I think of all the characters on Roots, Kizzy had it the worst but through her struggles, she was the strongest. (the first in the family line to be born in America, naive in her youth to think her white slave owner was kind she still learns their ways, she's then sold and seperated from her parents and the man she loves, she's repeatedly raped by her new slave owner, she goes back to visit her parents but her dad had died a year earlier and her mom sold, she raises a son who one day becomes free himself but she dies before she herself can see it or shortly after realize it after emancipation. But through it all, she carries her father's stories to her son and his children. She is a vital bridge in the story of this family and the very definition of a strong African American women. I just loved her character and her will to survive. Bravo
I was 12 when this movie came out. What a cast. Such icons. Everyone needs to watch this at least once in their lifetime. It ran for 8 nights on tv. What these poor people went through.
What these poor people went through. Be circumspect with your words. While you mean well, they can be construed the wrong way. Because whether you believe it or not, these "poor people" ARE STILL GOING THRU IT TODAY. However, black people are not defined by their circumstances. They are defined by their faith, family and culture. THAT is who these "poor people" are today...a culturally rich, God-fearing, people. Not what you see on television.
@@chuc5o I trust you believe slavery was fictional too?? the profound consequences of slavery continue to be lived today by us, bloodline of slaves. I had the profound privilege of meeting Lesli Uggams (Kizzy) who was a central figure in my library at home. I pushed my kids to embrace that which was denied to us during slavery. Not trusting LA Unified reading was a 6 day a week process in my house. Reading was denied to the Kizzy's of our past, we will master it for them today was always my cry. My staunch approach produced us an Engineer, LVN, and our third kid a Lawyer who did undergrad at Dartmouth. The whole exercise was to appease the spirits of the many Kizzy's who came before us. Who lost their limbs and lives for attempting a word or two. I knelt on the grounds of Dartmouth and kissed her soil in honor of our many befallen angels. No "Fiction" my friend but serious reality.
@Papa Lazarou , I do not think the Holy has anything to do with the genocide of the Native American, the holy Quran has nothing to do with Crusaders, Catholic vs protestant wars, Vietnam wars, WW 1 and WW 2 , Iraq and Aphganistan genocide. etc..
@@kamjoe380 Surah Al Qalam is not the name of the surah that you are talking about. The surah in which God commanded the prophet Muhammad to read, is surah Al Alaq(the thing which clings or hangs).
She think that Anne is her friend which we all know is a big fat lie I mean when they see each other when they are old women Anne pretends that she don't know Kizzy or never met her.
Pass on the wisdom of parents at your own risk! before embarking on the college trip I would recite to my kids to be extremely careful in school; so as not to be accused of improprieties. We can't afford to be sent home for cheating I would repeat. Again Kizzy would be recited by me, I got your back said Mary Ann and when uncle discovered Kizz reading, she was on her own. Dartmouth has an Honor system where students' self regulate when testing (no proffs present). Asian students (won't mention which) routinely violated the Honor system. Remember Mary Ann I would always recite because if we deviate , we will get no protection,,.
Exactly! This still true to this day! Example: The Kardashians They don't like black women however they just tolerate them to steal from them or exploit them! When a persons survival and privileges come from you being the underdog or beneath them it's very hard to be honest and good to you! AMEN!
Poor young Kizzy.She looks so lovely and careless and thinks that Miss Anne loves her like a true friend..There were her last good moments before the worst..I want to cry each time she is separated from her parents..Leslie Uggams was fine and a very convincing actress.
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
As a result of her knowing how to read and write she was sold, separated from her parents, and molested upon arrival to her new owner and forced to have his child. about 20 years later She was finally able to go visit her parents but they died days before she arrived.
It’s so sad she really didn’t have 1 taste of freedom …. Her dad at least spent his youth in Africa … his son bought his families freedom but kizzy Nothing ……. Kizzy reminds you how lucky you are to have the freedom of reading about anything you want (Almost everyone)…. We spend too much time on negative subjects like watching the news instead of bettering ourselves to better everyone else ❤ e.g meditating > watching news in the morning …. Planning the next day or week the night before > just winging it in the morning etc little things to be more productive…. We’re only as Free as our mindset
She wasn't molested friend, SHE WAS RAPED!!! which sadly was very common. Many of my Dominican and Puerto Rican brother and sisters shun the darker side of themselves. From time to time I spring truth upon them, That they were products of RAPE! Not one European in history made an honest woman of our sisters on those islands. Brazil on the other hand had One sister who married Portuguese fellow and the brother had the balls / audacity; to parade her before the posse in Europe. Upon his death he made her a very rich woman in Brazil. Next time you see Alex Rodriguez and other brother and sisters from our islands Cuba included; look close enough and you can see that Afrikan woman in their mist.
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
Because parents give their kids tablets iPad etc creativity isn't being taught but technology is we are going to have people who don't know how to connect with each other anymore
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
Then I wonder why she took the role?? I guess those Wheat Thins ads she did in the 70's didn't pay much. I also heard she hated the role too. Add to that in real life Leslie Uggams and Sandy were friends. After the Roots project she'd call Leslie and bitterly complain on how the public treated her. Missy Ann was some chick, saying Kizzy missed an opportunity. Oh, right-- she'd turn down the chance to marry Larry Hilton-Jacobs's character to empty your slop jars???...
@@darlenebattle2713 😂 She took the role because all the popular celebrities were getting asked to play them. Lorne Green had similar problems. Alex wanted to tell his story so he needed the actors to pull it off.
@@SARISS80Here's a fun fact. On January 15th 1954 CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) debuted as a Canadian Television Network. Lorne Green worked as a Weatherman before going into Acting as A Lawyer in Peyton Place before playing Joe Cartwright Sr., On Bonanza. David Canary played a Cowboy named Candy and Leslie Uggams played Noah & Belinda's Estranged Mother.
This scene is very, very interesting because, even today, there are thousands of young black children who still believe that it is not "black" to be a good student, to study hard, do homework, and get good grades at school. I know this because I was a teacher who witnessed many black children telling classmates, who tried to be good students, that they were trying to be white by getting good grades. They would tease fellow black students who spoke proper English by telling them that they are trying to talk like white people! That kind of thinking dates back to the days of slavery in America and we must ask how such ideas could possibly exist today (2019). To those who say that slavery is over in America and black people should get over it and move on, I say, slavery is alive and well in this country but has been transformed into the present system of incarceration, as outlined by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. The slave master's attitude towards the black race exists today and is very cleverly hidden and disseminated in American society.
Incarceration is done to people that break the law. It isn't unique to blacks. There are imprisoned people of all races and ethnicities in this country.
@@PunkSlapper123 Jails werent even MADE until slaves were free'd...Should i name the new laws they made to lock us up soon as they free'd slaves. Lmao use your head & research .
@@cashinn7490 Right, because we all know black people don't break the law. They are all innocent and victims of racism. And if you believe that, you are delusional.
@@PunkSlapper123 so that was the case EVEN when we were just free'd? Lmao once again we have a fool who thinks that due to what he see's today u think its valid to judge the past based on the future? Lmfao What you see today is black ppl LOST in a Nation that KIDNAPPED them. Trying to please their masters STILL. You are a sad fool dude. So you think every black person no matter the age deserved to be in prisons or jails just because they were homless? Even tho they had just been free'd from slavery with nothing to help them get on tbeir feet? Did u know loitering wasnt a law until slaves were free? Lmao Same as Curfews...So its fair to put ppl in jail for something they werent even aware of was a crime? In a country they still had barely knew? C'mon just use your head...Its not hard .
@@PunkSlapper123 also i can tell your IGNORANT. Because instead of responding to my POINT. u put words in my mouth by saying "we all know black ppl dont break the law" lmao like really? Is that REALLY WDF I SAID . Smh...We cant have a convo without u being ignorant?
"Have you been teaching her that African stuff?" Whites were so afraid of the African warrior spirit in both men and women, that the whites folks beat it out of them. “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey.“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey. No wonder so many black Americans disassociate with Africa and her people.
I don’t think most African Americans are descended from warriors. They’re mainly descended from Africans who were captured by rival tribes and ethnicities, then sold to Europeans/Americans. Some could’ve been warriors who were captured in battle, but only some. I think it was just general cultural intolerance.
She was afraid of what would b done to Kizzy if white folk heard her talking “that African stuff”. Just like she was afraid what they’d do if they found out she could read or write.
yes these people made the south and were forced here and made a life! i think that is a part of history that should be never be forgotten! they rose up from bondage to freedom! im white but i love black history!
If Kizzy had listened to her mama and NEVER used her reading and writing (to forge the traveling pass for Noah), she wouldn't have been sold away in that Noah situation. It's sad but, even today, Black people tend to downplay our intelligence in exchange for safety.
@@WhitePride88 she probably would've been caught whether the forgery was good or not. Noah's plan wasn't solid enough to be successful. She shouldn't have been reading and writing for the world to see just like her mama told her.
Then, after the freeing of the African Americans, the nation turned its attention to the genocide of Native Americans under the clever and pithy slogan "Manifest Destiny".
That's trumpism for you Dems are educated people that why we aren't in t rump cult we also love it when people are educated too we aren't going back cuz We Fight We Win
From 50-1:05 is just 🤦🏾♂️ even though she was a slave, she made an excuse for Missy Ann because she was nice to her. The conditioning...the conditioning (Kandi voice) And we still have black people like Kizzy walking around oblivious until something tragic happen.
I remember watching this for the first time in 1977. I was 7 years old living in Chicago. It aired on a Sunday night and we rioted the next day at school. This movie affected ELEMENTARY school aged children.
@@pisces2569 I think it already becomes clear in the scene where Missy Anne presents Kizzy with her dress, which she does not give away out of friendship, but because there is a spot on it and she therefore considers it trash. Kizzy is no more than a plaything for her.
Knowledge is power. Who wants an intelligent slave? Keep them dumb, docile and obedient and they'll learn to love you and worship you as a god, give them knowledge and they'll fear that they will rival you or worse... become you. "For god did not intend for man to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. For both the man and the woman hath ate from the Tree of knowledge, which is of good and evil and if they shouldest remain within the garden and eateth from the Tree of Life, life everlasting shall man have AND the knowledge of good and evil, for they shall become like unto us, gods, knowing of good & evil and having life everlasting. Thus the Lord thy god ushered both the man and the woman from the midst of garden, so they mayest not eat from the Tree of Life, becoming like unto himself..." -Genesis
What made me giggle about the casting Chicken George & him Mamma Kizzy, Ben Vereen and Leslie Uggams are barely a few years different in ages, in real life 🤣🤣🤣
Deuteronomy 28:49 The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand.
That's called a self fulfilling prophecy or an obvious prophecy. Wars will always be waged, captives will always be taken as both slaves and prisoners and lives will always be lost. Been happening for the last 10k yrs. If we fought against Korea, would you understand them? Do you speak Korean? 90% of the bible is filled with self fulfilling prophecies/obvious prophecies or a "fools prophecy". "Tomorrow the sun will rise!", does that make me prophetic?
Also, you can literally do a genealogy -DNA test. Actual Jews/Hebrews (not these Azenazi Jews, which are the ONLY ones Adolf went after) have a very specific and rare genetic marker. ROUGHLY ONLY 14% of American Blacks hold that genetic marker and roughly 20% Azenazi Jews hold that genetic marker. So...neither ethnic group/race are Hebrews/Jews. Latinos actually have between 22%-38% genetic marker for them, which is weird and isn't fully understood. So sorry, blacks aren't the "chosen" people of your hateful god. To him via his buybul blacks bare the "mark of Cain", and thus will be despised amongst the world, enslaved by his brethren and shall be made lower than the ox that tills the fields.... Which also inherited the curse of Ham first son of Noah. Honestly, the bible makes it seem as if your god hates Africans or dark skinned people. But then again, the bible was written by racist, sexist bigots...so yeah. But it's your life and right to believe in whatever mumbo jumbo you want, even if it's been disproven several upon thousands of times.
Revelation 13:10 “He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” Isaiah 14:21 “Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.”
Princessfrmalmighty Try the book. It goes deeper into the real story. But warning it's heart breaking .. But I wanted to know the truth and I don't regret reading it
She is also the first actress to play a clack captain on Star Trek, and in Star Trek: The Next Generation she played the mother of Geordi LaForge (who plays the young Kunta Kinte in Roots).
Yes, I understand what you are implying, but you have to understand the situation and magnitude of what Kizzy did. First and for most they were slaves that experienced abuse at the hands of their masters. Therefore, learned behavior was at play. Secondly, the consequences for a slave that knew how to read were far worse then a slap. Hence, Kizzy's Mother's reaction. In her mind extreme times calls for extreme measures.
@@damionburgin8575 if he made this remark it is because he did not understand the seriousness of the situation and it is because he is unable to recognize the feeling of fear, I find this very worrying
And she played her so well - thats why we loathed and despised her character - a sign that the actor/actress has nailed their role its a pity that some actors/actresses get backlash from playing these roles as these stories should be told.
@H. Lightsphere people definitely need to stop bashing someone that is acting man the world I live in full of sensitive egomaniac self loathing beings that can't see the fiction and non fiction of what they are showing us it's a story for a reason but feels real yes
Unreal that once upon time certain human beings were forbidden to learn how to read and write. Imagine watching this video and not being able to read any comments below.
Belle was right missy Anne did betray Kizzy,I mean she didn't Admit that she taught Kizzy to read and write, then she just smirked as Kizzy being taken away.
Leslie Uggams was 34 when she played Kizzy in the original Roots. She was born in 1943 and is now 77. This kind of casting isnt unusual. In fact Ben Vereen who played her son Chicken George is actually only 3 years younger irl.
The question is are blacks do reperation. We have contributed so much to this country.yet still denied.base access.yet the government is willing to flip the bill for immgrant.
That's an interesting question. The question is, if they are, who should pay for it? I'm what you'd consider white, or of Caucasian decent, and my family didn't arrive here till 1910, trying to avoid the first world war in Europe. They couldn't speak English, arrived broke, had no education, and worked hard labor as coal miners. There's a lot of ppl in this country who have no ancestral history to the Atlantic slave trade. Not mention, the period of American history that makes up the slavery era, is so crazy, there were actually some wealthy land owners of African decent, that were freed, obtained wealth and education up north, returned to the South, and bought plantation property, where they owned and sold multiple generations of African slaves. How do you deal with that in terms of reparations? Seems to me like it's too late. What purpose would it really serve in present day? I could see it doing more harm than good. Wether or not you think we've achieved any progress as a nation, in terms of race relations in the USA, the fact is, we don't have African slaves anymore, and legalized segregation is over. That being said, who would get these reparations? Who gets to decide? Who determines what and how much is a fair award? And obviously, who pays or gives up something to give it out? It couldn't come from tax payers. Every citizen who works pays taxes, so how would you determine who contributes. It couldn't come from your race. There are percentages of African descent, Americans who's families arrived post slavery, just like some Caucasians. Even if you could somehow answer all the questions, and you said there was a way to determine what ppl had ancestors living in America during slavery, and you could determine a system of reparation, paid by the those ppl to the ppl with ancestors who were enslaved, wouldn't that only work to set back the problem with race in the country? Obviously not everyone deemed eligible to receive reparations will be satisfied with the payment, and not everyone who has to pay it, will be fine with doing so. Not to mention the feelings of those deemed not eligible to receive them. It would most definitely spark hostility btwn ppl, and create animosity. You just be perpetuating a problem. It's a pretty complex, and debatable question, of which nobody has a valid answer. Personally, i see that piece of American history, as not only important, but also appalling and barbaric. It can't be forgotten & should stand as a warning of what can happen when humans engage in group or herd mentality. Those who were enslaved definitely didn't deserve a life in line with the one they led, and like a prisoner who has been wrongfully convinced incarcerated, that has subsequently been cleared and released, some form of compensation is in order. Unfortunately, its not as straight forward as thar example, so idk.
Sure would have been nice if they hadn't directed Leslie Uggams (Kizzy) to talk as if she is a 5-year-old or a simpleton with her eyes open wide and her head bobbing forward with every word.
I think that was the point of her character being treated and acting childlike; her own parents telling her and warning her to not break any the master’s rules, plus Missy Anne even treated her like a 5-year old during one of their conservations.
Cant tell me God had mercy on the slave owners and people who participated in these acts! They all knew what they were doing! They tourtured our people and ruined countless lives and families!
I think that tKuntia lost his spirit. He married a women who never was free. Notice how Anne talks its always about what master wants? Difference between being born a slave and being born free.
I don't get it. Blacks back then were just dying to learn to read or write and gave their life for it. Now you can't get black kids to read or write in school. I volunteered at one to help out and holy shit, it was a nightmare. Throwing the books and spitting at the desk. I was surprised.
punisherthunder That's just bad upbringing or the "environment". I know a lot of black kids that love to read. Unlike myself my daughter would read a 300 page book in a couple of days as a grade school kid.
punisherthunder maybe blacks would prefer to have their own language.....but that thought would never occur to narcissistic, sly, malevolent snow beasts who like to impose themselves and their perspectives on blacks, fatally. you would be surprised because you ignore this fact to satisfy your weak and fragile ego, and are desperate to feel superior. vainglorious, deluded, psychopathic, vile, deadly, covert white komodo dragon on 2 legs.
Too bad Missy Ann was lying she didn't even speak up and help kizzy from being sold by her father even though it was her who signed the traveling pass note.
Missy Ann should have spoken up .... but I am not certain it would have stopped Massa Waller from selling her. In the book, Belle told Massa Waller it had been Missy Ann who taught her to write, didn't stop him.
I know a lot of us have seen roots.but have you seen roots the next generation.not to be confused with roots.it is all so done by alex Haley. It is Exsolent. & Queen. By Alex Haley.
Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists).; He has created man from a clot.; Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.; Who has taught (the writing) by the pen.; He has taught man that which he knew not. [Qur'an 96.1-5]
I don't mind the South succeeding from the Union but I don't care for ANY type of slavery either. Indeed, Grant said the Blacks were some of his best soldiers and I can easily see why. Problem is today were ALL pitted against each other and The system will surely try to enslave us all- stay Free you all!
I think of all the characters on Roots, Kizzy had it the worst but through her struggles, she was the strongest. (the first in the family line to be born in America, naive in her youth to think her white slave owner was kind she still learns their ways, she's then sold and seperated from her parents and the man she loves, she's repeatedly raped by her new slave owner, she goes back to visit her parents but her dad had died a year earlier and her mom sold, she raises a son who one day becomes free himself but she dies before she herself can see it or shortly after realize it after emancipation. But through it all, she carries her father's stories to her son and his children. She is a vital bridge in the story of this family and the very definition of a strong African American women. I just loved her character and her will to survive. Bravo
Kizzy's the strongest character indeed. The only one who never tasted freedom in her lifetime. But she was never a slave in her heart
You put this so beautifully 💪🏾💯❤️
Pretty messed up.
Her soul was taken from her. Seems like 4 chapters subplots ended or transitioned with her misery.
When Matilda told chicken George Kizzy passed away a piece of me died I know eventually she would die but was unprepared to hear it
I was 12 when this movie came out. What a cast. Such icons. Everyone needs to watch this at least once in their lifetime. It ran for 8 nights on tv. What these poor people went through.
Amen Sayyyyy that!!!!!
Fiction
What these poor people went through. Be circumspect with your words. While you mean well, they can be construed the wrong way. Because whether you believe it or not, these "poor people" ARE STILL GOING THRU IT TODAY. However, black people are not defined by their circumstances. They are defined by their faith, family and culture. THAT is who these "poor people" are today...a culturally rich, God-fearing, people. Not what you see on television.
@@chuc5o I trust you believe slavery was fictional too?? the profound consequences of slavery continue to be lived today by us, bloodline of slaves.
I had the profound privilege of meeting Lesli Uggams (Kizzy) who was a central figure in my library at home.
I pushed my kids to embrace that which was denied to us during slavery. Not trusting LA Unified reading was a 6 day a week process in my house.
Reading was denied to the Kizzy's of our past, we will master it for them today was always my cry. My staunch approach produced us an Engineer, LVN, and our third kid a Lawyer who did undergrad at Dartmouth.
The whole exercise was to appease the spirits of the many Kizzy's who came before us. Who lost their limbs and lives for attempting a word or two. I knelt on the grounds of Dartmouth and kissed her soil in honor of our many befallen angels.
No "Fiction" my friend but serious reality.
@@chuc5oroots is the story of Alex Haley and what happened to blacks was not fiction it happened in America
And people still wonder why I love to read and write so much... 👊🏽
the first word in the holy Quran is ( read ) as a command and one big chapter ( sorah ) is named ( Al qalam ) and it means the pen
@Papa Lazarou , I do not think the Holy has anything to do with the genocide of the Native American, the holy Quran has nothing to do with Crusaders, Catholic vs protestant wars, Vietnam wars, WW 1 and WW 2 , Iraq and Aphganistan genocide. etc..
@@kamjoe380 Surah Al Qalam is not the name of the surah that you are talking about. The surah in which God commanded the prophet Muhammad to read, is surah Al Alaq(the thing which clings or hangs).
FACTSSSSS....And made my kids to read and write
No one alive today was a slave this comment makes no sense
I was born 1970 and would beg my mother to allow me to stay up and watch both parts on Sundays.
My favorite line. She's my best friend! CAN'T BE!!
She think that Anne is her friend which we all know is a big fat lie I mean when they see each other when they are old women Anne pretends that she don't know Kizzy or never met her.
Kunta is right
Pass on the wisdom of parents at your own risk!
before embarking on the college trip I would recite to my kids to be extremely careful in school; so as not to be accused of improprieties. We can't afford to be sent home for cheating I would repeat.
Again Kizzy would be recited by me,
I got your back said Mary Ann and when uncle discovered Kizz reading, she was on her own. Dartmouth has an Honor system where students' self regulate when testing (no proffs present). Asian students (won't mention which) routinely violated the Honor system.
Remember Mary Ann I would always recite because if we deviate , we will get no protection,,.
Exactly!
This still true to this day!
Example: The Kardashians
They
don't like black women however they just tolerate them to steal from them or exploit them!
When a persons survival and privileges come from you being the underdog or beneath them it's very hard to be honest and good to you!
AMEN!
@@JamesMena-ym9vf
Exactly!
AMEN!
Poor young Kizzy.She looks so lovely and careless and thinks that Miss Anne loves her like a true friend..There were her last good moments before the worst..I want to cry each time she is separated from her parents..Leslie Uggams was fine and a very convincing actress.
Frenchie séverine Missy Ann was such a bastard.😠
#diesandyducandie
Thanks for giving away the ending👊
@@rokutv9422 you haven't seen the complete series by now?, lol
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
As a result of her knowing how to read and write she was sold, separated from her parents, and molested upon arrival to her new owner and forced to have his child. about 20 years later She was finally able to go visit her parents but they died days before she arrived.
It’s so sad she really didn’t have 1 taste of freedom …. Her dad at least spent his youth in Africa … his son bought his families freedom but kizzy Nothing ……. Kizzy reminds you how lucky you are to have the freedom of reading about anything you want (Almost everyone)…. We spend too much time on negative subjects like watching the news instead of bettering ourselves to better everyone else ❤ e.g meditating > watching news in the morning …. Planning the next day or week the night before > just winging it in the morning etc little things to be more productive…. We’re only as Free as our mindset
She wasn't molested friend, SHE WAS RAPED!!! which sadly was very common.
Many of my Dominican and Puerto Rican brother and sisters shun the darker side of themselves. From time to time I spring truth upon them,
That they were products of RAPE! Not one European in history made an honest woman of our sisters on those islands. Brazil on the other hand had One sister who married Portuguese fellow and the brother had the balls / audacity; to parade her before the posse in Europe.
Upon his death he made her a very rich woman in Brazil.
Next time you see Alex Rodriguez and other brother and sisters from our islands Cuba included; look close enough and you can see that Afrikan woman in their mist.
Wow, this is so sad!
@@curlsbyalexa Half freedoms is worst than no freedom The system of white supremacy must be dismantled.
Welcome to America and the systemic rascism that still exists today
She thought the friendship was true.
So sad. Missy only saw a slave. Sad now people don't even cherish learning anymore.
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
Because parents give their kids tablets iPad etc creativity isn't being taught but technology is we are going to have people who don't know how to connect with each other anymore
When a person tells you how they really feel believe them the first time!
AMEN!
@@diamondjack-cooper5322ANEN Diamond!
I love these actors. The very best 💕🙏🏴
The tools of discrimination, prejudice, ethnocentrism, and hate are used by a person to ensure his or her existence-to continue to climb up the economic ladder of life. In today’s society, like anytime in history, it’s boils down to what one needs to do to ensure one’s survival. As a PEOPLE , I sincerely believe that with self love, self preservation, most especially in maintaining the SAFETY of communities and UNITY, our survival will continue to be ENSURED, despite the facts that forms of inequalities that will continue to exist, almost every where , centuries and decades later! The most important thing is not to be anyone equal, but to continue to have a clear understanding that our survival depends on each other, as a group of people at home and abroad!
Missy Ann was such a vile bastard. I love the bit where Kizzy spits in her mug of water.😁
Can spell missy with a L
education is the key to success black man and woman love yourself and love each other as yourself love the almighty father in heaven
Kenneth Best And his son YAHAWASHI HAMASHIACH in the Paleo Hebrew
@@shesonajourneytochange8451 thanks I'm in to the knowledge I want to speak the language this year
@@shesonajourneytochange8451 If he came in the name of his father and said what he said...why speak of another?
Fun fact: Sandy Duncan hated that role.
Then I wonder why she took the role?? I guess those Wheat Thins ads she did in the 70's didn't pay much. I also heard she hated the role too. Add to that in real life Leslie Uggams and Sandy were friends. After the Roots project she'd call Leslie and bitterly complain on how the public treated her. Missy Ann was some chick, saying Kizzy missed an opportunity. Oh, right-- she'd turn down the chance to marry Larry Hilton-Jacobs's character to empty your slop jars???...
@@darlenebattle2713 😂 She took the role because all the popular celebrities were getting asked to play them. Lorne Green had similar problems. Alex wanted to tell his story so he needed the actors to pull it off.
@@SARISS80 I hear you and thanks, I appreciate your response. The movie taught me a lot. Have a great day.
@@darlenebattle2713 You too. Thanks
@@SARISS80Here's a fun fact. On January 15th 1954 CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) debuted as a Canadian Television Network. Lorne Green worked as a Weatherman before going into Acting as A Lawyer in Peyton Place before playing Joe Cartwright Sr., On Bonanza. David Canary played a Cowboy named Candy and Leslie Uggams played Noah & Belinda's Estranged Mother.
This is my favorite part out of the roots series.
Watched this as a child in Australia. Great tv series and great music!
This scene is very, very interesting because, even today, there are thousands of young black children who still believe that it is not "black" to be a good student, to study hard, do homework, and get good grades at school. I know this because I was a teacher who witnessed many black children telling classmates, who tried to be good students, that they were trying to be white by getting good grades. They would tease fellow black students who spoke proper English by telling them that they are trying to talk like white people! That kind of thinking dates back to the days of slavery in America and we must ask how such ideas could possibly exist today (2019). To those who say that slavery is over in America and black people should get over it and move on, I say, slavery is alive and well in this country but has been transformed into the present system of incarceration, as outlined by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. The slave master's attitude towards the black race exists today and is very cleverly hidden and disseminated in American society.
Incarceration is done to people that break the law. It isn't unique to blacks. There are imprisoned people of all races and ethnicities in this country.
@@PunkSlapper123 Jails werent even MADE until slaves were free'd...Should i name the new laws they made to lock us up soon as they free'd slaves. Lmao use your head & research .
@@cashinn7490 Right, because we all know black people don't break the law. They are all innocent and victims of racism. And if you believe that, you are delusional.
@@PunkSlapper123 so that was the case EVEN when we were just free'd? Lmao once again we have a fool who thinks that due to what he see's today u think its valid to judge the past based on the future? Lmfao What you see today is black ppl LOST in a Nation that KIDNAPPED them. Trying to please their masters STILL. You are a sad fool dude. So you think every black person no matter the age deserved to be in prisons or jails just because they were homless? Even tho they had just been free'd from slavery with nothing to help them get on tbeir feet? Did u know loitering wasnt a law until slaves were free? Lmao Same as Curfews...So its fair to put ppl in jail for something they werent even aware of was a crime? In a country they still had barely knew? C'mon just use your head...Its not hard .
@@PunkSlapper123 also i can tell your IGNORANT. Because instead of responding to my POINT. u put words in my mouth by saying "we all know black ppl dont break the law" lmao like really? Is that REALLY WDF I SAID . Smh...We cant have a convo without u being ignorant?
Africa aint the talk, its the place!
Bumboclaat now thats a message...
ROOTS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS EVER SHOWN ON TV
"Have you been teaching her that African stuff?" Whites were so afraid of the African warrior spirit in both men and women, that the whites folks beat it out of them. “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey.“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey.
No wonder so many black Americans disassociate with Africa and her people.
This is why people like Malcolm X rose to prominence. The older I get, the more I align with his teachings.
I don’t think most African Americans are descended from warriors. They’re mainly descended from Africans who were captured by rival tribes and ethnicities, then sold to Europeans/Americans. Some could’ve been warriors who were captured in battle, but only some. I think it was just general cultural intolerance.
She was afraid of what would b done to Kizzy if white folk heard her talking “that African stuff”. Just like she was afraid what they’d do if they found out she could read or write.
Belle smacked her. Never had the opportunity to smack her again because Kizzy was gone!
I'll protect ya Kizzy. I'll always protect ya. Hmm, we know how that ended.
Missy Anne wasn't protecting Kizzy she was pretending that she was protecting her and she got her sold
AMEN!
yes these people made the south and were forced here and made a life! i think that is a part of history that should be never be forgotten! they rose up from bondage to freedom! im white but i love black history!
I'm black and I could never forget this....
+nuknuknuk111 I'm white and i love black history too and Kunta kinte,his wife and Kizzy.It is a bright series ,sad but beautiful. A fight for freedom!
Frenchie séverine thats beautiful....amazing display of a human being
+Frenchie séverine you don't know the struggle
+FLASHY Dj No comment..You are stupid. Stop trolling!
It’s just heart breaking to see Kunta roken and the fire extinguished from his eyes.
If Kizzy had listened to her mama and NEVER used her reading and writing (to forge the traveling pass for Noah), she wouldn't have been sold away in that Noah situation. It's sad but, even today, Black people tend to downplay our intelligence in exchange for safety.
She got caught because it was an extremely poor forgery.
@@WhitePride88 she probably would've been caught whether the forgery was good or not. Noah's plan wasn't solid enough to be successful. She shouldn't have been reading and writing for the world to see just like her mama told her.
@@latishatomblin8944
I agree 100%.
@@WhitePride88Noah confessed after being nearly whipped to death was what got her caught was it not?
She also wouldn't have been educated or tried to fix problem of systemic rascism to this day
Poor people were beaten out of their own language and culture. Disgusting.
that's your democrats for ya
Then, after the freeing of the African Americans, the nation turned its attention to the genocide of Native Americans under the clever and pithy slogan "Manifest Destiny".
@@kevsta67yet it’s republicans who are banning from the language and culture from being taught
That's trumpism for you Dems are educated people that why we aren't in t rump cult we also love it when people are educated too we aren't going back cuz We Fight We Win
@@kevsta67no that trump and Maga for YOU
We are SURVIVORS.#PROUDOFMYPEOPLE
isaac powell Yes we are all the dumb unnecessary buckshit they went through
@@lisajackson2329 ain't too much changed
Isaac nope ain't too much has changed
isaac powell THEY WERE THE SUFFERERS AND SURVIVORS. No disrespect not you
@@weeannie495 We are them - they are us - we are One.
From 50-1:05 is just 🤦🏾♂️ even though she was a slave, she made an excuse for Missy Ann because she was nice to her. The conditioning...the conditioning (Kandi voice) And we still have black people like Kizzy walking around oblivious until something tragic happen.
Exactly!
AMEN!
She was not a slave! She was enslaved! Big difference!
@@Marilyn-tk3jlexplain oh master of semantics!
Saw this when I was a kid and still to this day, I think the actors in this series did some of the best acting I have ever seen
This was kind of hard to watch.
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I remember watching this for the first time in 1977. I was 7 years old living in Chicago. It aired on a Sunday night and we rioted the next day at school. This movie affected ELEMENTARY school aged children.
Get used to it nigga my people did this to yours boy!
+Maximus
Your people were dirty peasant serfs under some lord.
I had no problem watching this entire series. In fact I don't mind watching it again and again. Just saying.
When I was a young kid I thought this was interesting now being 27 rewatching this , this is disturbing
This is the "Belle" I use too lol.. She ain't no joke in this version.
ReviewCam yes. The 2016 version.
Yes...this belle was for real
The 2016 Roots SUCKED!!! No more "reboots!!" Leave the original classics ALONE!!!
I can spot a Missy Anne a mile away. Today they are called Karen.
Nah Missy Ann pretended to be Kizzy’s friend. Karens are honest about their hatred
@@pisces2569 I think it already becomes clear in the scene where Missy Anne presents Kizzy with her dress, which she does not give away out of friendship, but because there is a spot on it and she therefore considers it trash. Kizzy is no more than a plaything for her.
White Canadian here.... what you said is the definition of racism itself.
Becky
I don't get it.They let us talk English but they don't let us read English. 😑🤔
Ty Handsom ok
Ty Handsom because to read is to learn and when you learn...you question...they could never have a slave question
Racism is backwards within itself
Ty Handsom ok
Knowledge is power. Who wants an intelligent slave?
Keep them dumb, docile and obedient and they'll learn to love you and worship you as a god, give them knowledge and they'll fear that they will rival you or worse... become you.
"For god did not intend for man to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. For both the man and the woman hath ate from the Tree of knowledge, which is of good and evil and if they shouldest remain within the garden and eateth from the Tree of Life, life everlasting shall man have AND the knowledge of good and evil, for they shall become like unto us, gods, knowing of good & evil and having life everlasting. Thus the Lord thy god ushered both the man and the woman from the midst of garden, so they mayest not eat from the Tree of Life, becoming like unto himself..." -Genesis
What made me giggle about the casting
Chicken George & him Mamma Kizzy,
Ben Vereen and Leslie Uggams are barely a few years different in ages, in real life 🤣🤣🤣
They needed actors who could play the characters for much of their lives. You can ignore that with good acting
I've tried to go to school plenty of time and they bullied me out of college.... 😮KARMA!!!!! I NEED TO SIT AND WATCH THIS AGAIN
Deuteronomy 28:49
The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand.
interesting
That's called a self fulfilling prophecy or an obvious prophecy.
Wars will always be waged, captives will always be taken as both slaves and prisoners and lives will always be lost. Been happening for the last 10k yrs. If we fought against Korea, would you understand them? Do you speak Korean?
90% of the bible is filled with self fulfilling prophecies/obvious prophecies or a "fools prophecy".
"Tomorrow the sun will rise!", does that make me prophetic?
Also, you can literally do a genealogy -DNA test. Actual Jews/Hebrews (not these Azenazi Jews, which are the ONLY ones Adolf went after) have a very specific and rare genetic marker.
ROUGHLY ONLY 14% of American Blacks hold that genetic marker and roughly 20% Azenazi Jews hold that genetic marker.
So...neither ethnic group/race are Hebrews/Jews. Latinos actually have between 22%-38% genetic marker for them, which is weird and isn't fully understood.
So sorry, blacks aren't the "chosen" people of your hateful god. To him via his buybul blacks bare the "mark of Cain", and thus will be despised amongst the world, enslaved by his brethren and shall be made lower than the ox that tills the fields....
Which also inherited the curse of Ham first son of Noah.
Honestly, the bible makes it seem as if your god hates Africans or dark skinned people. But then again, the bible was written by racist, sexist bigots...so yeah.
But it's your life and right to believe in whatever mumbo jumbo you want, even if it's been disproven several upon thousands of times.
AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN
@@YugiohMaster1987 lmao you feel better?
That scene when Kizzy say me and Missy Ann ant gonna be friends no more remind me of that cartoon The Fox and the hound
Missy Ann, the OG Karen 😂
Somebody needs to show this to Kanye West's
Yes, and show it to Stacy Dash
Kanye was using Trump...
They should also show this to Megan Markle.
Show it to the democrats. They supported slavery not the republicans.
This is the real génocide never be.
What kizzy moms said about people changing is 100% spot on… I had a lot of white friends growing up/as a kid but as I got older shit changed lol
How I deal with them till this day. I was smart enough in my 20s to know I’m not part of the clique
Yes!!!! So true!! It’s all TAUGHT!!
Lawdy. "Don't you NEVER do nuttin' like dat!" Best line in the whole series.
I watched Roots a million times in the 90s as a kid.
and did you learn the true reason slavery came to the US? That if it wasnt for the African Kings none of this would have happened.
This is why we get caught in our words.
Revelation 13:10 “He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.”
Isaiah 14:21 “Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.”
i want to watch this whole movie
Princessfrmalmighty Try the book. It goes deeper into the real story. But warning it's heart breaking .. But I wanted to know the truth and I don't regret reading it
I remember My Mom reading this book to me and my siblings...then watching the series.
RIP beautiful and talented Madge Sinclair. Her voice, face, and presence endure.😢
She is also the first actress to play a clack captain on Star Trek, and in Star Trek: The Next Generation she played the mother of Geordi LaForge (who plays the young Kunta Kinte in Roots).
Something very similar happened in 12 Years a Slave. The Massa's wife suspected Solomon could read.
Slaps her in the face and says she’s got all the love in the world from her a minute after
Very common in black families.
Yes, I understand what you are implying, but you have to understand the situation and magnitude of what Kizzy did. First and for most they were slaves that experienced abuse at the hands of their masters. Therefore, learned behavior was at play. Secondly, the consequences for a slave that knew how to read were far worse then a slap. Hence, Kizzy's Mother's reaction. In her mind extreme times calls for extreme measures.
@@damionburgin8575 Don't sweat it, Damion. Rodney is probably one of these softies who thinks Will Smith's slap "could have killed" Chris Rock. 🙄🙄🙄
@@damionburgin8575 if he made this remark it is because he did not understand the seriousness of the situation and it is because he is unable to recognize the feeling of fear, I find this very worrying
Tough love.
Sandy Duncan once said that she regretted playing Missy Ann Reynolds.
And she played her so well - thats why we loathed and despised her character - a sign that the actor/actress has nailed their role its a pity that some actors/actresses get backlash from playing these roles as these stories should be told.
@H. Lightsphere people definitely need to stop bashing someone that is acting man the world I live in full of sensitive egomaniac self loathing beings that can't see the fiction and non fiction of what they are showing us it's a story for a reason but feels real yes
Don't worry, folks. Years later, Kizzy spat in Missy Anne's water. Served her right.
Unreal that once upon time certain human beings were forbidden to learn how to read and write. Imagine watching this video and not being able to read any comments below.
Belle was right missy Anne did betray Kizzy,I mean she didn't Admit that she taught Kizzy to read and write, then she just smirked as Kizzy being taken away.
As Bell said about friendships, "Things can change. Especially with White folks."
@@JAWrightonline Especially back then.
“We ain’t neva relax!...” - Fiddler
Sad to realize the harshness of their lives. They lived and died in great injustice, they can only be compensated on the Day of resurrection.
Actress playing Kizzy is not 16 more like 30!
I always noticed that.
Leslie Uggams was 34 when she played Kizzy in the original Roots. She was born in 1943 and is now 77. This kind of casting isnt unusual. In fact Ben Vereen who played her son Chicken George is actually only 3 years younger irl.
At this scene yes. But you have to watch whole mini serues
@@markgowans bruuuuh😂😂😂
Sounded like K said Mansa Musa who was one of the richest men alive in ancient times.
The question is are blacks do reperation. We have contributed so much to this country.yet still denied.base access.yet the government is willing to flip the bill for immgrant.
That's an interesting question. The question is, if they are, who should pay for it? I'm what you'd consider white, or of Caucasian decent, and my family didn't arrive here till 1910, trying to avoid the first world war in Europe. They couldn't speak English, arrived broke, had no education, and worked hard labor as coal miners. There's a lot of ppl in this country who have no ancestral history to the Atlantic slave trade. Not mention, the period of American history that makes up the slavery era, is so crazy, there were actually some wealthy land owners of African decent, that were freed, obtained wealth and education up north, returned to the South, and bought plantation property, where they owned and sold multiple generations of African slaves. How do you deal with that in terms of reparations? Seems to me like it's too late. What purpose would it really serve in present day? I could see it doing more harm than good. Wether or not you think we've achieved any progress as a nation, in terms of race relations in the USA, the fact is, we don't have African slaves anymore, and legalized segregation is over. That being said, who would get these reparations? Who gets to decide? Who determines what and how much is a fair award? And obviously, who pays or gives up something to give it out? It couldn't come from tax payers. Every citizen who works pays taxes, so how would you determine who contributes. It couldn't come from your race. There are percentages of African descent, Americans who's families arrived post slavery, just like some Caucasians. Even if you could somehow answer all the questions, and you said there was a way to determine what ppl had ancestors living in America during slavery, and you could determine a system of reparation, paid by the those ppl to the ppl with ancestors who were enslaved, wouldn't that only work to set back the problem with race in the country? Obviously not everyone deemed eligible to receive reparations will be satisfied with the payment, and not everyone who has to pay it, will be fine with doing so. Not to mention the feelings of those deemed not eligible to receive them. It would most definitely spark hostility btwn ppl, and create animosity. You just be perpetuating a problem. It's a pretty complex, and debatable question, of which nobody has a valid answer. Personally, i see that piece of American history, as not only important, but also appalling and barbaric. It can't be forgotten & should stand as a warning of what can happen when humans engage in group or herd mentality. Those who were enslaved definitely didn't deserve a life in line with the one they led, and like a prisoner who has been wrongfully convinced incarcerated, that has subsequently been cleared and released, some form of compensation is in order. Unfortunately, its not as straight forward as thar example, so idk.
You're not owed anything. Stop pretending to be a victim
due
Roots is the shit
literacy learned
knowledge and power is earned
books are never burned
That scene was nuts . We did some things to our selves I know that
"when they ask you what a woman is, we'll protect ya." -Ain'T-Bellum
R.I.P. John Amos
🙏
Sure would have been nice if they hadn't directed Leslie Uggams (Kizzy) to talk as if she is a 5-year-old or a simpleton with her eyes open wide and her head bobbing forward with every word.
I think that was the point of her character being treated and acting childlike; her own parents telling her and warning her to not break any the master’s rules, plus Missy Anne even treated her like a 5-year old during one of their conservations.
This cabin is way too nice for what a slave cabin looked like.
I was thinking the same thing
Clothes, hair, and skin, as well. Those are some nice wigs
Imagine being angry at your child for learning how to read.
im not black but for some reasons i love to hear the old black accents
Cant tell me God had mercy on the slave owners and people who participated in these acts! They all knew what they were doing! They tourtured our people and ruined countless lives and families!
Damn now I see how we lost our African culture because we weren’t ALLOWED to remember any of it. Damn shame.
Scott, was it three shows?
I think that tKuntia lost his spirit. He married a women who never was free. Notice how Anne talks its always about what master wants? Difference between being born a slave and being born free.
Poor Kizzy~
Rip John Amos.
He was a wonderful actor.
John Amos is a legend 👍
This was the reality for hundreds of years and then they enacted Affirmative action which mainly helped White women and Asians. Education is power.
Damn this dark skin went through hell rough times to be black
Kizzy thinks missy Anne is her friend yeah right she'll see that when they see each other in 50 years.
I don't get it. Blacks back then were just dying to learn to read or write and gave their life for it. Now you can't get black kids to read or write in school. I volunteered at one to help out and holy shit, it was a nightmare. Throwing the books and spitting at the desk. I was surprised.
punisherthunder That's just bad upbringing or the "environment". I know a lot of black kids that love to read. Unlike myself my daughter would read a 300 page book in a couple of days as a grade school kid.
punisherthunder maybe blacks would prefer to have their own language.....but that thought would never occur to narcissistic, sly, malevolent snow beasts who like to impose themselves and their perspectives on blacks, fatally. you would be surprised because you ignore this fact to satisfy your weak and fragile ego, and are desperate to feel superior. vainglorious, deluded, psychopathic, vile, deadly, covert white komodo dragon on 2 legs.
You have a point.
“Don’t do nuthin that’s gon cause no trouble”… Wow. 🤦🏾♂️
Unfortunately this mentality persists today.
This is the reason why you have to make sure your children get an education . Take yo ass to school everyday .
Sandy Duncan acted the hell out of her role. A little too much as she was hated by millions for years!
Too bad Missy Ann was lying she didn't even speak up and help kizzy from being sold by her father even though it was her who signed the traveling pass note.
Missy Ann should have spoken up .... but I am not certain it would have stopped Massa Waller from selling her. In the book, Belle told Massa Waller it had been Missy Ann who taught her to write, didn't stop him.
All white people stick together
RIP. John Amos
And to this day white males call houses of learning “Marxist re-education centers” just to scare people
away from books.
📚
Ms. Sinclair ruled this scene.
Beautiful acting
I know a lot of us have seen roots.but have you seen roots the next generation.not to be confused with roots.it is all so done by alex Haley. It is Exsolent. & Queen. By Alex Haley.
Parabéns amei nota dês show de bola amigo passano para deixar o meu joinha amigo 👍👍👍👍
Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists).; He has created man from a clot.; Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.; Who has taught (the writing) by the pen.; He has taught man that which he knew not. [Qur'an 96.1-5]
Hi James Evans..(Sure miss you.)
Scott' Richardson is a piece of work...
I don't mind the South succeeding from the Union but I don't care for ANY type of slavery either. Indeed, Grant said the Blacks were some of his best soldiers and I can easily see why. Problem is today were ALL pitted against each other and The system will surely try to enslave us all- stay Free you all!
Al Klimek, I believe black soldiers became 10% of the Union Army and fought very bravely.
That scene made my stomach hurt 😔😔
Why do Kizzy be looking like she around 58, but acting like she a chile?
Reasons why we must read an write.
Strong back hand slap.pow!!!
._ انا توحشت افلام زمان قلت نتشارك مع خاوتي نبدلوا شوية من الحالة اللي وصلتنا ليها العصابة و نتفكروا عمالقة التمثيل الجزائرين الله يرحمهم تحيا الجزائر
Damn right
I love it
What about old george
she looks older than her mom
This is a part I remember also.
You see why people get angry at this. It has been swallowed (kept) inside for the longest.