#rockyourdrop

[djjohnsimmons]

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West African Drum & Dance group @afterschoolmatters #rockyourdrop event! #afterschoolmatters #westsidechicago (at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services)

[michelejohansen]

Thank you @stickity13 for signing the shoes and picture tonight for me ... and for all the awesome peeps that help make it happen :) #RockYourDrop #13 #NoahsArkFoundation #BullsCharities @chicagobulls #NYKvsCHI (at United Center)

[jtriggaman]

It's crazy how much music has evolved since this dropped in '92. After listening back to it, socially, not a lot has changed and things are arguably getting worse (or at least more exposed). This song touches on a key issue regarding police corruption. Only once communities can trust those "defending" it, can positive change happen. There are many internal issues within struggling communities, but to address police corruption is a necessary step towards peace. @icecube #blacklivesmatter #blackhistorymonth #trayvonmartin5yr #savetheyouth #rockyourdrop #whogotthecamera

[maddrhythms]

@maddrhythms #Bronzeville: The @hwccchicago Crew perform #JohnColtrane #Laura Choreography by @stardixon #rockyourdrop #rockyourdropontheblock #ArtsPartners #ArtsVillage @afterschoolmatters #teensmatter #RespectTheDance (at Marillac Social Center)

[donjuandinero]

#Chicago will miss you @stickity13 💧 #RockYourDrop 💧#WhoGotSoles⁉️

[eymg1]

#Repost @ericaford_ilovemylife with @repostapp. ・・・ #Repost @stickity13 with @repostapp. ・・・ #repost @lifecampinc. Thank you for supporting the movement. #rockyourdrop (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

[jlovefashions]

Enjoying the Game #LetsGoBulls #seered #derrickrose. #rockyourdrop #everybodyeats. 😎😂😍🏆 @drose (at Amway Center)

[devinicole78]

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#rockyourdrop #consciousness #positivechange ♡♡♡♡@common♡♡♡♡

[romerothapharaoh]

Gift from the Noah Fam. Thank you. #RockYourDrop #StopTheViolence

[kingramjr]

@arkutec it would be dope if we had something like this for @colfoundation I just want to support the lifestyle of celebrating life and non violence. Improving the world with peace and fun and celebration @noahsarcfdn @stickity13 #RockYourDrop

[desdancerlovesports]

Humble Heart: Joakim Noah

Humble Heart: Joakim Noah                                      Chicago is the city where I was born and raised. I grew up in the Englewood community where I witnessed a lot of crime. At the age of 12 I lost a cousin to gun violence. At the age of 15 I lost a friend to gun violence.Also at the age of 16 I lost a classmate by the name of Starkesia Reed to senseless gun violence. Seeing what was happening in our community my mother decided to relocate to another community on the southside. I left Harper High school heart broken and entered into Harlan High school where I completed my high school degree and graduated with honors. At the age of 19 I was offered a position at my Alma Mater Harlan High school where I dedicated 5 of my best years giving back to the boys and girls in the AVID program. The last 2 years my students and I experienced the lost of some of my mentees and their peers. I looked for who could make a difference in our city and what could make a difference in our city to protect our youth. In my search I found that there is one particular person urging Chicago to stand up and that person is Joakim Noah. Joakim Noah whose father Yannick Noah was a well-known Cameroonian tennis player from France,parents divorced when he was 12 years old. He relocated to New York city with his mother Cecilia Rodhe. He grew up in the hell's kitchen area "New york city is great it shaped who I am. I believe that people are a product of their environment. I am in the position I am in because of my neighborhood. There are many athletes in the city of Chicago that may contribute to other charities of their choice.  I noticed that Joakim does a lot in the communities in Chicago "My father is from West Africa he always gave back. He taught me the importance of giving back. I grew up in New York there were community centers they helped me become the player that I am today. It has everything to do with the community centers, compared to New York Chicago doesn’t have many community centers. Chicago has done so much for me I feel so blessed to play for such a prestigious team and its important that I give back to this city that is hurting." For the last three years his Noah's Arc foundation has created a peace tournament that brings together people from almost each side of Chicago to play a game of basketball that takes place on the south side of Chicago each year in September"The first tournament was at St Sabina I teamed up with Father Phfleger. Its about bringing different people from different areas to play in the name of peace. The tournament goes all year there are games all year round. Its great to see people who get looked at negatively come together to play a game of basketball. I also have people come in talk to the youth." Joakim has been doing a great job so far with encouraging our youth to come together. I noticed that a lot of the young men need resources and activities to help keep them out of the streets. I was curious so I asked Joakim was he considering creating any other foundations or mentor ship and internship programs for our youth in Chicago and New York? "My foundation is growing this is the 3rd year. Its growing at a good pace. We have as many games as possible for the kids. My organization keeps kids active. It makes me sad when I see young kids with nothing to do. I wanted to make sure there were things for the kids to do due to gangs being out of control. Basketball will reel everyone in at once. Once that's done mentor ship happens. My foundation is not there but it is growing my dream is to bring inner city kids to Africa and create a pen pal partnership and show them what Africa is like." I think that it is very important for our youth to have resources that they can rely on and also caring individuals like Joakim to look to for words of encouragement and words of wisdom "I just want the youth to stay proactive and grind hard nothing comes easily. There are a lot of distractions stay focused only you know you whats best for you. Make your own decisions. Stay focused keep your eyes on the prize." It is very rare that you will find someone who is so passionate about helping to eliminate the violence that is claiming the lives of our youth who at least want to experience what it is like to be able to enjoy life without having to fall victim to the violence.We need more advocates like Joakim that is willing to stand up and protect the youth and the streets of Chicago. Everyone deserves a chance to enjoy life and fulfill their purpose. I was so honored to have had the opportunity to interview this caring, humbled and determined soul that many see as the star center for the Chicago Bulls. I see him as a humbled person with a heart of Gold. 

[yourstrulyaishaali]

"I heard you need a go-getter..." #ROCKYOURDROP 💧

[pinkskiesandfoofoo]

He always has my vote. He's not even from here and does so much for Chicago Youth. Plus... He's fun to look at 😜❤️ #SeeRed #Repost @chicagobulls with @repostapp.
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We're honored to announce #JoakimNoah has been nominated for the seasonlong #NBACommunityAssist award! Through his dedication to Chicago Bulls Charities, the community of Chicago, @noahsarcfdn, raising awareness for anti-violence through several campaigns, including #RockYourDrop, "Chicago a Stand Up," and a Youth Guidance's B.A.M. (Becoming a Man) initiative and many more, @stickity13 has exemplified what it means to give back. VOTE for Joakim by REPOSTING this on your #Instagram or post your own photo using #JoakimNoah & #NBACommunityAssist!

[40acresandamulefilmworks]

No more violence Stand up with me and Joakim #RockYourDrop by visiting RockYourDrop.com

[jlovefashions]

Samson's Strength @stickity13 #rockyourdrop @noahsarcfdn Count down till Cavs vs Bulls @chicagobulls 🙌🙌🙌🏆🌎✈️ Excited 😁😁🏀👊😜 (at Chicago, Illinois)

[devinicole78]

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#rockyourdrop #consciousness #positivechange ♡♡♡♡@common♡♡♡♡