Washington, DC.
At Fox News Channel in DC to appear on a show remembering the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The crowd at the grand opening of my Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade exhibition at the United Nations. Over a half a million people came to review documents and artifacts from the Freeman Institute Black History collection.
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Speaking in the DC region at the headquarters of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Had a wonderful time!
Speaking in Pennsylvania. Having a fantastic time with a wild and crazy college crowd.
Salmon fishing on the Russian River in Alaska.
With two of my sons...David and Jesse. I am a blessed man when my adult sons take the time out of their busy schedules to hang out.
At the Secret Service headquarters with Christine Darden, a woman who was part of the story told in the hit movie, Hidden Figures. She had a brilliant career with NASA as an expert in sonic boom technology that helped projects in space. Remarkable woman.
Remember "Growing Pains" on ABC TV? Here I am with Kirk Cameron in New York City...best known for his role as Mike Seaver on that show.
With my dear wife, Shirley, in Israel.
With my dear wife, Shirley, in Rome, Italy. From the looks of it, I might have just said something inappropriate.
Hanging out with my younger sister, Beth, on the Mall in Washington, DC.
With the Oriole's bird at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore.
I am on top of Mar's Hill, in Athens, with the Acropolis in the background. On another educational tour of Greece.
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A small group of us in Ephesus, Turkey. One of the stops on our Greece educational tours -- www.GreeceCrazy.com
A merry band of adventurers on one of the Freeman Institute educational tours of Israel. See the smiles? Notice the diversity? Can you feel the camaraderie and the sense of adventure? This is a Freeman Institute Tour.
Speaking at Ramstein Airforce Base, Germany. Spoke three times...top brass down. And then backloaded the trip with 6 days visiting Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and other parts of Germany. Had a blast!
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