A Morning for Jimmy (1960) feat. Cicely Tyson

[@dzg8937]

60 years later we are still having these talks

[@IamRocque]

Unfortunately because it starts usually at home and projection from parents who let themselves stop themselves from going beyond the obstacles.

[@theviolingeek]

Every Black student in America should see this! So much encouragement!

[@greggprice3609]

Cicely Tyson was 36 here and looked like a teenager, This woman she aged so well

[@Williamwestp24]

This is how we as black adults should be teaching the younger black generation of today. Encouragement and positivity. Let your dream become a reality.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

And don't forget to tell them the best business to get into, is opening your own business. Especially when you can't find a door open, use your skills you learned in your own business. That is real success. ✌❤🙏

[@djcj101]

He said go to the library, but didn’t say what book

[@sparx180]

William Brown You are so on spot! Thanks!

[@andrewbrand200]

Totally agree

[@smc1774]

Every black person, young and old, male and female, need to see this. This is an Excellent movie, a must see👀👀. Thank you so much for sharing this inspirational movie.👍

[@MicDeluxx]

Rest In Peace, Queen Mother Cicely Tyson.

[@teribrod4017]

What a National Treasure Cicely Tyson is!!!

[@db60615]

This is a prime example of how you get inspiration from seeing people do what they want to do. Jimmy would've never thought these people existed because he had never seen them. His teacher was amazing!

[@MF-xs2hv]

Thank you for posting this film. It killed me at 5:50 when the young man spoke and I'm white. I believe this film gave a lot of great encouragement to many.

[@theviolingeek]

This was wonderful! The advice is timeless!

[@eriqueduboise1403]

This film had great dialogue about discrimination and its affects on 3 generations of a black family. Good advice for millenials as well. Nothings promised. Work hard without certainty. Be competitive . Racism is an added layer for Black people in America...and around the world

[@5822huron]

Racism is synonymous with the Black experience in America,its inseparable-

[@karma92sims14]

We are also our worse enemy it's not always racism.

[@bareessence8206]

Wow! Just stumbled upon this movie! Cicley is beautiful then and now! 🌿🌸🌿

[@monkayjunkay]

Thanks for posting such wonderful work!! Cicely Tyson is one of my favorite people!

[@kenyacwilson]

I really appreciate this film. Thank you.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

This needs to be shown in schools today.

[@bella_bella85]

I love this station 😩🙌🏾

[@reelblack]

Thank you. Love u back ♥️

[@fredgarvinMP]

It is good, isn't it!

[@24goodbuddy]

I am glad that Jimmy's teach took an active role to inspire Jimmy by introducing him to successful people. The message to work hard, and never give up are good messages. Truth be told sometimes it is hard getting the opportunity for more education and training beyond high school. I wish we could create, and provide our own jobs instead of depending on others who over work and under pay us. Also, many get into debt with student loans to become better laborers for someone else while they are burdened with debt for decades.

[@kayp.3832]

Please explain how Cicely Tyson still looks the exact same way now. OMG love her.

[@bobbye.wright4424]

Yes she was a beautiful black woman in her day

[@islandgirl9479]

Black don't crack.🤣🤣🤣

[@2dasimmons]

That's FUNNY😍 Especially when tou consider she's in her 90s. Wow!!

[@factnofiction1142]

Very few black celebrity get their skin tighten. Melanin in your skin make you age very well. Cicely Tyson is a dark skin woman so it's no surprise that she aged well.

[@2dasimmons]

@Khiaa Nolan Ms. Tyson was born in December of 1924. This 411 is on Wikipedia. In addition her contemporaries during her era were Sammy Davis Jr., Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Raymond St. Jacques,etc. Cicely Tyson will be 95 yrs. old this December, 2019😍

[@thefollowing8127]

A true example of a teacher and role model. Teachers now are discouraged from being like this.

[@IamRocque]

Some teachers are still like this and aim to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward regardless of the obstacles.

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

I can’t get enough of these classics. I stay engrossed..❤️ These legends weren’t just acting. This was real life experiences, day and night 365 day of the year.. The icon The legendary Ms. Tyson still making movies and killin every role in 2020🙌🏾..

[@robbie1k274]

Cicely Tyson was so beautiful back then still is 😍💯👌🏾🙌🏾❤️

[@TheHebrewidow]

Thank you Sis. After this movie, I think the educational system for our ppl was corrupted. I remember going to inner city public school until the 11th grade. 12th grade is where I got the bulk of grade school education, bused to a white school. That's where I got the notion to continue my education. I knew if I wanted to compete I had too. Hope is what drives us, discouragements paralyzes us! I am glad to see our ppl waking up! You are a great help to this positve movement.

[@brandonjackson8207]

The dubs singing group

[@brandonjackson8207]

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[@blackbutterfly638]

Good teacher and granddad.

[@aquarianink5385]

Always stay motivated!

[@2dasimmons]

This boy in film is LOVABLE to the max. I hope he'll make it😍 Please Dad don't discourage your son too hard😞

[@scheenafarmer3979]

I want to see my two son's and daughter's get this kind of talks from others, they never had that kind of support, one on one listening to someone who can share similar information.

[@marvinhagler4721]

They may give you the job BUT they WILL treat you in THIS manner AFTER you get the job..

[@Shahmar]

You notice how sistas got the door open and like you said that let us in the "ass cracK' of rhe door...Lowest rank, professionals get sapped of all their genius then ran out before bank time. Sure a few have pure brain power or finesse and no vices and save every penny.

[@bigvalley4987]

I like watching things before I was born. And I might be considered older than most..l

[@katherinea.williams3044]

VALERIE BLOUNT May I ask your age?

[@tailor-mademedia1406]

Clark Terry on trumpet. 🎺

[@iminyomommy7889]

thanks bro

[@tailor-mademedia1406]

ERIK KILLMONGER STEVENS My man Mike D. rolls out some very interesting video. I always pick up something from each that jumps right out at me.

[@belafonte5519]

Cicely is top 5 ...I was just talking about her today

[@mayjames9847]

This movie really sums it all up. I've been researching the black family, blacks and poverty, racism. I can come to only one conclusion, even though throughout time blacks have faced discrimination; we have to work harder than ever to break and stay out of poverty.

[@Shem19J]

Thank you reelblack! This was a treasure to view, surpassing much of the material currently produced, the message is timeless . . . .Vinnette Carrol played a role in coaching Cicely Tyson into the great artist she would become. Just as in the film, the right teacher can change your life!! They are a blessing.

[@Suchapill]

This good to know.

[@Chloeceegaming..7253]

I love this so much. Had me emotional the entire time. Great acting. Thanks for uploading❤.

[@AddLoveTM126]

This was pretty Inspiring! With today's Internet; Prayerfully more young people will have these Success Principles; which stand the test of time, available to them. The Most Effective methods of teaching our youth, is by Our Positive Example.😉👑

[@stuffonmymind8550]

Thank GOD we don't have to wait for them to let us be all that we can be. GOD gave us brainpower and we are only defeated if we are brainwashed with the lie. Your brain works, your mind is strong......do yo thang!!!!!!

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Well said. ✌❤🙏

[@dreawhite7064]

Real talk my sister Amen

[@stuffonmymind8550]

@@dreawhite7064 Thank you, stay blessed

[@sondrajean955]

"GOD gave us brainpower" and gave the WHYte supremacists POWER in ALL aspects that affect our lives. Being "all that we can be" does not "trump" a WHYte supremacist decision-maker.

[@kennethfordjr4214]

My wife is a beautiful black woman and I'm proud I have her!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@iminyomommy7889]

thank you. now i'm overwhelmed with confidence.

[@samphillips3895]

This movie remains a classic, It should be placed in the archives or reproduce for the malineum, because they need to know about our past history and our struggles here in America, To help prepare for their future. I'm 70 now and the public schools I attended was not integrated and the book's we had was old and out dated, and the class rooms was over crowded, a very few teachers would ask you to stay after school to try and help you like the teacher in this movie did? Ask me they were over worked and under paid.

[@mariyahmercier]

If you want to know why the so called African Americans is treated the way they are, please read Gen 15:13, 14, Deut 28:15-68 - Lev 26, it also the real descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, the real Jews, don't come for me unless you read the scriptures.

[@sancraft1]

Still relevant today.

[@1eradney]

Love these films thanks for posting. This is a rare find, I know one of my teachers showed me on those old reel to reels.

[@rozozzy]

we always get the short end of the stick..... Get ready and stay ready...make your own opportunity.. Never rely on the actions others.... I ROCK!!!! we have to encourage others and assist whenever possible....it's not about money...

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

This is a very encouraging and inspirational movie. ✌❤🙏

[@yolandarose5219]

Great movie

[@theone1onhigherground496]

History clarifies the present & will ready you for the future. So We press on towards the Victory because it is Our's to claim👑! Press On towards the MARK!

[@jostallworth3087]

The film credits are much appreciated. Thanks for all you do.

[@afrosoul1369]

I truly appreciate your channel thank you

[@denisemitchell2416]

Gday luv With both my parents gone , viewing this reinforced how special they were.Left Harlem in 1958. relocated to the suburbs of New York. Long Island Mother was a RN, father a Supervisor at Harlem Hospital with a luchonette on 136 Street Cross burning on own front lawn .Two black families on my block. Civil rights activists they were. Neighbors spitting on me when my ball went by their lawn...attending school with police being spat on.anothet boy in my class..he hung himself at 12 My teacher told me to be a mail clerk.. shocked my mother was a RN.I wanted to be Uhuru. I did have my own business actually 2. Sadly the crab mentality destroyed both Nana said you have to be better. Education is the backbone of success... My family over achievers.. Generational wealth, nephew Navy Chief at 37, home owner at 33 Focus on yourself, your education the sky is the limit. With encouragement goals can be met even though racism was so prevelant. Positive reinforcement required..24/7 RIP Queen going to view her body in HARLEM on the 15.. Thank you Auntie for all you Did

[@barbaragarden5152]

Sad part Has muched changed...its 2019 and the world going backwards. Thank you to all that sacrificed, died, believed... Lord Im sorry but we are back to this...Lord Jesus Help Us

[@sadiewilliams]

Great teacher 👍 2019

[@solemandd67]

Preach Black Father. PREACH!

[@malaikapemberton8487]

That’s my uncle jimmy ❤

[@user-ik1bk3go1e]

Wonderful films and excellent content. I'm a proud new subscriber! Thanks for posting.

[@creswellformey7654]

Wow! I've seen a clip of the shot in the thumbnail without sound in a Cicely doc; I always wondered what film it came from. Also, fun fact: Vinnette Carroll is playing Cicely's mother and was only two years older. Many thanks as always!

[@reelblack]

Have you seen here in east side/west side with James earl jones? there is an excellent episode on KZbin featuring Diana Sands.

[@creswellformey7654]

reelblack Yes, indeed! “Who Do You Kill?”. It’s shattering. The upload I saw had a few crucial moments missing, though. I’d love to see the whole ep.

[@stuartperry1047]

John Marriott was the actor who played Jimmy's father. He was also in The Joe Louis Story and Back Like Me.

[@martinayamauchi2518]

Imagine how successful and beautiful the USA would be if from the beginning every person would have been allowed equal rights and an education regardless of skin color or race. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

[@matrox]

Gramps is probably 70 or 75 which make him being born around 1885 or 1890. Chances are his real parents were born into slavery.

[@TheJoaniejoancansew]

This movie short was nice. Thanks for posting.

[@Skinsbison1906]

Though the acting was not the best ,really enjoyed watching this film.Thank you.

[@iminyomommy7889]

what'd you expect from a b-film

[@makotorei2132]

I feel like the acting made it seem more realistic. I feel like I’m there, experiencing it; do you know what I mean? I’ve experienced people in my life who act like the father and mother.

[@hetmanjz]

Look up Vinnette Carroll, who plays Jimmy's mother.

[@nola06]

Good movie. The father was a bitter dream killer.

[@Themaddprof]

Unfortunately, too many young people grow up surrounded by such bitter dream killers. This is why reading and films like this are important. Thank you reelblack.

[@acenofrontz3435]

Back then it was much more dangerous traveling around studying and interviewing you could get lynched the father in his own way was looking out

[@kayp.3832]

OMG totally! I mean I understood where he was coming from to some extent, but the delivery just brought the mood down.

[@hassanabdur-rahman1559]

The racist American society was the real dream killer.

[@brettshepherd5240]

He isnt a dream killer...he was telling the truth about white mfs

[@OfficialTruDru]

Thanks for this so much!

[@caroljackson4093]

This movie blessed my heart 2/16/20.

[@jostallworth3087]

Jamming to the soundtrack. (Billy Taylor)

[@matrox]

Cicely Tyson was 36 was she did this. She has always looked younger than she is.

[@scheenafarmer3979]

Keep going for yourself and keep learning so that you may not have to depend on others.

[@OfficialTruDru]

Beauuuutiful and Talented Jamerican Sista been playing catch-up to her programs thanks for this I'm getting schooled as this is wayyyyyy before my Time!

[@elizagold2186]

Racialized Trauma then and now. Stress response effects DNA.

[@Shari1565]

Eliza Gold I think Brother Polight called it epigenetics

[@662eck]

Cicely, was gorgeous in her day...

[@ronwilliams717]

she still is . she is amazing

[@ShudrodWatts]

i know...fine! love it!

[@user-ik1bk3go1e]

In her day? I beg to differ E.K. Ms. Tyson has not changed with time. She's just as beautiful if not more beautiful. She's like fine wine she's aged magnificently with time.

[@chrisandriamoses3339]

The Most Beautiful Black Queen in this world.

[@SagesseNoir]

As the father I would never have discouraged my son. The white world will do all the discouraging possible. He doesn't need that from me. Even if I was skeptical I would still support my son. My approach would be more like that of his mom.

[@DeeNice681]

Though their different projects, the jazz score and story being about what looks like a black New York Teen makes me think of the 1963 film 'The Cool World'!

[@KSmall109CAB]

Dr. Billy Taylor, who would go on to bring jazz to schools and the streets, composed the music. The trumpeter is the legendary Clark Terry and the tenor saxophonist is Charlie Rouse, who played for many years with the great composer and pianist Thelonious Monk.

[@bella_bella85]

Looking at this, sad too say but we actually had it better than today. Family structure and love. We had our own land and everything just to give it up to be around ppl that didn’t wanna be around us

[@yepisaidit1507]

I promise you your channel makes me happy and sad at the same time! I can not explain it. I'm an artist so very emotional anyways lol.. Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@Belrivers]

The 60s were very difficult time for employment that fueled the 60s riots. Even in the 40s black folks had to have a movement to get jobs.

[@geraldweaver7630]

She reminded me of my grandma.Push to do better for yourself

[@leonazeno4533]

We are limitless! We can be what ever we want to be! Inspire of them!

[@MrCeora]

@ 6:00 I remember a quote I think from Whitney Young, " It is far better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, then to have an opportunity, and not be prepared".

[@bigvalley4987]

White Folk still can not say excuse me...He seen the Man engaged in another conversation. I understand that Young Man plight. The moral of this story. Black Folk did not get where they are without persevering. That aBot is beautiful no shown how to become a Black Man without privileged.🙂

[@mariyahmercier]

If you want to know why the so called African Americans is treated the way they are, please read Gen 15:13, 14, Deut 28:15-68 - Lev 26, it also the real descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, the real Jews, don't come for me unless you read the scriptures.

[@lakenishacooper3554]

Thank God times changed the lord open doors and he shut doors .I don't play them wicked games with coworkers . People are afraid of not being in control of you and your success. When they cause caios its coming back to them. Colossians 3:25

[@rippleeffect8311]

Stop blaming everyone else, it's your life stand firm even if it's right.

[@2dasimmons]

The students are so well dressed and NO TATTOOS😍

[@geraldboykin6159]

I grew up in the 60's. We were taught to appreciate being natural and black.

[@Shahmar]

Need to show this to these black women under 30.

[@ShonnyNoel]

I am under 30 🤣

[@welivedadream]

why black women

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

Why?

[@Shahmar]

@@welivedadream Really?

[@Shahmar]

@@tiffanyfoy1039 Really? sis some of us know what ya'll doin with that Krakkka.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

... When I tell you that I thought that Vinnette Carroll was a man before she came into full camera view...PLEASE BELIEVE ME!

[@s.wright6945]

I did too, she had a deep voice.

[@jwalk7659]

Me 2.....lol

[@jwalk7659]

@Michelle Wade your comments were very intelligent and insightful, especially the name calling. People are entitled to voice their views and opinions.

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

@Michelle Wade ...We'll agree, to disagree.

[@therealjm112]

The actor that played Jimmy (James Pemberton) was a student at the High School for Performing Arts in New York. He also cut a few records under the name Jimmy Pemberton.

[@malaikapemberton8487]

That’s my uncle

[@randallr.8394]

old school positivity..still relevant for true....Cicely was young and fine....ungh!!!!!!

[@MrDFJohnson]

Say it, say it. Fine ain't the word, um um um!!!

[@CCK1972]

Father reminds me of that Mother on Dangerous Minds.

[@vieasbeauty189]

Subscribed❤ I love this

[@matrox]

That's when black people wore ties, had self respect and didn't wear their pants halfway down their asss blasting profane vile rap music over the air. Sad.

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

matrox ...back when Black was truly Beautiful ✊🏿

[@robertwalker7010]

Damn intro music 🎶 Put me to sleep 💤

[@iminyomommy7889]

smooth jazz is all the sleeping pills and drugs you'll ever need. the most potent therapist, in my book.

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

...this channel isn’t for you then.

[@Chloeceegaming..7253]

Wow! Tyreek from Power look just like him😃..

[@j2b261]

This is unbelievable. Nobody would ever say "Negro" or "Colored" today. Probably would get you shot. Cicely Tyson was so pretty. Billy Taylor directing music and on piano. Clark Terry on Trumpet. Charlie Rouse on tenor. Band of Stars.

[@billkirchner6738]

The song that they played is Billy Taylor's "A Bientot." In addition to Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, and Charlie Rouse, the band also included Doug Watkins on bass and Ray Mosca on drums.

[@bigtomb1027]

RIH beloved

[@lisabaxter7786]

I never heard of this wow

[@mblackproductions5485]

Damn when old boy was laying on the bed talking to his mom he looked & sounded like Ghost son Tariq Fr: Power

[@vanessah4545]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@bigvalley4987]

Nice neighborhood. If our neighborhood remained the same. White Folk would have never have to worry about us moving next door to them. White Folk need to realized that we were not enthused as well, to live next to them . They were not the aspiring symbol. Their neighborhoods were being maintained. And their tax paying monies were reapplied was n their neighborhood.😘

[@linguinepast3743]

Well things have certainly improved. I live in a very mixed neighborhood. And my neighbors take good care of their properties except for a couple of white families up the street.

[@djcj101]

We vote for the wrong people. We need people to look out for our

[@leonazeno4533]

That’s there problem! Their lack of confidence forces them to push on us! I went to a major white college and fought to pass it took me longer then then others because of my educational background! Yes I got my BSN started as a candy stripper and worked hard to achieve my goals I didn’t never quit! Discouraged at times but I never quit! Yes I’m 1966 I received a HS diploma but in the 1983 I got my BSN after returning to school after 10 years

[@N2LADIES55]

The actor that plays Jimmy looks like Tariq that plays Ghosts' son on on the show Power, I wonder if they are related?!

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

Yes..yes..yes..and the kinda "ACT" alike😃

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

But he really looks like my niece and nephew dad😅

[@jadamcinnis2586]

I made my kids watch this.

[@1231nlp]

Persistence

[@marvinhagler4721]

True

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

To my black family, please support this channel and others like it. Reel Black is our online Smithsonian. Please share it’s content...and advise the youngsters to view its content and discuss it with them.

[@rebeccajean5765]

Cicely Tyson looks different. I had to watch the movie twice because I didn't recognize her the first time I missed seeing her the first time.

[@anitalockett2692]

I know that Right💯💯💯💯💯💯💯✔✔✔✔✔✔✔💅💅💅💅💅

[@peebody5074]

Miles Davis also a great trumpet player.

[@kensmall6755]

Clark Terry, whose trumpet work is featured here, actually mentored Miles Davis.

[@2dasimmons]

Wow! Is this New York? Or a Sam Francisco "ghetto"? Also is that Miles playing?

[@greenhornet8262]

Doesn’t look ghetto at all

[@angelitacochran8161]

Yes that's Miles