Randy Quansah, creator of Kujo's Kid Zone, shares a memory of an early experience with racism at school that sparked his journey of self-discovery and awareness of African history and identity. What began as sharing the lessons he learned with his daughter expanded into considering other kids and their families, which then became the inspiration behind his educational show for children. Randy talks about his dedication to educating children about African history, challenging Eurocentric narratives, the importance of cultural representation, and the necessary cycle of growth that comes from leaning and unlearning about ourselves and the world. His message to creatives is that you are more than enough. Randy wants listeners to understand the power of making the first moves towards implementing their big ideas, and encourages you to just start instead of waiting for perfection, knowing that the act of following your path will create opportunities for you to get to where you’re going.

00:00 Reflecting on Personal and Educational Journeys

01:09 Creating Kujo's Kid Zone

02:04 The Importance of Unlearning and Growth

06:15 The Power of Representation

07:17 Discovering Kujo's Kid Zone

09:38 Intentional Storytelling and Cultural Education

26:37 Challenges and Triumphs in Creative Pursuits

29:12 Exploring Iconic Film Studios

29:49 The Energy of Being Selected

30:43 Moments of Affirmation

32:14 Influences and Inspirations

33:30 The Impact of LeVar Burton

34:58 Gracie's Corner and Positive Change

38:54 The Journey of Authenticity

45:41 Reflections on Social Justice

51:55 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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Kujo’s Kid Zone can also be found on Black Oak TV, Telus Optik, and the Sensical App.

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