Dad Jokes | Earl Washington on Street You Grew Up On

Even a poor Wifi connection can't stop the dad jokes! On this VERY special episode of Street You Grew Up On, Kerry Washington takes it all the way back to her roots and visits the stomping grounds of her very own father, Earl Washington. We learn about his life as a young, decorated track star living in the Fort Greene projects in Brooklyn, New York. Monument Walk was a tough street, but it provided a sense of community. Despite adversity, Mr. Washington was raised in a house filled with love, respect, and strict rules that would one day save his life.
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[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

Can you out-joke the dad of all dad jokes! Show us what your got! 👇🏾

[@abigailharding8394]

Hello Beautiful Show When Will You Do The Rest Of Your Scandal Family? It Would Be So Nice To See You All Together Again. Blessings!!!

[@erykahgandy]

Why do they say ‘amen’ instead of ‘a woman’ at the end of songs at church? Because they’re hymns not hers

[@shanalynch2801]

@@erykahgandy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joycemcgowan611]

Kerry please talk to Candice Patton on your show

[@jeromeallriddge4733]

@KerryWashington - let your dad know he is not the only one to achieve quick feet and running skills, learning to run away from a parent whooping in the house. Not only would you learn running skills, but dodging skills as well! 🤣✊🏿

[@everjdogblue]

I love your dad!!! Such a blessing to still have both your parents.

[@Charlierose214]

“Not in the whole borough of Brooklyn” 💀😂 we love Mr Earl Washington 🤍

[@syckindahead]

that was good

[@ericafisher110]

OMG, he's so adorable! I just smiled during the entire interview. I love how he wants to put a different spin on some of the stories and you had to remind him to tell the truth! 😂😂😂

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@mal5043]

so earl and valerie were highschool sweethearts? that's so sweet 🥺

[@stacy-annbanto]

"I was the pet" 😂🤣 I love your dad!

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

He’s all jokes!

[@cynthiafrybarger4657]

This is for you “Jet”… What do sprinters eat before a race? Nothing, they fast. 🤣🏃🏾‍♂️😎

[@onllwyn]

Papa Earl is AMAZING. His energy and wisdom are infectious.

[@EatWell23QWB]

Wow Kerri Washington, what a blessing you have in your parents. Your dad and mom are very special people.

[@shirvernegriffin7876]

Mr.Washington is so special and he Loves his Special Daughter ❤️ The look of pride made me tearful I. I miss my Dad🥲

[@lisapowell2333]

He’s so cute 🥰 God bless him & your mother. 50yrs married is spectacular 💝

[@mamphetelisekantsi7926]

I love the relationship you have with your dad, Kerry

[@mayamikosiyasiya7744]

what do you call a factory that makes ok products ? A satisfactory 😂

[@sineadworrell7351]

you know exactly how to entertain your fans Aswell as stir up snug feeling- thank you kerry!

[@TAMISHA710]

This was so nice to see. My dad lived on Navy walk, but now he lives in heaven. I enjoyed your interview with your dad.

[@cocopaulette]

So inspiring, Kerry! I loved it. You're really doing a great job with this series.

[@bluelight5706]

Love your Dad; for a period of time he held my sales license.❤️❤️❤️

[@jaredmcphoy1998]

This was such a sweet interview, it makes me want to cherish my dad more.❤

[@brandonsandoval5188]

We love the jokes your father tells.😄

[@diamondgamer2349]

You're great lovely family 😃😃😃

[@syckindahead]

This episode was better than I imagined and I know a lot of stuff was left on the 'cutting room floor'. Great chat. Thanks!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@raquelcolon5785]

Kerry, what a beautiful dad. I. Loved, loved the episode with your mom, this is equally beautiful. Being a New Yorker, and from Brooklyn, I so enjoyed listening to Mr. Washington upbringing. Made a contribution to the Bronx zoo. Thank you for bring that to light.

[@mumbimoche7947]

He's such a sweetheart 💖 and funny, what a blessing

[@elainemarks7845]

Loving these intimate interviews. Kerra (as I heard your Dad call you), you ask such great questions. I’m thrilled I found this channel. Be well beautiful! ✌️

[@intheblueocean]

I feel like it would be awesome to interview regular people, maybe even internationally. It’s such a beautiful concept ❤️

[@Selaledi]

Thought so too!!!

[@tanaeb.2671]

I love this interview! Y’all relationship is so sweet. This was great and loved learning about your dad✨❤️

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

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[@tanaeb.2671]

@@kerrywashingtonvideo Hi! Oh my gosh thank you so so much for your comment! I'm really grateful for you, your channel, and this gift. I'll message them on Instagram. Really appreciate you. Hope you have a great day! 💚💚

[@jttmoore]

I remember looking up to Jet and Frank Winston running. I grew up in 8 Monument Walk 3E, which is the same building as 24. What a great video. I still talk to Frank everyday who Jet competed against and ran with against the other side of the projects❤️🙏🏿!

[@user-wo3hu4vy9t]

😊❤I knew what you said about him but Raise you like a dad he treated you like a dead. Love you like a day you watch over you like a dad and he loves your mom being there for no better than that.

[@genevievemontoya924]

This was so lovely to witness. what a treat for you.

[@dilwarbibi2022]

That was very sweet interview with your dad but we need to see you get interviewed on the stygupon by one and only Tony Goldwyn 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ethelpresley4354]

In our dreams if she was a little older and Tony was with her, could this have been Tony' father in-law?

[@tonijohnson5606]

OMG Kerry's J'can accent! I can't be the only one picking it up. Gleeeeee

[@fortniteballs8538]

tonijohnson,u 're the only one

[@patricd63]

Hi Kerry, I came across your series purely by chance one day and love the whole idea, your show and the guests and now an avid watcher. I have just seen the show with your mother which I really enjoyed and the interview with you dad. It was interesting to hear about your mums life growing up, especially with her Jamaican back ground. Which makes it even more special for me. Your mother’s great grand father is my 2nd grand father’s brother, David Solomon Elliott.it makes me feel so proud to say I have who is th wonderful actress and person. All the best. Pat from London.

[@patricd63]

Apologies for typo, I have a cousin who is this wonderful person and actress….

[@ethelpresley4354]

Kerry you are bless to still have your dad around, my dad been gone for a while. it's very important for daughters to have a father in her life. Hey my sister I see you are father' baby girl. To,Mr and Mrs. Washington you did a wonderful job with our Kerry.😁☺😊

[@Livingwellwithrose]

Love your Dad!

[@tanyawoodson8189]

Yeah the interview I have been waiting on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stacy-annbanto]

The funniest one yet, I laughed so hard. Your dad is the best. What's the name of that river in JA Kerry?

[@juejusu7789]

Wow! That was amazing.

[@melodychipfakacha20]

I really love this show!

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Nice to meet Papa Washington!

[@tinasmith7238]

Love this!!!❤

[@mayamikosiyasiya7744]

lovely interview.

[@Lily-ed2sc]

Omg finally 🤗

[@juanrivera1512]

Wow!

[@beachlover9705]

I Love this! I want to go interview my Dad now. I want to know more about " Jet" did he get a chance to create any records in Brooklyn?

[@stillirise4401]

My daddy and your dad would have a blast eating a bowl of chitlins and rice together LOL!

[@sonia338]

Me asking by any chance is Michel early related to Mrs kerry couse they resemble a little bit and I love them

[@D-TRIL]

😎

[@washingtoncruzcantor3781]

Falta entrevistar Tony Goldwin!!!

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

What sports did my dad play?

[@brucep9393]

I am glad, as a society, that many of us are moving away from spanking and physical punishments to our children. Spankings were not very hard for children of his era; they were a normal part of life. As a wealthy woman Keri, I am sure your children will find things like sharing a bathroom or flying economy class "hard". It's all about perspectives and while I disagree with spankings personally, I understand it was rooted in survival tactics. For them, physical discipline was effective for many reasons. The first is that it is time effective, when you've worked caring for other people's children or in a factory plus taken three trains and a bus to get home you don't have the leisure to gentle parent. Spanking was quick and fast and seemingly effective. The second, society induced stress. No Black man wanted to raise his family in the projects. Many Black men of that era became very bitter because of society's limitations on their lives. Lastly, corporal punishment has been passed down since slavery. Many Black people feel that if they whipped/spanked/beat their children first, it would prevent them from receiving harsher consequences from society. Society caused these issues, and unfortunately, they were very normal to Black Americans during those times. Your Grandfather was surviving being a descendant of slavery. It was passed down from Massa, you had to beat your kids into submission because you rather be the one to beat them before any white man did. I just wish this was acknowledged in more detail.