Many years ago I was waiting in an audition room to go in an read for a role (in a movie I can’t remember) for a young director seemingly recently out of film school. As I waited, actor after actor walked in to audition, my turn was next and at that moment in walked a towering powerful elderly man. A man of regal grace, intelligence and class that I immediately recognized. As I looked at him sit down with his audition sides in hand, I sat back in my seat dumbfounded and angry. I said to myself, “Are these producers and that young director actually making the great Richard Roundtree audition for this rinky dink film?” I felt super protective of him for some reason. Lol. In my mind, there was no doubt they should’ve offered him the role out of respect. It was that moment I realized that the world rarely grants us the respect we are due. So after I read and before I left I made it a point to laud him with compliments and respect. From that moment on, everytime he would see me he would say with his deep voice and a smile, “Hill, how you doing Young Brother?” He reminded me of my father and other men from his generation. So strong. So cool. So loving without ever “showing” it. His immense talent and commanding presence graced our screens, embodying both strength and gentleness. Beyond his legendary roles, he was a man of deep kindness and soulful wisdom. Let us celebrate his enduring legacy and the indelible mark he leaves behind. Farewell good sir. With all respect, love and reverence. You, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Ossie Davis and others are leaving us too soon and leaving a definite void. You represent the best of us. We love you. Rest in power, Richard. 🕊️🕊️🕊️ #KingRichard
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I grew up watching “Shaft” with my mother who loved her some John Shaft. I think he’s the reason why I love a brothah is a long leather coat.🥰 Rest In Power #Richard Roundtree🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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16 year old #RalphYarl was picking up his two younger siblings from an unfamiliar address he was shot in the head & again while on the ground by the white man that answered the door
His name is #RalphYarl— a 16 y/o who went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings.
He was shot in the head by a white man who didn’t want him on his property. He shot him a 2nd time for emphasis.
Ralph is fighting for his life. This man must be arrested. We are on our way.
Im retweeting every single time i see any type of clips from this rehearsal b/c it deserves to be seen over and over again idc what anyone says
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