• 26 minutes 55 seconds
    Our Story - Building a Safer Future: Stories and Solutions
    In this episode of the Kids Can Be Big podcast, hosts Tamia and Kemonte dive into the reality of growing up in Southeast DC. They explore the challenges and dangers that young people face in their communities, from gun violence to the loss of loved ones. Through heartfelt conversations with their peers, they discuss the impact of feeling unsafe and the ways it has shaped their lives. Join them as they seek to find solutions and create a safer future for themselves and their community. Follow The Creative School and Join the Network at TheCreative.School
    13 August 2023, 9:06 pm
  • 35 minutes 23 seconds
    Protecting Queens & Kings ft. Sharece Crawford & Devon LeSesne
    In this episode, the squad reflects on Karon Brown day where they distributed 150 bottles of Soufside D.R.I.P.—their fresh-pressed juice brand—in exchange for stories from their peers & elders about how they protect queens & kings. The crew demonstrates how Kids Can Be Big by interviewing local leaders about the stories captured and shared thoughts on innovative solutions for keeping DC’s queens & kings safe. Tune in for more at www.thecreative.school or on Instagram @thecreative.school
    21 August 2020, 3:52 pm
  • 8 minutes 15 seconds
    Talkin' Bout Black Lives Pt 2

    The Good King Kharron sits down with his Grandmother to discuss the current movement for Black Lives in response to the police killings of black men and women. Their discussion covers the long history of civil rights in the United States and how we can learn and grow from the past to  design solutions to save and protect black lives. 

    Learn more about Kids Can Be Big and how to support The Creative School online and on social media at TheCreative.School

    29 June 2020, 12:19 am
  • 9 minutes 41 seconds
    Talkin' Bout Black Lives Pt 1

    The Good King Kharron sits down with his Uncle to discuss the current movement for Black Lives in response to the police killings of black men and women. Their discussion covers interactions with police, our current political system and ways we can lead the change in our communities to save black lives. 

    Learn more about Kids Can Be Big and how to support The Creative School online and on social media at TheCreative.School

     

     

    29 June 2020, 12:00 am
  • 12 minutes 8 seconds
    Remembering Stormiyah... Part 2
    In this special series of Kids Can Be Big, we celebrate the lives of our friends and peers, Stormiyah Denson and Karon Brown. In memoriam of their cherished lives, we share stories of good times with them and the things we loved about them most. We then talk about how we can solve the issues of bullying, mental health, and gun violence to hopeful save the lives of people in our communities. In this episode, Geo and Bri share about their love for Stormiyah and how we can stop bullying in our schools and help people who may be experiencing pain.
    18 February 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 25 seconds
    Remembering Karon... Part 1
    In this special series of Kids Can Be Big, we celebrate the lives of our friends and peers, Stormiyah Denson and Karon Brown. In memoriam of their cherished lives, we share stories of good times with them and the things we loved about them most. We then talk about how we can solve the issues of bullying, mental health, and gun violence to hopeful save the lives of people in our communities. In this episode we speak with Kaylin and Dom, friends of Karon, about their shared time playing sports, their interactions in class and how we can encourage people to put down the guns.
    18 February 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 32 seconds
    Remembering Karon... Part 3
    In this special series of Kids Can Be Big, we celebrate the lives of our friends and peers, Stormiyah Denson and Karon Brown. In memoriam of their cherished lives, we share stories of good times with them and the things we loved about them most. We then talk about how we can solve the issues of bullying, mental health, and gun violence to hopeful save the lives of people in our communities. In this episode we speak with Sett and Monte, Karon’s Brother and Cousin about the good times with Karon and what they see as the future of their communities.
    18 February 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 54 seconds
    Remembering Stormiyah... Part 1
    In this special series of Kids Can Be Big, we celebrate the lives of our friends and peers, Stormiyah Denson and Karon Brown. In memoriam of their cherished lives, we share stories of good times with them and the things we loved about them most. We then talk about how we can solve the issues of bullying, mental health, and gun violence to hopeful save the lives of people in our communities. In this episode we speak with friends of Stormiyah about her warm personality and how we can stop bullying in our schools and help people who may be experiencing pain.
    18 February 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 24 seconds
    Remembering Karon... Part 2
    In this special series of Kids Can Be Big, we celebrate the lives of our friends and peers, Stormiyah Denson and Karon Brown. In memoriam of their cherished lives, we share stories of good times with them and the things we loved about them most. We then talk about how we can solve the issues of bullying, mental health, and gun violence to hopeful save the lives of people in our communities. In this episode we speak with Devin and N’Kyi about their friend Karon and how they felt when they heard of their friends’ passing.
    18 February 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 37 seconds
    Kids Can Be Big Episode 8 - I Am Well
    Kings and Parents get together to chat about what it means to be well and sacrificing your wellness for others.
    15 October 2018, 7:16 pm
  • 22 minutes 10 seconds
    Kids Can Be Big Episode 7 - We Read
    In this episode the Kings and Queens are joined by representatives from Teach For America and Alpha Phi Alpha to discuss their favorite stories and how they have impacted them into their adulthood. This episode was done in special collaboration during the Annual We Read Day at Stanton Elementary School during Congressional Black Caucus. For more information and pics from the amazing event, check us out on IG at thecreative.school
    25 September 2018, 9:50 pm
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