“America never was ‘America’ to me.” 86 years ago #LangtonHughes knew this. Still it rings true. The “idea” of America surpasses her actual ability to rise to the occassion by lightyears. That “America” doesn’t exist for Black people, yet #BlackIsEternal.

Today’s piece: “Let America Be America Again” (1935) by Langston Hughes. Performed by @kriscoadams and #KelvinDouglas.

We’re celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth and everyday we’re highlighting literary pieces written by iconic Black writers. Black Is Eternal is proudly sponsored by @historygroomingco.

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C R E D I T S

Writer/Director/Producer: @vincentpowell

Producer/1stAD: @blackglass

Casting Director/Prod. Coordinator: @onimuhammad

Director of Photography: @imagine_that_filmworks

Camera Op/AC/Sound: @jomoyeni

Production Manager/Camera Op: @johnartbullock

Camera Op/BTS:@directedbytazer

Camera Op: @iamkre8tiv

Production Design: @christianallenimage

Editor: @a.m.films

Location: @vgnbaestudios @vgnbaedominique @iamanthonyhall

BTS: @jgbowie

BTS: @rarepm

Filmed in: Houston, TX