A Grammy-nominated short film depicts passages of personal empowerment with

a Spoken Word Musical Track entitled “We Remember 1619.” This electrifying release modestly proclaims the story of the contributions of African/Black Americans from the landing of Africans in The British Colony of Virginia near Port Comfort (Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia) to the sacrifices of Congressman John Roberts Lewis. The Spoken Word Musical Track, produced, composed, and arranged by Rahni Song (Yasha Barjona), features Bill McGee on trumpet and Verrandall Tucker (a descendant of the first African born on this soil, William Tucker (1624)) on bongos. The film, captured and directed by April Marcell and produced by Dr. Rebertha Pope-Matthews and Rahni Song, brings the invigorating Spoken Word Audio Track to Life! This history lesson through film, music, and spoken word (written and presented by Dr. Pope-Matthews) will make you dance like no one is looking while being empowered by the sacrifices and accomplishments of “A Chosen People.” It is the aspiration of Dr. Pope-Matthews for the creation of this film to provide a captivating lesson along with its musical experience to encourage learners of all ages to acquire knowledge about the culture, history, and contributions of African (Black) Americans to the United States of America and their global impact.