3-year-old blows away audience with poem for Black History Month!

This little DYNAMO is a must see, and she's from right here in Chicago! Meet 3-year-old Pe’Tehn Raighn-Kem from Bronzeville! Take a look of her performing “Hey, Black Child” on Windy City Live!
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She brought chills to by body... Preach it lil mama AMEN!

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LEZLIE BARRIENTEZ. this is so cute😜😜

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Maddie Sayles yes it is i agree 100%

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[@dougmorton4947]

How can ANYONE NOT like this!?! GOD BLESS THIS CHILD!!!

[@carlamarie7532]

2020, I think this video should be to every kid. "Hey Black Child" was always one of my favorite poems. This darling had so much charisma at such a young age.

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Love

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Hello

[@siimplyysoph2972]

She is in my school

[@YogiiiBae]

I love how Londrelle used this on his song “Black girl magic”

[@retalbtaylor370]

Every time she said “hey, black child….” My face erupted in a huge smile! She not only smart, but has great timing as well. Beautiful beautiful child, pretty baby, hope their little boy will stand out too, and with this little girl as big sis, I know he will! I’m a poet myself, and she blew me away with her reading!❤️

[@amirawallace3218]

Wow! That's amazing for a 3- yrs. old child because I would have completely forgot my lines.❤💚💜💙

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Amira Wallace I know right

[@bumpadooo]

That is parenting! Well done mom n dad. She is precious and blessed with that beautiful family.

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100% agree

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100% agree

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👏🏽

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[@michelobjohn1]

Hey Black Child, you make me Proud.....

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[@melissanelson6295]

Was the most beautiful sight, I have ever seen ,mom and dad ,great job,she could be the next president, she has my vote

[@tahereh6785]

That's Racist.

[@sunnyjupixer149]

tahereh kabiri it’s actually not racist, racist is when you’re making fun of someone by their culture.

[@l.carlton4639]

It's not racist. You said that bec you're not acquainted w/racial injustices, &/or constant racist inequalities. It's, instead, a lovely child exclaiming to others of her race that 'they say you're worthless, ugly, & stupid, but know that you're beautiful, & you Can be a great, productive, successful person! So let NO one hinder you!' She's just 3?! She was excellent! I love All ppl.

[@janet840]

This made me tear up. As an educator makes me proud her family encourages her to read and expand her horizons.

[@martinchukwuezi8590]

Around 2:47 I wanted to cry she is an inspiration to all👏👏💗💗💗💗😁😁😁😁😁God bless her and her family Good job mom and Dad

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[@angelanderson3859]

She didn't just sweat the words, it's evident that she understands what the poem is speaking of.

[@xLatinAssazzin]

But yet when a Hispanic gets shot where the whole black lives matter at

[@bubblykamii9296]

@@xLatinAssazzin what does that have to do with this

[@johannadillu2394]

Wow !what a blessed black child, keep up black children,by Grace of God we can.

[@noellove4446]

She is so inspiring and so smart and beautiful. Every black child needs to hear this .that is why I am listing to it.

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Nice kudos ❤❤❤

[@phillyoung763]

SHE IS AMAZING. GOD POURED OUT HIS GIFTS AND BLESSINGS ON THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL.

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Your right

[@diddidd1366]

SHE IS YOU SAY IT!!! BOOO :)

[@jakejohnson8333]

God had nothing to do with this, and everything to do with her parents

[@diddidd1366]

@@jakejohnson8333 ok first she can say whatever she want ok well god blessed her ok

[@thebullwhisperer916]

"God" is satan

[@AngelicDevil152]

I hope one day she becomes a spoken poet or a motivational speaker. The way her confidence and voice resonates throughout the entire room is absolutely amazing. Not to mention the fact that she's only three years old; she has huge potential!

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[@c.calliecoleman1531]

When she finished my first thought was future President. I actually had chills come over me. I think we all needed this dose of medicine.

[@nas84payne]

1:40 “Can you teach me how to learn something in a week?” “Noooo” 😂 love her confidence.

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[@loveanpeace4eva]

This gave me shivers! And she is on point! People LISTEN when children speak! She is beautiful!

[@barbmcelderry9164]

People do listen because THEY ARE CHILDREN.

[@jayladoe7664]

2020 we still HERE FOR THIS !!!

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Yep

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Aye wassup. Happy we got her.☺

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Yep. I just got here.

[@hypernovaneedsachillpill7088]

A three year old has more speaking confidence than most people in the room Let's be honest most people Everywhere

[@pdig2963]

She is absolutely Adorable !!!!!! How can you put thumbs down on a beautiful child like that 😪

[@ronaldrain1455]

The world is crazy 🤪 someone will always hate you for no reason.

[@barbmcelderry9164]

@@ronaldrain1455 No reason…NO REASON?

[@missunapologetic3436]

This bought tears to my eyes, everyone would love to have a child like her😘

[@livvytodlivvytodd2379]

My daughter read very well at 4! You have to spend quality time with your children! An absolute must! So proud of these little children that are so Advanced because of the love, care, and time someone took to make this happen!

[@lahdivahdiachiever6792]

Awww this is so sweet, she's super talented and beautiful and blessed.

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Heyyyy she rocks, wow OMG!!!!

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Cute

[@citizenofnowhere7776]

Super talented?

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citizenofnowhere777 oh do u mind bitch?huh

[@su-rv2uq]

@@rickelshalindsay5612 she is talented at memorizing, that is all. She has no comprehension of what she is saying. Just parroting.

[@cosmicblessings2060]

Why my over emotional self almost cry at the end? This is beautiful. The family is beautiful and the way she is reciting it is beautiful. 10/10 great job parents!

[@mydogsteppedona4431]

Not from the US but I noticed how black children really can articulate so well at young ages in America, confident children too. Bless those little souls. This made me smile 💕

[@prophetesssunshinegoddess3598]

Well, that is a kind thing to say.

[@ohwhatelse]

SOME black children can, as you say, articulate, etc... SOME children of ANY race, color, or creed can do extraordinary things. SOME are naturally gifted, SOME are taught--- as this little cutie has been. SOME children are gifted but, are never recognized bcz of poverty, injustice, environment, beliefs.... but to say "...black children can..." do whatever is an injustice to all other children who ALSO can.... so, i found that to be a strange comment. bless all children, bless all ppl, bless you...

[@cheryldill1107]

If you'd interact with some, you'd know. Most families that I know accept nothing less.

[@Lilli5207]

Really? That’s why she forgot the ‘d’ in child?…😂

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omg she made my day I love her

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[@rikayapartlow]

Pe'Tehn, girl you give me LIFE!!!!!!!!! So precious!!!! Three years old, and already full of Black Pride! I love it!!!! Her parents are doing an awesome job with her!!!!!!

[@keithalindsey3766]

She did a phenomenal job. I can't imagine what kind of an individual would be so negative and give her a thimbs down.

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Me!

[@emos4lifer861]

@@barbmcelderry9164 THEN WHO WAS TALKING TO YOU????????

[@calmdown.8213]

prolly upset that it targets black children instead of all children

[@deannayork9128]

She's so precious.

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DeAnna York 110% we must protect at all costs 🥺💗

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@@anahorvath7727 Absolutely!!!!

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she's going to be a smart young woman when she grows up

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deep entropy crazy

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Andrea Michelle she all ready is

[@srowe3534]

To memorize all the words is phenomenal. Well done Mum and Dad. Keep up the good work with her.

[@1NitaJAustin]

This video will never get old....Love watching it every now and then..."HEY BLACK CHILD"

[@deniseshirley6087]

She is an old spirit sent from heaven to inspire us all. 😇🤗💖

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I can't even believe she had the courage to do this I am so thankful that we have people who care about other races I am so happy that she got up here and the movement's was awesome! I'm 14 and I can't remember the first stanza of the poem!!!!

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She's great

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I'm so proud of her. She is such a beautiful child, with such EXCELLENT potential. This is truly amazing. :)

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Hey

[@Tsmi169]

That fact that 5.4k disliked this video is confirmation that there are some miserable souls on earth! She performed amazingly!

[@estreiapalomarezidi1002]

@Teneshia Smith thiae were the racist hun, but I do believe some black women most likely down voted it too, it’a not about them being miserable they just want to discourage blacks/mixed people from reaching their full potential we must be elegant, polished, educated and respected like the Chinese and Asians are and the best way to do that if to leave all the ratchet behaviour/mindset and street talk behind. We will be free only if we want to be. She is very common, all my nieces and nephews are like her, well-balanced fun but also highly intelligent and advanced.

[@bernicecooper5640]

I agree. We need to instill positivity and encouragement in our babies at an early age. Television programs are good at promoting everything under the sun. Why not encouragement!! Little one's are dealing with adult issues, no fault of their own. Let's spread positivity instead of negativity.

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[@FYC-AyeWake]

I am crying...with tears of AMAZING joy.. From out of the mouth of babes is TRUTH.. BEAUTIFUL amazing lil Sista...keep up the inspiration lil Angel..

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"Hey black chiiiild..." I can't too cute! 😆

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This is super super cute!

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Absolutely outstanding! We hear you😊

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She is smart

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[@Jesusgurl11]

Sooooo inspiring!!! I wonder where she is now. Her parents did an excellent job!! I know she’s doing great things!!! Keep letting the Lord use you!!

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This was so beautiful 😍 she is so smart reading talking ! Amazing.

[@clrkdnise105]

She was amazing and to be 3... what a beautiful smart blessing

[@kaiyeem]

Wow, I've just been inspired at age 42 by a 3 year old.

[@teenlife3659]

The most inspiring kid I've ever seen

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Kaiyeem Walker You old

[@brii2743]

@@bellasrobloxvideos5481 Gurlllll there are people older then him gon' somewhere -_-

[@nancycatt471]

She is so adorable 😍 Nancy ❤️

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Yeah

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Blessed child with blessed parents. Love this,Wow

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Tu

[@monawalker3978]

Oh my very inspiring l was able read at age 4 , my parents taught me and 2 brothers like ths black child during the 60s.. Such a blessing to c that these patents are caring on a legacy n ths day!! Proud of child and parents. Black power!!

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Awww what a cuteie she is

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No I'm not ugly

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I agree

[@goldgold.]

The girl is clever , adorable and cute. God bless her and protect her. Luv you from Kenya

[@jesusloveshismum]

God bless you little one, you make everyone who has a heart happy! and you are teaching us all

[@lisahutson7341]

Amazing beautiful little girl! Keep her centered she was truly blessed😇

[@deeharris1504]

touches my heart so. So many black children/adults need to recite this and feel this.

[@HORSES4LIFE1320]

This girl is gorgeous, and smart with a lot of attitude. You go conquer the world. xx

[@sunkanmiobideyi5585]

God bless you child. You will continue to grow and learn good values in life. More grace to the parents who invested time and love in her. May you not be disappointed.

[@trishaesco4640]

I love to see this child keep growing and love to you and your family!😉

[@violalockett4500]

I am just blown away. Jesus lives in this child. Her parents are doing a yoem job raising her. VL

[@stitchyduck]

Now watch her become president at 12 years old. Edit side note: this girl is preaching for black lives at 3. When I was 3, I ate the dirt from the local playground.

[@nongonuna9384]

nice

[@songsalieri]

Naw, she's too smart to be made a puppet. I would trust her as a child over our current choices though. Pe'Tehn for President!

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Lol true

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XX

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very good parents give Mom and Dad the credit

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she is a wonderful girl she is a wonderful singer she all has to all of you Happy

[@deannayork9128]

Oh my goodness, she's such a cutie.

[@largerthanlife8974]

As a an adult, listening to and watching her on the stage had inspired me to do better and to achieve more. My second time coming back to watch this video since the first day I saw it. Thank you Pe' Pe'!

[@joancoleman9390]

What an adorable little girl, and so smart! Such good, loving parents!!!

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awwww she is cute

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Nykhia Scott oh and we're I live

[@alexisaddison5301]

all she was trying to say was she was cute so you're ass need to mind your own bussiness but oh wait u don't have any

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deep entropy okay I will

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Alexis Addison r u talking to me

[@kerryannlee.217]

2020 and still watching....... Little miss you inspired me.." hey black child I can be what I want to be" 💖💖😄😄

[@portiamulangaphuma3619]

2021 n still watching

[@lindamulholland8512]

She is going to do great things when she gets older ! Such a sweet child ! She did that with such heart and soul ! Good luck in all you do in the future !

[@lissettemartinez8100]

Omg !! God bless her always !! 🤗💖💖💖she is sooooo darn adorable & intelligent. Her parents did an outstanding job

[@CarolynGerhart]

GREAT JOB!!! She's got it all, God Bless Her ❤

[@ivandosanjosmilambo7273]

Amazing! She's so smart!!! I love it! I'm training my students here in Mozambique to perform this poem and they're so motivated watching your performance... Congrats 👏🎉

[@sarahleye9513]

So beautiful, I really admire her smartness and beauty. Keep soaring great child.

[@venitajelks8856]

She is AMAZING! you as her parents are blessed

[@mayrarosario4002]

freaking AMAZING !!!!!!! what a poem, it's so powerful and meaningful for a child . Her parents are doing a great job. She has amazing parents, apple don't fall far from the tree. Blessings to them

[@SunnyRay-lu3yp]

This is beautiful! Bless her and her family!

[@sheiliawas8984]

Absolutely beautiful well done and I will past this video on to encourage the young and grown old adults who have lost their way ! young lady you have made me proud of you. May God continually bless this beautiful family.

[@melissalewis4020]

She’s a goddess and she knows it she spoke to my soul .. indigenous people are remembering who they are .. a beautiful time to be alive ✨✨beautiful 💫

[@michellehunter9762]

The Children are Our Future. And I'm feeling Good.

[@toniglass2443]

What a blessing this so inspiring for all parents and grandparents.

[@dannyred5710]

Children are a gift they can heal you God bless her she's adorable ❤

[@JamilahRenae]

My heart was filled with joy listening to her, my eyes are filled either tears. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!

[@condrakia]

now that little girl was preaching

[@CorRhyia]

True that

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I love this child

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this little child very brave

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Precious, beautiful and intelligent young inspirational Peyton Jackson reciting this brilliant poem with everyone.......PRICELESS! Loved it!

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[@katiehaneef3314]

I don't under stand why people would not like it she was beautiful black smart at 3 imagine her at 13,?? Love it 💯 ❤️❤️

[@Cinnamon5510]

Katie Haneef People who did not like What they heard and saw are not African Americans .

[@MekaScott-bj3un]

I love it! It’s inspiring to see a 3-year old doing her thing! You’re exceptional excellent!

[@tbeautifulmelodies9820]

this is phenomenal!!!

[@quandajamison2081]

awwww she so cute and smart

[@user-oq4um6yl6d]

My faith in our future has been reaffirmed by this little angel God bless her ,love and happiness ,may they follow her all the day's of her life .

[@mi_bulle_ha_noname3775]

She is beautiful and all of them is the true representation of the black community of being excellent. What you see in the music videos or on TV is just a facade people. THIS is true excellence. THIS is what Black History is all about. That family has a good home , agood background, the parents are married and excellence and education is a part of the foundation beating all of the stereotypical... This does my soul proud. HEY BLACK CHILD.

[@withoutatrace2208]

The first time I seen this it moved and inspired me SOOO much it brought me to TEARS!!!!! Tears of happiness!!!!! What a great FEELING!!!!!! GREAT JOB PARENTING!!!!!! GREAT job SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!

[@amiyahuniquee_]

She said “ hey 👋🏾 black Chile”🤣🤣

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[@Queenstalk0812]

She’s 3 so hush

[@amiyahuniquee_]

Ma Seer Tye Wize I know I was just sayin it was so cute

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Lol

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[@liliaolsen7708]

👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ What a beautiful little girl. So smart. So precious. What incredible parents. I did the same …read to my kids while in the womb played all kinds of music.. both my kids grew up so blessed with so many gifts. 🙏🏼🥰❤️

[@jeanbrown9987]

When I saw this I had my baby girl learn it, and she along with my grandson read it at school for Black History Month. Then my daughter performed it at church. LOVE this poem.

[@saundrabrown1873]

Wow what a wonderful future this child will have🙌

[@dalonshathomas8256]

Yes!!I'm all for this,teach them at a young age,we as parents are there first teachers,Good job parents👌👍👏👏👏

[@salmanurmalita8068]

she's so beautiful and adorable omg. look at that confidence she has! i wish i have it too :")

[@sunshine12330]

just magnificent!! 🖐🏽 baby girl, auntie have nothing but love and admiration for you little soul sista!! keep winning baby girl!!! great job mom and dad!!

[@lloyd2937]

she is so beautiful.....like how did she learn so fast

[@deno1235]

she learned in the womb

[@Samantha10887]

Dramatic walk? Naw, I saw a walk of confidence and a young lady doing her thing proudly ! 😍

[@labturtle2978]

YEAH!

[@JalayshaJefferies]

Years later I still love this video ❤

[@caroleancraig366]

The beauty is in her heart and her spirit. Every parent or caregiver can inspire a child to be loving and confident. Just like her parents, we can inspire excellence in our children and ourselves. I encourage each of you to buy one book a month for a child. Read to them and with them. Let them see the excellence in you!

[@dakotawilson8136]

When I was 3 I had did this in my graduation now I'm 8 Anr I still remember the poem

[@Kimberly-yt6nn]

OMG 😍 I just love her . To cute and so smart. Great job mom and dad.

[@ricardocasimir8097]

My heart just melted she’s so adorable ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and she’s so smart

[@ZMWise]

I am truly stunned. The emphasis on each individual word blew me out of the water. The poem alone is beyond powerful, but from the performance of a child makes it more effective, methinks. This fellow Chicago poet is going places!!

[@uniquejohnson2722]

She has a bright future ahead of her

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[@taragates9612]

she is to cute

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she to cute to me

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[@alanfordyce7256]

Moved to tears , wot a kid but always remember !!! Humble, humble, humble " shine on crazy diamond "

[@angiecarter3065]

So proud of the 3 year old keep up excellent learning skills