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Posted On: November 1st 2026, 01:53 am
#IssaZakiyyahCelebration
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is the most important historical documentary right now. It is EXCELLENT, a beautifully shot produced, and edited curriculum on the #HarlemRenaissance —before and beyond.
THANK YOU Mr. William Greaves for your vision and commitment. You captured a moment like none I’ve seen about the Harlem Renaissance ever!
This film inspired and moved me so much, I took notes! The dresses and patterns were gorgeous (my style) and the jewelry…I wanted it all. Everybody’s recollections were so poignant! Man!
Here is a lil piece of #VSU history that was a part of the film. Artist Romare Bearden was featured in the film. His mother, Ms. Bessye Bearden, was a graduate of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute (THE Virginia State University today 🧡💙). It wasn’t mentioned in the film, but the VSU presence is always there. 🤗 It was equally great to see the #HBCU presence in Duke Ellington’s house as there was a degree from Wilberforce University on his wall.
Every figure in the documentary was so, SO important in telling #BlackStories that preserve and expand our history. I was especially moved by Mr. Leigh Whipple because he was dynamic, but also because he was compelling. Mr. Whipple was also 96-years old when the film was shot in 1972, and his mind, voice, and acting were sharper than a needle! I learned about his accomplished parents, and that he was born on October 9, 1876. What a life! I’m so happy this film allowed me to hear his contributions to Black America in his words. Go. See. This. Film.
THANK YOU, Dr. Brown for inviting us!! 💜
CONGRATULATIONS to the Greaves Family on this cinematic excellence! 🍿
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is the most important historical documentary right now. It is EXCELLENT, a beautifully shot produced, and edited curriculum on the #HarlemRenaissance —before and beyond.
THANK YOU Mr. William Greaves for your vision and commitment. You captured a moment like none I’ve seen about the Harlem Renaissance ever!
This film inspired and moved me so much, I took notes! The dresses and patterns were gorgeous (my style) and the jewelry…I wanted it all. Everybody’s recollections were so poignant! Man!
Here is a lil piece of #VSU history that was a part of the film. Artist Romare Bearden was featured in the film. His mother, Ms. Bessye Bearden, was a graduate of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute (THE Virginia State University today 🧡💙). It wasn’t mentioned in the film, but the VSU presence is always there. 🤗 It was equally great to see the #HBCU presence in Duke Ellington’s house as there was a degree from Wilberforce University on his wall.
Every figure in the documentary was so, SO important in telling #BlackStories that preserve and expand our history. I was especially moved by Mr. Leigh Whipple because he was dynamic, but also because he was compelling. Mr. Whipple was also 96-years old when the film was shot in 1972, and his mind, voice, and acting were sharper than a needle! I learned about his accomplished parents, and that he was born on October 9, 1876. What a life! I’m so happy this film allowed me to hear his contributions to Black America in his words. Go. See. This. Film.
THANK YOU, Dr. Brown for inviting us!! 💜
CONGRATULATIONS to the Greaves Family on this cinematic excellence! 🍿
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