Every time I see her, the only word that comes to my mind is Queen. How she holds herself up, strong and regal, as she speaks. Even in her softer tones, I feel my world quake at just the raw emotion in her voice.
This was beautiful. I'm neither black nor white, but I did my BA in American cultural studies, especially race relations. What I came I across is really saddening. Racial thinking seems to be so deeply entrenched in US mindset, which is most obvious in the comments section. Sadly, so many of you black people don't know how beautiful you are and what a strong legacy you have.
i was born a white man, but i identify as a black woman, and i plan on covering this at my next local open mic. amazing piece! really speaks to our struggle
+Bob C Okay Bob what's your secret? Why are none of these crazy people replying to your comment but they're coming after me? Do you have a shield up or something? lol
you have some problems. that's honestly a racist and disgusting thing to say. if you're going to come here and come and expect to be able to peel away at the pride of our black brothers and sisters, you're dead wrong. racism is a disease to me, you should go to a doctor. it seems like you have a bad case of it.
Ernest Green who said she doesn't care about her self ..do u want her to be skinny n eat salads now that woman is beautiful everything that she us she may not be like that in your eyes but vele u a irrelevant
"they want to be me,but they won't let me be me"...wow
"I'm angry because I'm paying attention"
YES
@@jelly6023 this was STRONG!! I was a poet at the longe for years, come check my work :)
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"Everybody wants to be me but won't let me be me"😢
it's loud and it's angry and it's black and it's woman but she forgot mention CUTE
fvlani TRUE she's adorable
She slayed my entire life. Incredible.
" not prepared to raise a son that looks like his father" that's deep
"there is more shame in loving a black women than raping one."
I felt those words deep in my heart. She betta say that
when she said " they won't even cast darkskin women, to play darkskin women, in a movie about darksin women!" like yessssssssssss I felt that
Nina Simone movie is a good example
"Im mad because you still asking to touch my hair. "Speak 🙂
"I'm unprepared to raise a son that looks just like his father" this🙌🙌🙌👆 daaaamn! preach it Imani
“this country think they slick”😭✊🏾
She snatched the words outta my mouth when we finally stand up like her is when we will finally have a union✊🏾
And you have every right to be, Sis! Dope poem! Say that again and again!
Peace and Love.
"everybody wants to be me but they won't let me be me"
keep on shining regardless of the ignorance shown by others, your words are powerful
Shining is a choice!!! I was a poet at the longe for years, come check my work :)
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"I'm unprepared to raise a son that looks just like his father " THAT HIT DEEP 🙌🏽
Ya'll calling this racist don't get it, speak the power girl I feel it.
Felt every word! powerful piece
This is true and beautiful, amazingly indescribable. She is so gorgeous! 😍
"...filled these lips with every yes'm and no-suh this side of the Civil War."
Whoa.
deep. tremendously deep 😢 made me tear up 💔
Every time I see her, the only word that comes to my mind is Queen. How she holds herself up, strong and regal, as she speaks. Even in her softer tones, I feel my world quake at just the raw emotion in her voice.
“I’m disgusted that there is more shame in loving a black woman then raping one.” Damn. That one hurt.
You're still amazing, Imani!! Every moment was powerful. Thank you for your words.
❤❤✨ "won't even cast dark skinned women in a movie about dark skinned women"
#blackgirlmagic
This was amazing
The comments are making me sick though.
Ugh people have so much hate
I heard that girl 👏👏✨ this poem gave me chills
a lot of white tears in these comments😂... why?
Mya Little because people are ignorant
Preach 😭🙏
Great poem!
every body wants to be me, but they wont let me be me.....
Amazing, Imani Cezanne.
oooooo i got chills
Yesss preach!
The white people in the back 😂😂😂
I love it. I love her!
"I'm disgusted that there's more shame in loving a black woman than raping one " 😭😭😭😭
IM SHOOK
Loved this
Miss Imani, YOU ARE AMAZING...
Wow, this was really good.
wow wow she is good.
"There's more shame in loving a Black woman than raping one".... Oh fuck 😢
loved this !!
Intense Poem, Love it!!!
get that!
FUCKING BRILLIANT.
❤👊🏽Yes!
Speak Mama!!!
that hits me hard, as a black man
This was beautiful. I'm neither black nor white, but I did my BA in American cultural studies, especially race relations. What I came I across is really saddening. Racial thinking seems to be so deeply entrenched in US mindset, which is most obvious in the comments section.
Sadly, so many of you black people don't know how beautiful you are and what a strong legacy you have.
AMAZING!
FIERCE!!!!! Fierce!!!!
Come on sis!!✊✊
#truth
if you haven't been to Da Poetry Lounge, you gotta go.
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow x 10000000000
I loved this . They laughing don’t sit right with me tho
The white people in the back look so uncomfortable
yhup that would be a rewind for me.😂
YES
Perfect ❤❤❤❤
Playing this today 5 PM EST.Tuesday!!Voice it Radio.com
MAD dope :D
i love you!
talk to em
Oh my these comments are sad.
i was born a white man, but i identify as a black woman, and i plan on covering this at my next local open mic. amazing piece! really speaks to our struggle
All these negative, racist comments! Just like ignorant people to argue looks and not points.
These comments are gross
Literal KWEenEWNE!!!1111!
can someone give me the words to this??
This is the Angry Black Woman, wannabe martyr for #BlackLivesMatter, who was booted from a American Airlines flight.
+Bob C Okay Bob what's your secret? Why are none of these crazy people replying to your comment but they're coming after me? Do you have a shield up or something? lol
+Jessica Schwer Fuck off bitch
+Sandra M. I have no idea
you have some problems. that's honestly a racist and disgusting thing to say. if you're going to come here and come and expect to be able to peel away at the pride of our black brothers and sisters, you're dead wrong. racism is a disease to me, you should go to a doctor. it seems like you have a bad case of it.
but you clicked on this didn't you..?
She looks like Amy Schumer.
everybody wants to look spanish !😃😃😃
lol joking
This shit makes me hungry for pancakes
Imagine that chip on your shoulder consuming all of your time and energy. Life is too short too cry about the color of your skin.
MLK would be ashamed of your hate.
+johnfalcon84 I guess we'll never know since white people killed him.
+Tashwampa Fuck off you stain
You can't deny the facts.
Tashwampa The fact is, you are a stain on any society that has the misfortune of finding you in it.
Damn I guess that's too bad for me huh??? :(
She's angry because no sane person finds her attractive in any way.
RevucumberTechUSA bitch please if u don't like her n stuff no one cares she is beautiful mayb not in ur eyes but vele u a irrelevant
I think you mean angry racist.
Your a fucking idiot.
Angolana If you intend to be a sanctimonious git and call somebody an idiot, then you'd best be sure to get your grammar correct, you fucking moron.
Macca95 how though
Macca95 how was it racist? Shes speaking truth
still angry huh? can't help ya'll enjoy the bottom of the barrel
she should really get mad at McDonald's or the game hungry hungry hippo for telling her story without permission
All I heard was victim victim victim
Does she NOT look like Amy Schumer..... just saying.... it good but she looks likes Amy.
She needs to stop eating so much if she really cares about herself!
This is actually the most irrelevant comment I have ever read. Kindly fuck off, my guy.
Ernest Green who said she doesn't care about her self ..do u want her to be skinny n eat salads now that woman is beautiful everything that she us she may not be like that in your eyes but vele u a irrelevant
oooooo i got chills