... & a list of prelim pilots!
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Apr. 30, 2018
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#ALCHEMY: Black Intergenerational Zeal (BIZ) Stoop accepting nominations MONTHLY. We are looking for young people throughout the state of California who have an idea or early stage project that benefits community in a sustainable way. Let's all #seedthechange for the dream wishes of our youth! NEED MORE INFO: Learn about California Youth Rising Grant at https://thepollinationproject.org/cayouth
You can email me directly at thebizstoop@gmail.com if you have other questions.
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Mar. 12th, 2018
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Have a little, a lot, and/or no work experience? We'd love to talk with you!
The New Age Cotton Club: Inequity in youth work-readiness & employment must be addressed" is an opportunity for youth to share their stories and evaluating insight on the positions they have been working - and if at any point they have had to advocate for themselves or others while being an employee? We raise the question, what does support look like before, during, and after the paycheck? There are several ways to participate - xo complete the #NACC RSVP Form.
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The BIZ Stoop is seeking listening session participants, especially Black youth/young adult (13-30 years old). We are conducting 30min. phone interviews next week. All ages are welcome to complete the RSVP - but please note that PAID ($20) phone interviews will first go to youth under 30 years old. All participants will be entered in our raffle.
Read more about our purpose in this weeks #KnewRecSuccessV newsletter
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Participants we seek: youth and young adults 13 - 30 years old; Black residents or individuals who spend a significant amount of their time in Oakland.
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Jan. 1st, 2018
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"Private Artist | Public Gallery" -- Conseph of Forte Enterprise.
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From the St. ART (From the Street Art), a networking and performance event for private artist who are ready to share their work for the public gallery. From the St.ART, will showcase coveted forms of our expression. We will be featuring local caterers @DamnGoodTeas & @FreddyFranksBBQ. Curated by Forte Enterprise
This work is in response of the Record Sto conducted in the winter of 2016-2017 *(see flyer posted below).
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Participants we seek: painters; writers/artist; musicians; dancers; entrepreneurs; and Black residents or individuals who spend a significant amount of their time in Oakland.
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Nov. 15th, 2017
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"Time is constant - it don't stop." - spirit
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We've received a #SoLoveCanWin Rapid Response grants fund from Akonadi to run our very first workshop series, LuvEuphor Record Sto': Reclaiming Reputation aka Known As. This work is in continuation of the Record Sto conducted in the winter of 2016 *(see flyer posted below).
As our country and county face rising tension, it is important that we have critical analysis creativity outlets that are relevant and real. The topics and materials shared in this course will mirror the experiences of our ancestors and present living, the martyr - the mercenary - the mystic - the materialistic ... we all going on this journey to unpack the influence that records and reputations have.
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Participants we seek: book-lovers; writers/artist; Hip-Hop; survivors; and Black residents or individuals who spend a significant amount of their time in Oakland.
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted March 15, 2017
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"You gotta go for the gold."
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In the spring of 2017 we received good news that the BIZ Stoop | Damn Good Teas was selected as 1 of 2 grantees for the United Roots Media Grant. We were paired with a young film maker (shout out Tefari) to produce a short video to highlight our growing tea brand and youth mentorship. Take a few minutes to watch take a glimpse into our story.
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Nov. 19th, 2016
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"If your skin is your only weapon - then you will always be a threat." -- unknown author.
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Our recommendations were XO good - that have been granted again via Alameda County's ALL-IN initiative! The BIZ Stoop: Luv Euphor Record Sto
is a community listening session that raise the question "what does 'Have a Record' mean to you?"
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There are antiquated laws on the books; there are new laws; neo-laws; all of the above. Our sessions would focus on how much information people really have regarding laws and perceptions that impact them and the lives of their family. Also, if we know the things that caused barriers even though access was available - how can we as a community can better prepare the youth who are poise to take on investments from their community
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Participants we seek: Those who identify as having a record; being the family member of one with record(s); book-lovers; writers/artist; Hip-Hop; survivors; and Black residents or individuals who spend a significant amount of their time in Oakland. Ideal age range for participants is 16 - 65 years old, the youth and their immediate adult caretaker(s)
#KnewRecSuccess - - posted Oct. 20th, 2015
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" No one can take your essence." -- Professor Darcelle Larh.
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Great news - we are now launching. With the help of a small grant from Alameda County ALL IN Listening Session, we will be launching the Winter Economic (In)Justice Repository - a space where black resident have real conversation about the financial landscape of our homes and communities.
BIZ Stoop, Black Intergenerational Zeal Stoop is a premier social enterprise built for and by millennials. Our vision is to exponentially increase the life expectancy of Black youth beyond the age of 25 years - by way of access. We realign individuals with healthier visions of self using holistic approaches to wellness - shifting the boundaries that circumscribe our environment.
All the while, we make recommendations to the establishments that govern our financial economy: expanding their concepts of skills gap, risk-taking, and social impact
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Participants we seek: Black millennial residents of the East Bay; Black people who want to discuss current economic climate and tangible solutions.
