In the fall of 1987, a year after coming to the United States, Braima began working with the Durham Arts Council's C. A. P. S., or creative arts in the public schools, program. Through his ongoing workshops with C. A. P. S., Braima has also conducted numerous workshops with various other community organizations. Some of these include the North Carolina museum of art, Greensboro Arts Council, Hayti Heritage Center, Durham Parks and Recreation, the Center for Peace Education in Carrboro, Penn Center-St Helena, South Carolina, Hofwyl Plantation - Brunswick, Georgia.

For the last decade, Braima has taught children of various ages about Africa by incorporating his own experience growing up as well as by focusing on the culture and arts of sierra leone. He uses a combination of drumming, dance, folktales, games, and hands-on activities to enliven the learning experience. As an arts educator and teacher, Braima considers himself as a positive role model for children and actively conveys the importance of tolerance and understanding to all of his students.

In addition to the above-mentioned involvement, Braima has also served as chief organizer and coordinator for the Hillside High Gullah project. This project gathered 40 high school students together for a historical journey to the sea islands of South Carolina. The trip presented a first-hand opportunity for participants to explore the similarity of customs and life between the African American Gullah population and its present day West African counterparts.