Throwback Video Pick: Fantasia, “I Believe”
Here’s a classic moment from the final episode from Season 3 of American Idol. Fantasia Barrino sings about reaching her dreams, and says that she overcame many obstacles to get were she is now:
“I believe in the impossible
If I reach deep within my heart
Overcome any obstacle
Won’t let this dream just fall apart
you see i strive to be the very best
Shine my light for all to see
Cause anything is possible
When you believe…
I can see it in the stars up in the sky
Dreamt a hundred thousand dreams before
Now I finally realize
You see I’ve waited all my life for this moment to arrive
And finally I believe…”
– Fantasia Barrino singing “I Believe”
Watch “A Raisin In the Sun”
Be sure to watch “A Raisin In the Sun!” I first read the inspiring play by Lorraine Hansberry in junior high, and it is one of my favorite books. The movie premieres tonight, Monday, Feb. 25th 7/8c on ABC. Don’t miss this powerful adaptation of the classic play, starring Sean P. Diddy Combs, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan and Young Black Star Justin Martin, who we got to interview for our Black History Special! (Graphic Above from the “A Raisin In the Sun” Website.)
Inspiration from “The Great Debaters”
I just came back from seeing “The Great Debaters” starring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker and I LOVED it. It’s become one of my favorite movies. The actors in the film were so vibrant and believable, especially Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker (what a star-studded name) but I mostly enjoyed how the movie revolved around something educationally stimulating. I think that it’s great to see young African American people in that type of role on the big screen.
It was obvious that the film took a lot of thought and care to weave together, with all of the attention to detail, and the beautiful set locations and cinematography. I was reading an interview with Jurnee Smollett on Essence.com and she said that “Oprah was in on the film for ten years.” (Shout out to Charreah who did a wonderful interview!)
The movie was very inspiring and I would definitely recommend it to anyone else who wants to see a film that is thought-provoking, moving and dramatic, and has its moments of humor as well. I wish there were more movies like this that young people could watch to show historically where we have come from and what we can achieve if we continue to dream, overcome obstacles and soar. (The pics are from the movie’s website).
P.S. Also check out Denzel’s (Whitaker that is) bio on Young Black Starz, one of the sites I contribute to. He’s the new Spotlight Star for the month.
“We do what we have to do so we can do what we want to do.” – One of the quotes I loved from The Great Debaters
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