Frederick B. Laverpool, Sr.

Frederick B. Laverpool, Sr. 

President

Braggin’ About Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York

Frederick Laverpool is president of Braggin’ About Brooklyn, which highlights the areas African-American historical and cultural sights and enlightens tourists and the community about the many contributions African Americans have made in the development of Brooklyn in particular and America at large.  The company numbers among its clients several districts of the New York City Board of Education. .  Laverpool has been featured in periodicals and newspaper articles, as well as on television and radio.  He is a favorite on the lecture circuit regarding the history and culture of African Americans. He also is the recipient of several awards, most notably the Brooklyn History Award for 2000, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Department of Commerce Tourism Industry.  Laverpool has a degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a certificate in labor relations studies.