![]() ![]() “It’s important to stand up for one another and show others that you care about them,” Sweet J told the youth. During an interactive workshop, Sweet J talked to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts about how to take a stand against bullying behaviors. The program, which was designed in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence, focuses on teaching children about action, bravery and compassion. Sweet J is the 12th woman to play for the Globetrotters since Olympic gold-medalist Lynette Woodard broke the gender barrier in 1985. Prior to the game, more than 200 Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts met with Sweet J, the 12th female member of the team, for a special program, “The ABCs of Bullying Prevention.” The internationally acclaimed Harlem Globetrotters made a stop in Norfolk recently as part of their 90th anniversary tour. ![]() From left are Anasia Smith, Tamia Almond, Passion Arline, Aulani Jenkins, Camryn Reid and Lloyden Scott. The program was led by Sweet J, the 12th female member of the Harlem Globetrotters in the 90-year history of the team. the 5-foot-2 'Too Tall' and 'Sweet J,' one of the ladies joining the ranks of the team. Charles Choo Smith, Jr.the former Harlem Globetrotter who, like Carmelo Anthony, hails from Baltimore, Marylandis the embodiment of the phrase there’s no I in team. Members of Suffolk Girl Scout Troop 944 attended The ABCs of Bullying Prevention workshop on in February at the Ted Constant Center in Norfolk. The Globetrotters take on an old nemesis and celebrate a Hometown Hero on Jan. ![]()
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