Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Documentary

[@msmith4891]

This is amazing. They don’t teach this in school a damn shame.

[@amycrumedy6586]

It is a shame and it could benefit the country as a whole especially to kids of color.

[@oliviayt9809]

Exactly, i attended elementary school in Tuskegee and was never taught her story

[@vickieelisa2248]

And unless people are willing to celebrate diversity, you will continue to have these stories blocked, forgotten, ignored and never celebrated as part of American history.

[@BritneyJones-bg1qk]

I’m actually learning abt this now lol

[@SharonIsaac-ev8rn]

Absolutely

[@jerryphillips8551]

I have never heard of this powerful and amazing woman. She truly lived a life with a purpose that impacted the world . May God continue to rest her soul.🙏🏾🌹

[@lolakepi]

Greetings from PARIS and from global black family.

[@jacquelineloverson6392]

The young people today should be ashamed every single black person needs to be educated on black history peoples have lost their life so we can have our education and freedom today I really appreciate the doors 🚪 open for us all 🙌🙌

[@amycrumedy6586]

They need to see and know The good things that black people and how they cared about each other and their success as well as the injustices but the positive side of our history is crucial to our Psychological side especially in our young..

[@stepxurxgamexup]

Why should we be ashamed? It’s literally the elders job to teach history and pass down traditions etc..yall was doing drugs in the 80s and abandoning kids so idk why you said that as if it’s these kids fault.

[@Lastdayone]

Why should young people be ashamed? It is the elders responsibility to tell the younger generations. Unfortunately that does not happen often. How else will they know?

[@Lastdayone]

@@stepxurxgamexupright lol I saw your comment after I wrote mine. I’m a 90’s baby and I had a great aunt talking about young ppl and I found it interesting because she’s never taught me anything 😅. Most of the elder women in my family just sit around and gossip. I honestly find younger generations to be refreshing

[@Lastdayone]

Thank you for this video! May all of us black women who seek higher education do so in remembrance of Trail Blazers like her 💜✨

[@PHlophe]

Hunnie, Kudos to you. 100%

[@amycrumedy6586]

Why can't our people be like they used to be they really faced hard times and still managed to be so caring and industrious.?

[@cfoster6804]

Maybe because at some point we just got tired of getting stomped out so we just gave up.

[@clearchannel7773]

True religion, kept them.

[@tellitellis4117]

Absolutely! We have wealthy men "Beefing" for spectators. 😪

[@kimberlyoliver200]

Well said!

[@RasheedGazzi]

You mean like the millions of black men and women that get up everyday to go to every kind of job that exist in this country?

[@msdimitri1248]

Nothing about our rich history has an end, its only revealing more and more in this world. But, one thing for sure our history will not die. Free education right here now🌺❤🙏🏿🙋🏿‍♀🙋🏿‍♀🙋🏿‍♀🙋🏿‍♀

[@charitasalcedo6483]

Thank you for sharing her beautiful story.

[@dlyourgirl]

Finding this, the day before Mother's Day(2024), was much needed. 🙌🏾 I'm here, missing my Mother and my GrandMother, who raised me. 💔 Then, this thumbnail caught my attention because she reminded me of someone else, I'm missing. Then, to hear her story... Remarkable! Not only do I know Voorhees Alumni, I've participated in many Homecoming events. She transitioned on, so young but she made the biggest impact, on so many lives... Even through her illness. 💪🏾 But the most touching for me, she started my Grandmother's School, in Fairfax. 🥹 Elizabeth Evelyn Wright's story, is an inspiration to all... May she continue to rest, in Paradise. 💝👑💝

[@poet82n]

Blessings to you. I am feeling the same way on Mother's Day. Missing my mom and godmother who have both passed on over the past year. This mini documentary was such a breath of fresh air.

[@quintinfranklin9168]

Everyday is mothers day!

[@CanePollFishermon]

A-man this is a beautiful story, I love stories of dedication and the intelligence of our Black educators, who didn't sell out for less when they knew we were the best, and wanted the best for us. ❤

[@donielledowling-taylor5348]

Thanking God! That I am a proud graduate of Voorhees College. Voorhees College has been renamed as Voorhees University!! My great-grandfather, Mr. Jackson Wiggins, served as a night watchman, and he picked up Ms. Wright by using his two-seated buggie to travel to several churches in the several areas to solicit monies for the school. He also made several donations. The joy of returning to Voorhees for homecoming is such an amazing feeling of love, excitement, reconnecting, and tears of joy!!! I am Miss Voorhees University 1984, and I was raised by my beloved grandmother, Mrs. Ila Mae Dowling, who is Mr. Jackson Wiggins daughter.

[@marketads1]

The world gets better each time a special person like Ms Wright is lifted up and opened to us all.

[@BearingMySeoul]

I don't know how I got on this video but I'm glad I watched it! It's so wonderinful to see how resourceful black Americans have been in pressing forward no matter the barriers! Furthermore, Elizabeth Wright is an amazing role model. I love us. 🥰

[@PHlophe]

Hunnie, you got to this video because you curated a nice timeline . and that's its supposed to be. Happy NY25

[@pwill6]

I totally loved and enjoyed this wonderful moment in history about our founder. Truly a masterpiece. I'm so happy her story is being told. VC/VU Class of '92.

[@YasminE-dk6nf]

Absolutely Amazing Woman, Absolutely Amazing Documentary! 🙏🏽😂. Thank you for this upload. I learned about the Intelligent, Undefeated, and truly Inspiring Ms. Elizabeth Evelyn Wright!

[@elainesmith7512]

This was such an excellent and inspiring documentary about an exceptional and dynamic lady! Mrs. Wright accomplished so much with a lot of opposition and relatively meagar financial resources. God was surely with her, and may she rest in peace assured that she has left a lasting legacy! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 🙏👍😊❤❤

[@vmitchell8636]

So inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing this history. I learned about this amazing young woman today and I am very grateful. I've heard of Vorhees College but never knew it's history. Again, thank you!!!!👏🏾

[@VisibleTimes]

My first time hearing of her and her amazing accomplishments as well as the college.❤RIP Ms. Lizzie ❤

[@gladysmorgan5653]

I've Learned Something Today ! Thanks for Sharing. I've also Enjoyed This.

[@johncurry-jf6jc]

So much in just 35 years of being on this earth, very inspiring

[@bonniepeele1504]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, SUPER EXCELLENT WOMAN. More young Black People should hear this story. RIP SOLDIER.🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@denisewashington2214]

Our "Her"story is RICH! I'm glad to be a member

[@lesleyyoung7192]

What an uplifting, blessed, and phenomenal black woman. This is who we are and our story! Fight for it! Honor it!

[@rosalindbryant8995]

Thanks for sharing this important, impressive history 👏 👍🏽!!!

[@michelletucker9023]

Thanks for sharing! what a phenomenom woman. She packed so much into her sbort life. She is an inspiration.

[@patticakes5439]

So glad that I find this story, how awesome was Elizabeth Wright. Look at what she gave to so many people. Thanks to all the people that believed in her. Who backed her financially to keep the school going. Brilliant lady. Passed to soon, but accomplished so much.

[@bellarose6509]

I am so impressed with how this woman was able to focus through all the difficulties of her time in this country, and in the South, including her personal health issues, to not just support herself, but help generations of young people become educated, to prosper and to pass on her legacy in all of their own works and lives. Imagine having that kind of impact. Amazing! ❤

[@bridgettestokesconner9401]

Amazing Grace❣️ I’m employed by Fort Valley State University, an HBCU in rural Georgia. I’m also an Adventist. It is a pleasure to know and experience how far we have come basically from our own dreams and ambition. Praise God for His people who helped along the way.

[@normanbrown9225]

HER NAME ALONE DEFINES SO MUCH OF HER BEING❤

[@jacquelineroberts9271]

Thank you for this most powerful in for mation,my rather was born and raised in Tuskegee,my mother in Notasulga.After my husband died l moved to Tuskegee,to enjoy my golden yrs.What a shame I'm just learn- ing this now.l'm so happy and proud to learn all black history God is so good.l'm 73yrs old and still find ing out these great and wonderful things. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CH-Anointed]

I am in tears! Such a phenomenal story and an innovative woman.

[@ronicamartin8204]

Wonderful story! This documentary keeps her legacy alive!

[@NormaBracey-u4d]

These are the history lessons that should be taught in schools. What this woman accomplished was historical. One woman bringing together many for the benefit of others to gain knowledge. Evelyn Wright was a gift who gifted.

[@khem127]

Listenng to this makes me so proud African Americans. Everybody worked together so well.

[@reneedennis2011]

I never heard of this remarkable woman. Thank you for this documentary.

[@prosussex]

Thank you for sharing this great beautiful story.

[@WenD1908]

I had never heard of this amazing and selfless woman. Nor did I know that Vorhees University was founded by a Black woman. I really appreciate this video.

[@KarenWilliams-l9u]

Love this documentary , a successful determined woman , made her path, and wanted a path for other black students, with a lot of obstacles in her way 😊

[@icecreamladydream]

Wow!! I love love love this. So much respect

[@the5-starreview871]

I shed tears while watching this one. We must hold our champions in our hearts

[@leslieh761]

I don't know how I came across this, but I'm glad I did. People like Elizabeth Evelyn Wright are so inspiring! I'm older now & have struggled for years with more than one chronic medical condition. Still, Ms. Wright persevered & so will I. It is my desire to achieve a Ph.D before I leave this earth. May God be with me as He was with her & countless others .

[@andreathomas2099]

A pleasure to hear, thank you.... our history is TRULY AMERICAN... despite( MASSIVE) terror...... (Keep up these recordings.....)

[@dorothybrown8859]

Thank you for sharing this fascinating documentary about such an inspiring Black woman!

[@gagecarty4290]

Facts and stories that were hidden and not told to keep people down

[@dorothybrown8859]

We also have an obligation to study and research for ourselves.😢l

[@rozchristopherson648]

Thank you for this video. God bless. 🧡🧡🙏🙏

[@brandonsmith6353]

What an amazing story of perseverance and dedication.

[@poetsforyah3641]

I appreciate learning about this amazing woman who has positively impacted the lives of so many people for years to come!

[@katieydiddkatieydidd7269]

Elizabeth Wright went through so much just to educate children. I'm impressed by her tenacity and willpower.

[@helenabarnett1699]

I’ve been learning more and more about Black Legends throughout history recently that I had never heard of before. It’s sad that the schools reduce Black historical figures to the same handful of ppl every year.. & now certain states don’t even want to teach about those or that slavery and the events that followed for Black America ever even happened. This stuff is so important and it’s unfortunate that some ppl, including ppl in power, feel otherwise.

[@RR-ur4kz]

Thank you for sharing our history 🤎

[@vrj40]

Just completed a presentation on Olivia Davidson Washington.

[@lucindanobles7728]

Thank you for this documentary about an awesome woman whose vision, determination and her strategic fundraising expertise to create this university from its infancy to become her living legacy for education in the African American community. I was especially amazed at her board of directors whose consistent financial support exists today. May God continue to bless her legacy to education for our people.

[@BeBeautifullyYou]

Wow! Glad this came across my feed! Thank you!!

[@musicartlover963]

That was absolutely 💯 inspiring. ❤ it 😊

[@RaiKap-qf3jx]

What a brilliant woman.What a legacy she left through many physical and social struggles.God rest her soul in peace.

[@ShantelleVanterpool]

Incredible history!!! So inspiring

[@Carmine.Falcone]

Excellent- so glad I came across and watched this video!

[@BrahT-qo8ii]

I am a White Man and this story is very inspiring. What a unselfish, brave and tenacious woman. How people have changed.

[@elainedoornbos3566]

...& how some Black women STILL, have tenacious determination never taking "no" for an answer & continue to flourish to this very day.

[@BrahT-qo8ii]

@@elainedoornbos3566 I married one 34 years ago. Best thing I ever did in my life.

[@rosepeacock9530]

What an awesome testimony of a great visionary during very difficult times❤

[@vitotv9009]

My great grandmother did some amazing things and we will always remember you❤️🙏.

[@ancestorbackforthelasttime]

My goodness. What an AMAZING story…thank you so much for sharing.

[@historybeforeus]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@wannad8290]

I just watched a reading of “HONOR BOUND” by Albert Cowart Jr. At the Robey Theatre in Los Angeles. I immediately had to find more information about Elizabeth Evelyn Wright , the cast moved everyone to tears sharing her story.

[@emc5627]

Albert Cowart is wonderful and has known Elizabeth's story for a very long time. Glad to know his work is being seen. -EMC-

[@BettyThompson-qn7cl]

Incredible woman!! Thanks for sharing

[@need4HIM]

Informative and inspiring. I will try to share this video with others.

[@PreciousFrazier-n8q]

Divine Manifesting for sure.......Is there at least one Voorhees left on the Planet with the same mindset????? And Evelyn Wright is genius in every way. The school is still here 125 years later. Imagine over 100 years ago things were being done by those brilliant People banned from The History books.

[@PreciousFrazier-n8q]

Reminds me of Our Anna Laurel......another legend waiting on some props

[@patriciahercules6852]

Integration ,our biggest problem.

[@ellieteixeira3621]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for share this amazing story ❤

[@amani2222]

A truly amazing young African American woman with a vision and rich legacy!

[@erainnajohnson1123]

Thank you !

[@vanessasanders5647]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@shekhemmaakherumenmetu9270]

What A Amazing Godwoman who impacted even White people with her determination, and dedication to our African community. She was a visionary and path finder. The Enlighten Ancestors got you now, until your return. Thank you.

[@c.t.murray3632]

love KZbin. this is so helpful to my well-being. Just found out that Margaret Murray was instrumental in helping Lizzy succeed. You know I'm smiling because my last name is Murray. This is great history thank you

[@rubyhutson1477]

Outstanding legacy that all students, especially Black students, should know about.

[@VisibleTimes]

This is my first time hearing this important story ❤❤❤

[@lmfd7373]

wow she was WELL connected never heard of her until today and i have a whole degree in black studies , i have always been extremely intrigued by our history, its so much out there thats unknown bc its not taught

[@dovetales3]

She was indeed a Woman of faith. ❤

[@CheerfulAlien-bf1kp]

Absolutely amazing woman. Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@MoniqueWilson-z7j]

I'm so impressed this woman was incredible...❤❤

[@acmcgowan751]

Awesome sister. RiP. Thank Gid for black people who sincerely love black people. A beacon in darkness. Eternal Life in Yahowashi Hamashiac. RIP.

[@shanekajohnson1320]

What a truly remarkable legacy.

[@charlenemiller970]

This was such a beautiful history story that helped the path towards black to receive higher education.

[@seanbyrd9973]

AMAZING story! Who knew!!! 😊

[@jenniferlindsay-haddad5520]

Notice the census. Virginia was listed as B for black, but the narrator spoke she was a full blood cherokee. The census workers wrote down what THEY believed they saw. Believe your family when they tell you who you are.

[@PHlophe]

Jennie, i kind of understood it was her Momma who was cheroki

[@melbee5767]

I think I’m related to her. I have ancestors from Talbotton Ga names Wright, and they lived there the same time as she.

[@amani2222]

A short life well lived 🙌🙌🙌

[@reginadixon4341]

Wow, this is amazing history why can’t this be taught in schools as well as the murdering and brutality but yes, it’s always beautiful uplifting stories so why can’t this be told in school as well as the slavery stories? Tell it all what amazing woman.

[@oliviayt9809]

Beautiful, I never knew of this amazing woman ❤❤❤❤

[@cleodavis3802]

Thank you. I didn't know about her. She did a GREAT JOB. SHE LET NOTHING STOP HER FROM DOING GOD'S WILL FOR HER!!!! MALES AND FEMALES WE GO FORTH TO DO GOD'S WILL ON THE EARTH AS IT ISNIN HEAVEN. GOD'S HOUSEHOLDS, GOD'S CHILDRENS, GOD'S FAMILY CHRISTIANS JEWS CHURCHES , ABRAHAM FAMILY GOD'S DISCIPLES GOD'S APOSTLES GOD'S BRIDES AMEN AMEN GLORY HALALUJAH PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙌 😊

[@sarahl8590]

She accomplished a life time of work, for the love of her people selflessly

[@amycrumedy6586]

A lot of Cherokee in black Women.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

Resilience

[@StevenEverett-jj2bk]

THE ALMIGHTY!!!!! GOD!!!!! USED HER IN SUCH AN PROFOUND!!!! WAY!!!! ON A PINNACLE!!!!! LEVEL!!!!!

[@sharinaross1865]

Things that aren't taught

[@elainesmith7512]

Yes, it's so sad this generation has probably never heard of her of her, but they probably know everything about Beyonce, Megan the Stallion, Rihianna, ad nausuem!🤢 So sad!😟👎😢

[@cherylwin9364]

AMAZING

[@charleslewis6815]

We need more of the photos of these heros instead of people doing selfies!

[@BibleSamurai]

I appreciate how it highlight not ever hyt person were wicked back in those days. some were gracious

[@shakeythaburgess9580]

Wow!🙌❤

[@ronaldworthy157]

Dr umar Johnson can take a page out of the book from Lizzy .

[@cfoster6804]

😂

[@ennisel]

#ReginaKing would be a good casting for this movie

[@cfoster6804]

Yes!

[@tracysimon7972]

My daughter's name is Evelyn Wright!❤

[@alfairefountaine4150]

May Queen Elizabeth Rip 🙌🏾

[@feleciamorris3197]

An amazing woman