Ariana Brown - Supremacy

[@bqwadseertg]

What an incredible poem, you can hear the sadness and pure emotion in her voice...

[@alahmadinoor]

This was my poetry teacher! She's wonderful!

[@Mistersocksssssss]

You're so lucky to have her!

[@sarawexler4953]

This did not get enough applause!

[@pbrown051985]

Sara Wexler Because they didn't understand it

[@emana3704]

Why can't I like this more than once?

[@veronicaalleyne]

save it into your favorites

[@bywaterwino3976]

This really moved me. I am a white girl and I hesitate to post this comment. I know this piece isn’t for me but I want you to know the writing is beautiful and the delivery even more so. Really really special. It’s gonna stick with me for a while I think

[@Nouranbha]

Same. She honestly deserves so much more attention for her poems

[@amiyamarshall7148]

The fact that you can say that means you are one of the good ones. We love you. You are a gift❤️

[@timiciabrooks]

@Sick Aisle There's nothing in her original comment that is self-hating. She's just acknowledging that this particular poem sends a message she can't relate to, but she wanted to express her admiration for the writing and delivery. That's it. Nothing self-hating or negative about the original comment or any of the replies. And her hesitation to post her comment doesn't have to mean she's guilty about being white. She might just be trying to be really considerate of the fact that comment sections like these are one of the few safe spaces black people, but more specifically black girls, have when speaking on topics like race. Because way too many people equate talking about race with being racist in itself. Which is the same toxic bullshit that keeps conversations that could make actual positive change from happening. So yeah, white people who practice having consideration and respect for safe spaces of people of color instead of being defensive are "the good ones".

[@Clouden3]

God, so many emotions from this piece. Sadness at the girl knowing the limits of this world, anger at the black man blaming the black woman, confusion over not knowing the answer to the question in what version do black women win. So much in all of this. It's heartbreaking and passionate and so well thought out. It's the type of poem I aspire to write. I apologize for the black men who have stepped over you under the guise of miscegenation.

[@Victoria-kw4ht]

That was really powerful

[@Prettyybrowngirl]

"Hold the heart of my sisters" fav part❤

[@jamescameronfrancisco1295]

wow!! that ending when she says.. "in what story did black women win?" got me shivers!! that was deep girl!~

[@vvlp7444]

This channel always has something inspiring! It's amazing!

[@pharmacutie]

every single poem ariana performs kills me. i love you so much

[@ortem000]

You and your words are beautiful Ariana.

[@Nouranbha]

I love her writing. I just want to binge watch her works

[@nyawalusaka7799]

This gave me chills....

[@pbrown051985]

Had to play this back 3 times speak it baby I love it... much respect...

[@meg-7457]

Beautiful

[@MissMikey239]

Yes!

[@yheuken4766]

you just won..beauty and power

[@Roisin647]

In a perfect world, skin colour should not even be a question. You are all beautiful no matter what tone of colour you are.

[@ritamp7758]

Wow

[@RockyJSquirrel06]

Thank you for this.

[@asias3000]

fucking amazing

[@meanderinganxiety6256]

I liked this poem, it was a really new and interesting perspective to me because in my High-school growing up, the girl who all the boys were in love with was a dark skinned girl and she and I used to laugh together at lunch when boys would beg to go out with her, meanwhile I was lighter skinned and getting rejected by everybody. I always find it fascinating how we can go our whole lives thinking we have an understanding based on our experience, just to find out someone feels the opposite. I am still friends with her to this day and she is already married and I can't imagine anyone ever rejecting her because even to this day people talk about how beautiful she is. I also didn't realize that complimenting people made it seem like I was uncomfortable around them. I always compliment people with naturally curly hair because I've always wanted it and my hair doesn't hold a curl. It makes me feel bad that anyone(even if just one person) feels that I'm trying to assert my self as superior when in reality I've never felt anything except inferior to absolutely everyone. Such a strange world. Wish I had someone to have a discussion with this about so they could explain their perspective.

[@carmen6595]

you bring an interesting perspective it is not my job to educate you on the experience of women of color (not sure if you are a woman of color yourself since you put light skinned rather then white) But I will say this... remember she is also talking about superiority in this poem...so i think the fact that you can in fact compliment someone without feeling like you are offending them or seeming like you are just trying to be comfortable around them is in itself a privilege and something superior over us as women of color who can't really do that... again with superiority, she is talking about the very fact that black women are last choice and never win...she uses historical examples and anecdotal examples. she is talking about power dynamics and systems of oppression towards black women...how black women never get the sorry, they don't get the success, they don't get the win, they don't get the "boy" i think the fact that all you took from this was her saying the black boy picked a white girl over her, shows how privileged you are. I understand that your experience probably had you hear this more then everything else said in the poem but it just goes to show her point even more... Finally, I am not sure if you meant for it to sound this way but the way you say your story...you make it seem like boys should have preferred you because you are lighter skinned...meanwhile being lighter skinned you were still getting rejected and your darker skinned friend was preferred. It just shows that you don't understand the story because just because boys did not prefer you the lighter skinned friend growing up, doesn't mean you are still not more superior and privileged that is all, thanks for your comment.

[@meanderinganxiety6256]

Carmen, I don't understand why you are being so aggressive towards me. I know this is a sensitive matter, but I was nothing but polite and merely asking to be educated. Exchanges like this are the reason why there is such an uneducated divide. Because even when someone admits they know very little and openly asks to have an educational discussion, they get abrasive responses. Furthermore, I made it quite clear that I didn't feel that I should've been getting the guys in high school, which would have been very obvious to you if you spent more time trying to build a conversation rather than destroy it before it begins. Again, I know this is a sensitive matter, so I'm trying not to be to defensive in my response. But just remember that communication is the only thing that is going to settle the divide and if you leave no room for it, you are only pushing us father apart. Which is really sad, because I'm sure we are both good people. Spread love not hate and stay safe out there🖤

[@jaceyjacobs4013]

She wasn't aggressive though? And I really don"t think pointing out your relative privilege is the same thing as "shutting down the conversation".

[@bywaterwino3976]

I’m a white girl - not sure about you . I think what’s important is to just listen. A piece like this isn’t about you or me. We have a bad habit of not listening. It’s ok. We’ve got our own shit but have to acknowledge we are privileged. We didn’t make it this way but we’ve benefited from it. We have to give others the space that frankly doesn’t belong to us. I often have the same reaction as you. I have good intentions when I ask the same questions or tell my experiences. The problem is it’s not about me or my story. It’s someone else’s story and I try really really hard to shut up and listen. I get you meant well. I suspect us well meaning light skinned people are EXHAUSTING. There are many many good articles, podcasts etc out there to learn more about the subject of white privilege. Hope this helps Take care

[@carmen6595]

Hannah, the fact that you think I was being aggressive shows you yourself are not open to have this conversation... because you get defensive. Folks of color always try to have these conversations, but white folks automatically assume their is aggression and anger behind the comments stated (not all of course). I was merely explaining the poem and no where did I see myself being aggressive...I even stated at the end that I was unsure whether or not you meant for your comment to sound the way it did about your darker skinned friend being preferred over you...because I don't know how you meant for that comment to sound. That is the problem with having these conversations over the internet. people assume that their is a certain emotion behind a comment made, when it is not. But for folks of color, even in person these conversations are shut down. White folks automatically assume there is anger and aggression and hate behind comments and expressions made. (again not all of course). and they never seem to understand the historical trauma and the hurt behind what is being said. This poem is more about the generational trauma, the pain, the historical hurting, the inequality, and the systems of oppression still in place that covertly and overtly hurt folks of color to this day. And that has been passed on from generations before her and yet you did not listen or see it in that way. Anyway your whole response to my previous comment just sounds condescending and as if you are belittling me and what I said by saying I was being aggressive and "spreading hate not love." It your decision to interpret my comment how you interpreted it for yourself. If you want to assume I was being aggressive rather then trying to have a conversation and explain this poem and respond to your comment, go right ahead that is your choice. ...right now I am feeling annoyed, not mad so don't think that...annoyed, just because this is exactly why folks of color can't talk to white folks about this "sensitive matter" To me, it ain't sensitive, just be straight up, say what is on your mind, ask questions, wonder in front of others, learn from others, listen to understand from others, not to just respond to others. I don't know anyway I guess I am done ranting jaja. Take care of yourself and happy halloweeen

[@phiosopher8712]

Wow 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nat-gv8fy]

made me sad ):

[@Skyelea23luv2danceSL23]

so powerful

[@ellebate522]

♡

[@alexandrajakab7259]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jadaevans18]

I felt this shit

[@EstherKala66]

I live in South Africa where majority of the population is black yet I always felt terrible for my skin, always wished I was white because that's what all the boys dreamed to want anyway. It's taken me a long time to embrace my skin despite all that

[@Nouranbha]

I'm on neither ends of this story but damn this is such a good poem

[@b.h.6599]

glossy

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

Tang, chain, shackled the beast, designer dog's - Designer diseased

[@oftones]

This is sad :( 💙

[@JYoung3rd]

A lot of insecurity and envy in this poem.

[@Loyennie]

QUEEN ARIANA IS BACK.

[@patienceosarenotor7015]

Wow