February 10 – February 12, 2026
Grades 7 & 8
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Shaun Boothe pours his talent into a presentation designed to motivate young audiences using rap songs that chronicle the extraordinary lives of cultural icons. His engaging take on the trails blazed by cultural giants like Malala Yousafzai, Terry Fox, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., imbues students with the courage to find their own paths. By learning from the greats, students can examine their own strengths and goals, and take away actionable lessons with which to energize their lives.
Shaun’s unique presentation, interspersed with musical performances from his acclaimed Unauthorized Biography Series, infuses the greatest stories of our time with the contagious energy of hip hop delivery. Rather than sugarcoating the lives of people like Muhammad Ali, Oprah Winfrey, and Bob Marley, Shaun encourages identification with their stories by highlighting the struggles that gave their achievements meaning.