Speech Should Never Be a Death Sentence

September 12, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Charlie Kirk speaking on campus. Image Source - ABC News

I’m angry. As a college public speaking teacher, I’m horrified.
In America—the land of the First Amendment—someone has been assassinated for their words. Not for violence. Not for crime. For speech.

Have a Blessed Memorial Day

May 26, 2025.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Flags-In video at Arlington National Cemetery

School’s Out for Summer!

May 6, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

Yes, teachers feel it too. Schools Out for Summer! Watch the video with the volume up so you can hear Alice Cooper’s iconic song.

Everyday Heroes and Leaders

April 8, 2025.Reading time 9 minutes.

A few years before the attack on 9/11, R. Michael Brown wrote and produced a 90 sec. spot that was the essence of what this Motorola Business & Government Division (now called Motorola Solutions) did for the wireless market including two-way radios, systems, and 911 systems.

College Speech Communication Class Offered in Lake Placid

September 17, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Public Speaking is a skill that many avoid because they fear it worse than death and taxes,” said R. Michael Brown, Adjunct Faculty at South Florida State College and the teacher of the Lake Placid class. “It doesn’t have to be that way. I’m sensitive to each student’s individual situation and I show you how to overcome your fear in a stress-free environment.”

Rehearse Your Public Speeches!

August 1, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

To do well in public speaking, you must rehearse 10 times to perfect your performance, confidence, engagement and to get your #message across to the audience.