3-year-old who wowed 'Windy City LIVE' audience with 'Hey, Black Child' poem reading writes a book

As "Windy City LIVE" nears its final episode on Sept. 3, we're checking in with some of our most memorable guests. Remember Pe’Tehn Raighn-Kem Jackson? She wowed our audience with a reading of Useni Perkins' poem "Hey, Black Child" when she was just 3 years old and then returned for an encore when she was 4. She's just turned 10 and is quite the busy young lady, writing her own books, doing voiceovers and acting in episodes of "The Chi" on Showtime!
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[@anrarmstr]

She's so well spoken 🥰❣

[@emmarosie18]

At three years old, Payton was gorgeous and amazing! Firstly, to create that poem and secondly to memorize her poem. And lastly, at three, she knew exactly what she was writing about and how to say the words! She’s amazing in the manner in which she articulates!! Also, tell the young lady who hosts to NEVER ask a child which sibling is their favorite!!! It’s indelicate and could hurt a relationship between siblings cause someone thought they were being funny. They weren’t. Also, be careful what you say to a child cause they are like Elephants, they NEVER FORGET! It will come back to haunt you. In this case, Val and Payton got equal chances of learning from each other and sharping new things together! A rewarding experience for both of them those lucky girls

[@locdnloaded09]

Yes but she didn't write the poem she did when she was three. It was written by Useni Eugene Perkins

[@IamMsQuitaB]

Ohhhh it's so good to see this young baby😊 I loved her poem "Hey Black Child".

[@khalise213]

SHE GREW UP SO MUCH

[@ADA5611]

SHE ADORABLE AND GIFTED LITTLE GIRL. BEAUTIFUL.

[@hAmDiA693]

Her parent did good teaching her she is so intelligent.

[@Amiyah_s]

All I can say is wow👏🏽😮

[@BayleeJohnson-ki4mu]

She’s a blessed child🥰

[@tyray1331]

She's a beautiful young lady. What an amazing Woman she will become.. PROUD parents I know she has & what Blessed little brother & sister she has having her as a Big Sister to over look them. I SMILED during this whole video 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@Jstarry48]

I love her humble attitude

[@queenroyalty7550]

In total awe of this young one!!

[@blossomtea9516]

She's so smart and kind

[@joycefrazier3445]

What a blessing she is, so amazing!

[@Steve33-c4o]

Thank you for sharing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scarpiongirl6172]

Wow I am so proud of her "You go Black Child" 💯💪💪💪💪

[@FamilyKalonji]

This grl is amazing

[@taneshaedwards5962]

What an amazing young woman!

[@lanreigbagbosan5660]

I loved her poem hey black child

[@GenerationfleX897]

this is why two parenting home is so important. good job mom and dad and to that beautiful girl keep striving

[@sylvesTAU]

I knew a single mom who taught her son this when he was also 3 or 4 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@reginaldfairfield]

@@sylvesTAU ... right. What an odd comment. Lol

[@tuneabd5781]

You can do this payton! from YOUNGER to older 👵👵👵👵i am so so proud of you!!!!!

[@seanvales391]

When anyone, especially kids can read and comprehend life is better. Being able to articulate thoughts in a coherent manner helps others clearly understand an individuals perspective,needs and wants. READING AND COMPREHENSION IS FUNDAMENTAL 👍❤🙏 Absolutely great job🔥🦾shout out to the entire family and ABC 7 Chicago.

[@ynchan4813]

Amazing😻

[@prophetesssunshinegoddess3598]

She has grown up.

[@citizenm9590]

I hope her parents have more children they are truly a blessing. I have 3 children and I wished I had mote children now im old

[@mosesubf1758]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@reginaldfairfield]

Goooo, niece!!!

[@yasminvaughn2975]

I think its great about Petehn!

[@sistertonyah8039]

❤️

[@Fhamore]

You go BLACK CHILD

[@reginaldfairfield]

🥰😍😍

[@kenzieshannon7422]

July 22 in my birthday

[@queenroyalty7550]

An entire year ago and only 20 (two being mine) comments. Crazy.

[@Jaquincy00]

Hey black children

[@angelmoore6090]

Hi

[@Speaknyl]

I know her

[@RayshawnHarris-e2q]

Hey black child😂

[@bryantparker9963]

Utyyt🎉ytttt😢

[@royal_eternal]

If I was eligible to vote... This is all I need to vote maga... Don't need too much