"I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other"
@TonyLaneNV@AprilSpark1890 Ever since I was a child I knew God was watching-still did bad things-still did embarrassing things but tried not to hurt anyone or any creature in the process
Most people know Anna Horsford from television. From Amen. From The Wayans Bros. From Friday After Next. From decades of making audiences laugh, cry, and feel at home. But every now and then, she reminds us that great actors do more than perform. They tell stories that matter. In her powerful recitation of Julia Fields' poem "High on the Hog," Anna Horsford delivers more than poetry. She delivers history. With grace, dignity, and conviction, Horsford takes listeners on a journey through the African American experience, exploring how a simple phrase carries echoes of a much deeper past. The poem reflects on struggle and survival. It speaks to how Black Americans transformed hardship into strength, pain into culture, and obstacles into achievement. What makes Horsford's performance so memorable isn't just the words. It's the way she honors them. Every pause. Every expression. Every line. You can feel the generations behind the story. For over five decades, Anna Horsford has been one of the most respected actresses in entertainment. Yet moments like this remind us that her gift extends far beyond acting. She is a storyteller. A keeper of culture. A voice capable of bringing history to life. Some performances entertain us. Others leave us thinking long after they're over. This is one of those performances. Source: PBS/THIRTEEN on YT 👇 What's your favorite Anna Horsford role: Amen, The Wayans Bros., Friday After Next, or another classic? #AnnaHorsford #BlackHistory #BlackCulture #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackExcellence #AmenTVShow #TheWayansBros #FridayAfterNext