Fmr. NAACP President Teaches Kids How To Stop Bullying

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- It's a problem that's been around for decades and spans all ages: bullying.

Andrea Fujii explains how a high-profile community member hopes to teach city students how to stop behavior.

Don't bully. Make friends.  That's the message from former NAACP president, Dr. Marvin Cheatham, for Harlem elementary and middle schoolers.

"If they see kids getting bullied, try to discourage them from doing such," said Cheatham.

The extent of city school bullying came to light last year when an 8-year-old almost killed herself after being bullied.

"My child said she wanted to jump out the window," said Geneva Biggus, bullied student's mother.

Though city schools have anti-bullying policies, students say they see it all the time.

"I see kids messing with others, but I don't think it's right for kids to be bullied," said Kelly Edwards, eighth-grader.

"Outside of school, I see a lot where older kids will pick on the younger kids," said Daniel Little, eighth-grader.

Bullying doesn't just happen face-to-face, nowadays kids are bullied over Facebook, Twitter and text.

Cheatham challenged students to accept one another.

"Put themselves in that place of that other child. How would you feel if someone talked about your hair or how you looked?" said Cheatham.

Harlem Elementary and Middle School will spend the entire week focusing on anti-bullying with art, English and music projects.