Falu: "10 Things I want to say to a Black Man"

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  • Falu,as part of Taylor Mali's Page Meets Stage Series performs"10 Things I want to say to a Black Man" on a stage shared with Jeff Friedman. May 18, 2011. The Bowery Poetry Club, New York
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  • @Malaika880
    @Malaika880 8 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "Brother I would wear a dress for you……cross my legs for you" LOVE it

  • @tinaseke-stargell1966
    @tinaseke-stargell1966 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I love a blackman...I love to serve a blackman...I salute a blackman...the best gift God has given me...a black King!!!

  • @jameswolfe1144
    @jameswolfe1144 8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    That audience is dry
    She's amazing

  • @queenjoviva17
    @queenjoviva17 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Woman. You are more than an angel. You are fire. Alive. Burning with the life force that keeps us silly and emotional and more sane than any man can refuse. For we are from a similar breed of magician. And your Top 10 was magic. Blessings sister!

  • @aeedeeaeeable
    @aeedeeaeeable 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "Do not promise me the truth and lie cos I will set your valley of dry bones on fire" Classic! LooooL

  • @ecurryfit
    @ecurryfit 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    She just touched my soul!

  • @franinconverse
    @franinconverse 10 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love her voice and I want "Did I say I was from a different breed of magicians?" tattooed on me.

  • @strawberriez0
    @strawberriez0 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Her voice is so beautiful to listen to! "Women are silly and emotional; if in fact you find a woman that is serious and emotionless, she is insane." Every word in this poem is simply lovely!

  • @GabrielGabriel-xe9tk
    @GabrielGabriel-xe9tk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every black man had to have listened to this like it was a personal letter... like a crown around your head.

  • @KatlegoNzimande
    @KatlegoNzimande 11 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Its refreshing to hear poems like this, as well as Joshua Bennett's version, that glorify black men and women, instead of us falling prey to Eurocentric ideologies and hating each other.

  • @theevilmasterofhugs2
    @theevilmasterofhugs2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This got me really emotional. Her poem and the way she said it was so powerful. I looked at Joshua Bennett's 10 Things I Want To Say To A Black Woman and I liked it, but hers felt so much more real and raw and like...everything about women I admire and aspire to be like, passion, creativity, tenderness, intelligence, strength, wit and wisdom. I have so much love for her.

    • @franxk3228
      @franxk3228 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I fell in love with this poem.

    • @leilanirose3274
      @leilanirose3274 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Steph Smith Why compare though? It's two two different audiences. Hmm..

    • @tatianatati9516
      @tatianatati9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok Karen

    • @tatianatati9516
      @tatianatati9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leilanirose3274 right that why I left her with a response ok Karen white people are something else why did she even have to comment if she is just going to compare

  • @blastoiseddr
    @blastoiseddr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I just want to say that Falu is the most amazing poet I have ever watched. Beautiful work.

  • @kiba1crazyfan
    @kiba1crazyfan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is my 100th time watching this poem and it never gets old.

    • @rebz77
      @rebz77 ปีที่แล้ว

      Real eyes realize real lies

  • @CordovanSplotchVT
    @CordovanSplotchVT 10 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I thought I could handle this... until she said she wanted to use his tears for kool-aid.
    Then I just broke down laughing my ass off.

    • @Kanamafuhater17172
      @Kanamafuhater17172 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ctfu 😂😂😂😂

    • @BullsNKobefan
      @BullsNKobefan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss

    • @winstonmiller9649
      @winstonmiller9649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats the thing about the affect of art. Its effect on you was unexpexted. Some real artistic works can produce surprising reaction.
      Its like when i read Paul Gaugan's Polinesian "venus" described as a squat beauty.
      I just thought how could Someone say that.
      The description was right, but it was my perception that was in error, because while i could have appreciated squattness as personally attractive, I'd never before viewed it as venus like or widely beautiful.😊

  • @SheInPower
    @SheInPower 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Loved this. Just what I needed to inspire my black men appreciation post on my blog. Yes girl PREACH

  • @MsCrystalms
    @MsCrystalms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "YOU ARE MAGIC" never forget black men😁👏

  • @elizabethcooper2516
    @elizabethcooper2516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wowww!!! Amazing, pure unadulterated love & longing in the midst of her words. Black men are truly magic, so are black women.

  • @marian2781
    @marian2781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I love Blackman, I love my kings!!

    • @alwaysblack6480
      @alwaysblack6480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love you too!

    • @j.w_la
      @j.w_la 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We love u 2

  • @chloestewart1902
    @chloestewart1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most beautiful poems I've ever heard

  •  10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love her... and especially this piece

  • @TruthSeeker24
    @TruthSeeker24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great poetry from a great Sister Falu.

  • @debbiebruce4978
    @debbiebruce4978 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful, deep, magnificent...sooooo moving. Thank you

  • @TheMasterkyle79
    @TheMasterkyle79 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love her voice

  • @Vaelkyr666
    @Vaelkyr666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh. My. God. Falu's voice and words are so amazing. Such beauty. Thank you!!!

  • @mvblood
    @mvblood 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sista, sista sista, I couldn't have said it better myself. I thank the universe for your brilliance Queen!

  • @bertramdavis7120
    @bertramdavis7120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a story that reaches to the spirit of Black man, that reaches to the depth of his soul and tells him their is no him without that balance that only a Black woman can give. Wise up brothers the sistas are educating us.

  • @klbt7469
    @klbt7469 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Her voice is enchanting

  • @Schewschewan2000
    @Schewschewan2000 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This only has 26k views, uh uh something isnt right, this was beautfiful! Type in black man/white woman relationships or black woman/white man marriage and they pulling in ATLEAST 6 digit number views smh I love Black love, no matter how the media tries to brainwash me and other young people that interracial love is the way to go (there is nothing wrong with interracial

  • @J_bergger
    @J_bergger 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen her perform this for over 5 years. Her voice intoxicates you and it never gets old.

  • @jakestephenson33
    @jakestephenson33 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This woman's voice is my substitute for sitting by the ocean, breathing in the breeze whilst listening to the waves. It is truly the purest calm I can achieve and she has done this with words. Bless you. Namaste is not a strong enough blessing so the best I can do is say bless you and thank you. Between you, Sarah Kay, Harry Baker, Guante, and Sabrina Benaim I am steadily reminded of the good things in this world. Thank you all for what you do.

  • @onehappylady
    @onehappylady 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been listening to this poem for 9 years, waiting.

  • @franxk3228
    @franxk3228 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Where are the real ladies at? Miss one to recite me such beautiful praises. Adorable.

  • @SwaggiBaggi
    @SwaggiBaggi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was beautiful.

  • @Snook0626
    @Snook0626 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simply amazing Queen

  • @wxvyqueen5803
    @wxvyqueen5803 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice is just😩😩😩like there’s no words. And this is beautiful!!!!

  • @DJ23322332
    @DJ23322332 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your words, your voice-POWER!!!!

  • @mariambaraka3353
    @mariambaraka3353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing that I want to tell the Black man. - I Love you. I love the skin (Especially the chocolate ones and the deep voice.) My Father was a Black man. He passed away when I was little. The little girl in me misses him so much.

  • @chj2
    @chj2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sis, DO YA THANG! LOVE this piece! I got this piece on repeat and it never gets old. Thanks for giving us this piece.

  • @jessyy340
    @jessyy340 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    & I know beautiful is a women's word, but you are beautiful... You catch me staring ! Ughhhh I love !

  • @AmaraOmShazadi
    @AmaraOmShazadi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @starb1471
    @starb1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sister you are grace, beauty, and Queen. I do not use the word Queen loosely as everyone else because I know what it represents. U are a Queen because those words were royal and from the heart. Thanks for the vision and the love.

  • @ajamucollins4395
    @ajamucollins4395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just remembered how beautiful people and myself can be, beyond any possible words that can be put into or readable words

  • @AmbyRockZ12
    @AmbyRockZ12 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful. My heart is melted & mind slain yet again, by such artfully crafted works. I appreciate you sister!

  • @keybealle2904
    @keybealle2904 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6 is so true its about sacrifice and sacrifice only uhh breathtaking!

  • @night3angel
    @night3angel 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to listen to this again! Love it!

  • @moniepurple25
    @moniepurple25 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful! my goodness woman, you are amazing and beyond talented with words, you perform with such grace! woooo! i got chills!

  • @SILLYSQUAREoo
    @SILLYSQUAREoo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "Women r silly & emotional. If u in fact find 1 that is serious & emotionless that woman is insane." Wow!...maybe askin for a woman that ain't crazy is asking for a woman that is a cold robot. I'm completely rethinking women now!

  • @satasaba
    @satasaba 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    her speech is so strong i wish the best for her. and with those scripture quoting i pry to God he keeps her heart.ooh jesus

  • @professorellis985
    @professorellis985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love This. Made my heart warm in & out

  • @mrakvnm1
    @mrakvnm1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @kaboomjones
    @kaboomjones 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful! that poetry was so sweet and sincere, my eyes watered up a bit at her way of speaking.

  • @Sive_Nyanda
    @Sive_Nyanda 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "you can swim, can't you?" :), classic!!

    • @DealDoneCollection1
      @DealDoneCollection1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That one hits deep then back to where she said she not afraid of what they do in the dark

  • @keybealle2904
    @keybealle2904 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing i can listen to this ever day

  • @MissTishMaybJenae
    @MissTishMaybJenae 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ohhh...that is beautiful

  • @wowso4
    @wowso4 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! ❤️❤️

  • @user-bl4im5tu1v
    @user-bl4im5tu1v 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your lovely voice and your kind, heartfelt words soothe my mind. thank you

  • @atelierfrost
    @atelierfrost 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely beautiful. And tender, and passionate, and real.

  • @AStarr5
    @AStarr5 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice is breathtaking.

  • @johannajoaquin8341
    @johannajoaquin8341 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved it!

  • @lovestoryaddict
    @lovestoryaddict 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still LOVE this poem. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @annekay4841
    @annekay4841 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how she pulled together the water question at the end

  • @TheDiplomancer
    @TheDiplomancer 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice. I could fall asleep to it. Not in a bad way, but in a sort of, her voice sounds like a lullaby to the rain falling on a rooftop.

  • @chevvy427
    @chevvy427 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    She may have the most enchanting voice I've ever heard

  • @ion1399
    @ion1399 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This poem is from Falu's book "Ten things I want to say to a black man" came out in 2008-2009.Boom. pay homage.

  • @immaculateAMG
    @immaculateAMG 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was amazing

  • @jessyy340
    @jessyy340 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I love this !

  • @lucyalderton4230
    @lucyalderton4230 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was just amazing, so so amazing

  • @noonaltijani
    @noonaltijani 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice is divine

  • @marqus6312
    @marqus6312 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovering this, and am in tears

  • @denisedillinger1354
    @denisedillinger1354 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is amazing 🤩

  • @marian2781
    @marian2781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I feel like those 32 dislike are from white men!!

    • @TheBlkac1
      @TheBlkac1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correction its 46 now! Lol😂
      I'm glad that I watched this video. I just discovered that I'm magic🤩🙂😉

  • @alexiamathews55
    @alexiamathews55 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful piece of poetry.

  • @SW33TI316
    @SW33TI316 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this made me tear up. smh and she is gorgeous her voice is incredible, beautiful,

  • @OsoHeavyy
    @OsoHeavyy 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it

  • @johnkeithrobinson7399
    @johnkeithrobinson7399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    keep up the good work in you

  • @ASKpoeta
    @ASKpoeta 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @MissNatalonga
    @MissNatalonga 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous.

  • @latifahmmadi1479
    @latifahmmadi1479 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goosebumps

  • @Koribaby1
    @Koribaby1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh, I love her.

  • @KarinaMatlock
    @KarinaMatlock 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING POEM. Fave line #9

  • @DimityGirl
    @DimityGirl 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I adore her voice.

  • @EuphoricImpact
    @EuphoricImpact 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!

  • @LordPowerful7
    @LordPowerful7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVELY...

  • @ion1399
    @ion1399 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiius!!

  • @EstherNeema
    @EstherNeema 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loooooooooooooooooooooooooove it :D Beautiful

  • @whittasia
    @whittasia 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wish i could like this more than once

  • @LeafInTheWind88
    @LeafInTheWind88 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's great!!!

  • @tiarralovie6917
    @tiarralovie6917 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Goddess in her greatest form ❤♥💚

  • @Carriiee-zs4cy
    @Carriiee-zs4cy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    lord Jesus girl. your words, your voice, your message, your spirit.
    in love.

  • @moncherry1975
    @moncherry1975 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautifull

  • @sundayafternoontea
    @sundayafternoontea 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She has the same enchantment about her as Muhammad Ali does when they speak. Glorious.

  • @1Corin13
    @1Corin13 ปีที่แล้ว

    "You can swim, can't you?" Me : *grins while snapping* 😂🔥

  • @Hmmmmzzz
    @Hmmmmzzz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice!

  • @everythingcount5029
    @everythingcount5029 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sister 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jimwilljr83
    @jimwilljr83 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome

  • @AprilTaurus35
    @AprilTaurus35 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    She said it all when she said "You are magic, always magic"...

  • @cuetziezz
    @cuetziezz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    the accuracy makes me wanna cry
    I WORE A DRESS TOO 😂😂😂
    number three is nothing but truth

  • @bossalinarock7711
    @bossalinarock7711 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

  • @gavriellecave7660
    @gavriellecave7660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her voice. Wow

  • @MrSamuraki
    @MrSamuraki 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    aaww snap - did this come out before or after "JOSHUA BENNETT's - 10 THINGS I WANT TO SAY TO A BLACK WOMAN...this is really awesome