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Two Black Mompreneurs Collaborate, Launch New Thrive Culture Box For Black Children
Parents and other family members can now give children ages four and up the gift of learning and celebrating Black culture. Two Los Angeles-based moms, Dr. Anndretta and Stacy Kirk, who are leaders in cultural education and technology respectively, have teamed up to create Thrive Culture Box.
This innovative subscription service delivers a monthly activity box designed to help children and families explore Black culture and uplift communities together. Subscribers can expect a new box delivered each month, accompanied by instructional videos and lessons.
Stacy Kirk, co-creator of Thrive Culture Box, described the debut series focused on Black inventors: “This one is so thrilling — it’s all about Black inventors who shaped history. Each month, kids dive into a fun and interactive online course with physical tools and games that highlight groundbreaking Black inventors, from the genius behind the modern traffic light to pioneers in medicine and technology. Did you know a Black inventor perfected the recipe for ice cream?”
Dr. Anndretta shared her vision for the project: “We are not only teaching history — we are working with families to spark innovation and confidence in the next generation. As both a parent and an educator, I wanted children to have more than just videos and digital learning. With Thrive Culture Box, kids use their hands and exercise creativity with physical materials as well.”
Dr. Anndretta brings years of experience teaching Black Studies and Performance Studies at institutions including UCLA, USC, and CSU East Bay where she currently teaches and earned tenure last year. Across these campuses, a recurring question from her students was: “Why wasn’t I taught this sooner?” In response, she began developing solutions for young Black learners and their families.
