School Visits
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Karyn Parsons, Sweet Blackberry Founder and President
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Well known for her role of as Hilary Banks on the long-running television show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” will come to your school to share triumphant stories of individuals surmounting the odds and making invaluable contributions to our society.
These American stories are inspirational and empowering, but rarely taught in our schools due to a lack of time and resources. Sweet Blackberry’s stories illustrate for our children the concept that tremendous obstacles are actually opportunities for greatness! Children of all races and ethnicities feel a sense of shared history when they learn about the real people whose lives and work impact their everyday lives. |
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Now, with virtual offerings
School visits are tailored to each audience. Themes addressed include surmounting the odds, African American history, inventors and their inventions, as well as story-telling, creative writing, and film making. School visits include:
To learn more about School Visits, please contact Sweet Blackberry at [email protected]. |
Thank You Friends Academy!
In recognition of Sweet Blackberry's mission, two incredible videos were created by the 8th grade class of Friends Academy sharing the stories of the first African-American Artic explorer Matthew Henson and the first black hockey player in the National Hockey League Willie O'Ree. Check them out below!
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