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Feb 2024
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Black History Month: Tales of Triumph an...

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Ready to continue the journey through the culture and inspiring stories of the Black community? 🌍 In this episode of Stories for Kids, you will hear the fascinating tales of Byron Scott, a basketball star 🏀, Jessica Nabongo, a globe-trotting adventurer ✈️, and Corina Newsome, a wildlife superhero 🦸‍♀️, as they share their dreams and passions.

Join us in observing Black History Month in a way that's engaging and educational for kids! Don't forget to look up 'Growin' Up by Lingokids' to find full interviews with Byron, Jessica, and Corina for more incredible stories. 

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,200+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado.

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