Always Learning

Sharing Stories of Black Excellence With Our Kids (ft. Karyn Parsons)

Episode Summary

Karen Parsons shares how her career has grown from playing Hillary Banks on Fresh Prince to becoming a children's author and helping to make Black history accessible to kids.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Always Learning, host Chris Stewart talks with Karyn Parsons, well known for her role as Hillary Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and now a children's author and founder of Sweet Blackberry, a media company making Black history accessible to kids. They discuss the inspiration behind her work,, and the importance of representation in children's literature. Parsons also reflects on her upbringing, parenting strategies, and how societal changes have influenced modern parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of telling diverse stories and the impact these narratives can have on young minds.