Kids Can Be Big

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

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

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

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  

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

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

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!!

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.

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.

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?

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?

In the very first episode of Kids Can Be Big we get to know our hosts, Queen Kiyah, King Devon and King Willie. Tune in as we talk about ourselves and why we created Kids Can Be Big Podcast.