"We owe this work to the memory and spirit of all of our ancestors." - Stephanie Parker & Angelique Caro.


JERSEY CITY , NJ - For as long as she can remember media has fascinated her. One of her first memories is role-playing with her father; she would be a reporter and interview him on various topics. By the age of ten she was writing stories under a pseudonym and passing them around to classmates. In addition, she performed in dance recitals and acted in plays. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morgan State University with a B.S. Degree in Telecommunications and minor in Theatre Arts. Stephanie is currently working with writer and cultural critic, Angelique Caro on a forthcoming video essay & documentary titled, Diggin' Up Our Roots.

The piece traces the family genealogy, and history of two families, one African American and one Puerto Rican. These two sisters and friends discover the common bonds and ties that bind the cultures and history of African, Taino and Native American peoples. The struggles that these people have endured in the Americas and the Caribbean, and the traditions that have survived through their decendants are also addressed. Stephanie Parker and Tewodross Melchishua formed The Soulsuite Studios, an animation, multimedia, film/video production company.

Stephanie and Tewodross Melchishua's first collaborative work is an animated docu-narrative and artistic memorial on life of legendary soul musician Donny Hathaway. The film is titled, Everything Is Everything: A Tribute to Donny Hathaway. This piece will be a celebration of Donny Hathaway’s musical genius and influence. It also explores the connection between spirituality and art, and Black music.

For more information on Stephanie Parker, and any of the projects mentioned, please feel free to contact her directly care of The Soulsuite Studios by E-mailing her directly at sparker@soulsuite.com