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

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Protecting Queens & Kings ft. Sharece Crawford & Devon LeSesne

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

Talkin' Bout Black Lives Pt 2

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  

Talkin' Bout Black Lives Pt 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 Sett and Monte, Karon’s Brother and Cousin about the good times with Karon and what they see as the future of their communities.

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, 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.

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 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.

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 friends of Stormiyah about her warm personality and how we can stop bullying in our schools and help people who may be experiencing pain.

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 Devin and N’Kyi about their friend Karon and how they felt when they heard of their friends’ passing.

Remembering Karon... Part 2

Kings and Parents get together to chat about what it means to be well and sacrificing your wellness for others.

Kids Can Be Big Episode 8 - I Am Well

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

Kids Can Be Big Episode 7 - We Read

The Kings are reunited to go back to school. The crew and Baka gather to recap the summer and discuss how they want to grow next school year. Tune in and get ready for the new season!!

Kids Can Be Big Episode 6 - I Gotta Get Ready for School

The gang reconnects to play some football in the sun, eat some good food, and talk about their summer so far. Later in the show, we chat with Chad Williamson and Sonia Lawson of the upcoming Black Boys documentary to learn more about their work to change education and tell the stories of black men across America.

Kids Can Be Big Episode 5 - My Story Changes Lives

In Part 3 of our End of Year Series, The Kings sit with with Ms. Haynes and Mr. Pollard of The Creative School to rap about why the program came to be and how it has affected them. The Kings go on to share what they loved most about the program and how they plan to influence others with what they've learned. Paying it forward.

Kids Can Be Big Episode 4 - I Create My Future

In Part 2 of our End of Year Series, The Kings and Queens gather some adults to ask them some tough questions about adulthood and we find that maybe adults and kids aren't that different after all. Follow the creative school online at TheCreative.School and on instagram at TheCreative.School. Easy right?

Kids Can Be Big Episode 3 - I Have Some Questions

In Part 1 of our End of Year Series, The Kings and Queens talk about what its like to move on to Middle School and what they will miss most about Stanton Elementary. Later in the episode, Brandon Copeland of Khepera Wellness joins the crew to chat wellness in children, why he became a yoga instructor and ask some questions of the crew. Listen up!! Follow the creative school online at TheCreative.School and on instagram at TheCreative.School. Easy right?

Kids Can Be Big Episode 2 - I Can Take Care of Myself

Kids Can Be Big is a student driven podcast created by the Kings and Queens of The Creative School at Stanton Elementary School in Washington, DC. Tune in as the Kings and Queens show that the lives of kids and adults aren't all that different.

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