A STORY of a DECADE in TWO PARTS
The unLearning.
Part 1: Darkest Before Dawn
We’ve all heard it’s the darkest before dawn, but when you’re in that dark place the dawn can feel so far away.
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Every test, trial, tribulation and disappointment is just a stepping stone for the greatness that’s to come if we take the time to unlearn the habits and ideas that keep us from being everything we’re destined to be. As you watch, I hope you’re reminded that in the end everything will be fine and if it’s not fine it’s not the end.
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I want to give a very special thank you to my brother and Fren Fren @idance_uapplaud for riding with me on this project. Thank you so much for dedicating your time to this and encouraging me to tell it all, even if it was uncomfortable. Love you to life!! 💗💗
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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨/𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞🎵: “Colors Change” x Tank & the Bangas⠀
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫🎵: “Heal My Call” x Jill Scott⠀
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫🎵: “Yebba’s Heartbreak” x Yebba
Creative Direction, Editing & Set Design: Jenn Roberts
Choreography & Filming: Marquise Hughes-Hopson
𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨/𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞🎵: “Sound & Color” x Alabama Shakes⠀
𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🎵: “A Deeper Love” x Aretha Franklin
Choreography: Candess Corell⠀
𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲🎵: “Already” x Beyonce
Choreography: Briana Person⠀⠀
Creative Direction, Editing & Set Design: Jenn Roberts
Filming: Marquise Hughes-Hopson
Part 2: Joy in the Morning
Ain’t it good to know trouble don’t last always? Joy, peace, love, liberation all come in the mourning and the morning. After all I’ve unlearned I’m learning to grieve what was or could have been and then move joyously into my new present. Because I know for sure what’s on the other side is better than I could have imagined!
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This one is dedicated to @niameanspurpose8 . You are everything and more. Thanks for letting me be your mom! 😘💕
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