Inspired to Be The Change

BCS Communications

Award-winning musician SaulPaul made a stop at Joe P. Eblen Intermediate School this week to inspire students to be a force of positive change in their school and their community. SaulPaul is in Asheville as part of a multi-day visit leading up to the Be The Change Festival on Saturday. The Texas native visited with students at Eblen and Asheville Middle School. Also this week, he was part of several professional workshops exploring restorative justice, cultural understanding, and equity.

“Our 6th graders were engaged and entertained today by SaulPaul,” said Jeremy Stowe Principal at Eblen Intermediate. “SaulPaul’s positive message about motivation, persistence, and hope is an important one for kids this age to experience. We want our students to grow up to be good citizens. We want them to figure out who they are and where they fit in the community. This positive message certainly supports that goal.”

SaulPaul has overcome tremendous odds- rising above poverty and incarceration-to graduate college with honors and go on to become a motivational speaker and success coach.

On Saturday, December 14th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Be The Change Festival will take place at Asheville Middle School. The event is free and open to the public. This family-friendly festival will feature interactive hands-on learning exhibits, live musical performances, games, delicious food, DJs, and more. You may sign up for the festival via this link- http://bit.ly/2LT05nT

This week’s visit was made possible thanks to a partnership with the following community partners: Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Asheville City Schools, and the Justice Resource Advisory Council.
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