STOOP 55

Tune in tomorrow at 8pm ET/5pm PT for a candid convo about the state of media and where people of color lie within it. EPS. 21 Media, Inclusion & Trust: Communication in the Digital Age Special guest Kai Deveraux Lawson @mylifeofkai & Carlita Johnson @litamichelle (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzcsPbpyIJ/?igshid=1n9x8pxc20k5h

On our next episode we’ll be examining and re-imagining the role of Black mothers in a “new normal” world. Episode 20: “Black Mother’s in The New Normal” with our host Dr. Cooper and special guests Jamilah Lemieux @jamilahlemieux and Janay M Garrett @janaymgarrett #Motherhood #MotherWork #MaternalPower #NewNormal #STOOP55 (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhC-ziJ84g/?igshid=3r4464fltln2

"When a man starts out to build the world, he starts first with himself." -Langston Hughes #BuildTheWorld #StartWithYourself #MotivationalMonday #HappyMonday #Inspiration #LangstonHughes #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BphkuTyFUAs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ezvfoafndung

Everyone is susceptible to life’s obstacles but much like wet paint this artist believes we are all a work in progress. Through her trials and tribulations she has found sanctuary and purpose through art by making it a tool for activism. “As artists we can create the world we want to see”. This is Sophia "Wet Paint" Dawson on STOOP55 Watch the full episode this Thursday on IGTV #Art #Paint #Activism #Purpose #Progress #Believe #VisualArtist #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSHbaBB-XU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x1wtknzt3bv1

“The silhouette says a lot with very little information, but that’s also what the stereotype does.” -Kara Walker #BlackArt #VisualArt #Create #Silhouettes & #Stereotypes #Art #STOOP55 (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPt0ath0xw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hzfq75k7bpsu

Young, poor and pizza; get to know the next raw but truthful up and coming comedian; Rallo Boykins. Watch, laugh and listen to his journey from the dorms of Howard University to the comedy clubs of NYC. This is Rallo Boykins on STOOP55 @RalloBoykins #Comedy #LaughOutLoud #Raw #Truthful #ART #Funny #HowardUniversity #LOL #UpNext #STOOP55 (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpALFZRBeMO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mt2ybdel19k3

"You don't have to be smart. You don't have to be beautiful. All you have to do is be yourself" -Richard Pryor #BeSmart #BeBeautiful #BeYourself #Comedy #Art #GOAT #RichardPryor #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9mUIXBAqz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t1lgilwcdvku

Karega Bailey uses his art to counteract hopelessness among the youth and lead them towards a better future. Listen in this Thursday to both Karega and Felicia Bailey as they utilize their talents to heal a community with soulful and unapologetic music. This is Karega & Felicia Bailey on STOOP 55 Check out the full episode this Thursday on IGTV @karegabailey x @fefemonique x @soldevelopment #SpokenWord #RhythmAndBlues #DisruptHopelessness #Heal #Soulful #Unapologetic #Community #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BouPWcIhobu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19xuhcfhsdk1c

"As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think" -Toni Morrison #Trust #Power #Dream #Think #ToniMorrison #GOAT #MotivationalMonday #STOOP55 (at Somewhere In Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BorvDt2B-x2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f87mokqbpd0b

Joya Bravo shares her mental, physical and spiritual journey as an emerging musician in New York City. Explaining the steps it took her to become the artist she aspired to be and the process of cultivating the art. Through her story, rich vocals and craft of playing the violin, Joya projects the importance of positive healthy living to others. Check out the full episode this Thursday on IGTV @joyabravo #JoyaBravo #Violinist #Musician #Vocalist #Artist #HealthyLiving #Art #STOOP55 (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BocMqygBtZn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kkox3q825p6w

"Anybody can play. The note is only 20 percent. The attitude of the motherfucker who plays it is 80 percent." -Miles Davis #MilesDavis #GOAT #Musician #Jazz #Soul #Craft #MotivationalMonday #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZkmMWBDVK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19nag906fc7jr

"No love is greater than that of a father for his son" -Dan Brown #Father #Son #Love #RaisingChildren #TBT #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPl6EPBv1J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rfe6jmhwoykt

"Capture Greatness" 📸@kolinmendez #Capture #Greatness #Photography #JustShoot #CameraWork #Shooters #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKbWyBBOiE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19u45d5hqjcdi

"In a moment of pure frustration today, I came to the conclusion that there is no angry way to say 'bubbles'...." 📸 @williams.reecet #BeHappy #Bubbles #Positivity #Optimism #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9SN9LBwUj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=97au3ic3hpzk

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight" #JustSmile #BeHappy #SetThingsStraight #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Somewhere In Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4DnIRBfM2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fm4jp7tertde

"Documenting Greatness" #BlockParty #BeGreat #SummerDays #Document #Photography #Greatness #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Somewhere In Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrbnJwBToN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kze8kdsxegwm

"Crack is still Wack" #DontDoDrugs #OnOurBlock #RespectTheSTOOP #HerkimerStreetBlockParty2018 #STOOP55 (at Somewhere In Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrKBBpFmtU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=br1ufxo75onm