“Let America Be America Again” by Langston Hughes

“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. Are you enjoying #BlackIsEternal? Tell someone about it! 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