Welcome To A Beautiful Culture
We believe in you, your families & the culture you create.
We believe life’s stories bring the past into a brighter future.
We believe in equitable and engaging education for students that need it most.
A Beautiful Culture is a forward thinking media startup that creates a Video-Based Social Emotional Learning Curriculum rooted in cultural storytelling.
Founded by an accomplished culture marketer, an experienced educator & a 13 year old broadcast journalist, we innovate at the intersection of Multicultural Storytelling, Social Media & Social Emotional Learning.
We speak to students & families in their language.
We elevate storytelling for tomorrow’s curriculum.
We are a Multicultural SEL Tool, Making Classrooms Cool.
The Black History Month Module
The promise of a better tomorrow rests in the minds and hearts of young people as they learn about themselves and the world they live in.
Our goal is to support that promise by offering teachers a tool for better engagement and responsive insights.
With a futurist lens, our Black History Month Module offers 4 SEL Suites, with 2 that can be flexibly used for Women’s History Month as well.
Check them out below for free and contact us in the email form below if you’re interested in more information about our curriculum and our launch for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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"Meet The Moderator" Feat. Pepper Perlsey
With interviews conducted by 13 year old broadcast journalist Pepper Persley, A Beautiful Culture delivers social emotional learning via videos of multicultural influencers using keepsakes to tell their life stories.
Check out our “Meet The Moderator” episode to meet our host Pepper Persley & see an example of how our platform delivers engaging & insightful storytelling infused with the core competencies of social emotional learning to students.
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"The Olympic Fencer" Feat. Daryl Homer
Meet Daryl Homer, 3X Olympic Fencer with a positive, progressive outlook on life. Daryl’s inspirational story about his journey to the pinnacle of success in his field exemplifies what A Beautiful Culture strives to deliver for young learners.
Check out Daryl's interview with Pepper Persley to learn more about fencing, Daryl's journey to success & the keepsakes that signify his journey to holistic success as a fencer.
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"The Progressive Judge" Feat. Judge Nandi Campbell
Meet Judge Nandi Campbell, a progressive criminal court judge in New Orleans. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Nandi’s story is one of perseverance, personal reflection & overcoming in the name of justice for all.
Check out Nandi’s interview with Pepper Persley to learn more about her unique journey to the top of her field, with lessons on family values, community support & being principled.
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"The Acclaimed Film Director" Feat. Shaka King
Meet Shaka King, a critically acclaimed and award winning film director that has found success with vivid depictions of African American life. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Shaka’s story leans into his belief in family & friendship as the roots from which he rises.
Check out Shaka’s interview with Pepper Persley to learn more about his relationship with his mother as he supports her through a trying time, with lessons on loyalty, friendship & humility in the face of creative success.
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Our Founders At A Glance
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Clarence Fruster - Chief Executive Officer
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Pepper Persley - Host
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Christopher Persley - Chief Education Officer
Our Endorsements
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NY State Senator Kevin Parker Endorses A Beautiful Culture For Black History Month
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NYC Council Member Nantasha Williams Endorses A Beautiful Culture For Black History Month
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NYC Council Member Kevin C. Riley Endorses A Beautiful Culture For Black History Month