Jennifer Hudson Performs 'A Change is Gonna Come' from Malcolm X

Jennifer Hudson performs "A Change is Gonna Come" from Malcolm X at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Denzel Washington.

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[kttous]

Who else is here for their monthly viewing of this amazing performance 🙋🏾‍♂️😂

[Divaboz]

Lord I just pulled my wig off 😂 my ancestors have awakened

[johnlloydlestercadiang]

"I was born by the river" damn I felt the ancestors

[zoeskinner]

This woman makes any song sound like a brand new song when she sings it

[TheMontyOriginal]

Jennifer can sing the curtains off the walls!!! No one can touch her talent!!!

[ladysasha]

It’s Denzel tearing up saying “DAMN” 😍

[trnigyul]

That "damn" from uncle Denzel gets me everytime, Jennifer invoked the ancestors with this performance thats for damn sure

[crystals.]

I threw my shoe. I shut my eyes. I got goosebumps. I shed tears. Powerhouse! Mad respect for this talented queen

[gturtle]

Absolutely one of the best female singers of this generation. If not one of the best of all time. Definitely underrated.

[dyazkiprit]

if only i can sing like that, i swear to God i will never stop singing and not gonna let anyone shut my mouth up.

[daquanjones]

I’m back again, in 2024, and I couldn’t even make it the first 30 seconds without rewinding and starting over again.. my god this woman is blessed !!

[emmyjones]

He said “damn😳” as soon as she hit that note… incredible.

[chiphadzuwamwale]

A change is not coming for the people that disliked this video. Amen.

[hellmath]

Even in 2024 i still get chills when i listen to the version of this song by JHud...Damn!

[mthunzinhlapo]

She was born for this. When God creates, He CREATES! What a powerhouse!

[seanyates]

That moment when she calls him Mr. Washington. The respect and professionalism she has is beyond words.

[Natwell]

That “last for long” part is on immediate repeat.

[elrezamaasdorp]

I don't believe anyone can sing like She's amazingly incredibly talented.

[moniquebrown]

She just sings so effortless. Her voice range is always amazing to hear.

[sorayageloo]

❤ Denzel Washington's face says it all❤❤❤❤