"DEAR BLACK GIRL." Spoken Word Poem by: Candace Nicholas-Lippman

As seen on Episode 6 of Good Trouble, my poem "Dear Black Girl!"
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[@MachineGunMouth]

PREACH MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN!! Got damm right, YOU ARE EVERYTHING!!!

[@dreamingdancer9992]

as a black girl this is the most inspiring thing i have ever heard

[@2rawwnaii814]

“Everybody wants to be us!” Love this poem !!!!!!

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Naii 2raww 🙌🏾🙌🏾🖤

[@shanattasmith9593]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JustAGirlyInChrist]

Downloaded this because watching it once wasn't enough. Literal chills.

[@theresajb6463]

And tears.

[@jasminebray7531]

Why does this not have a lot of views this is beautiful

[@carnyferobin3193]

I feel such pride for my heritage watching this ❤️

[@blackbeauty7125]

I once was the ugly duckling...but now I'm a beautiful black swam

[@nevermindmyname813]

"Everybody wants to be us." This whole poem gives me chills every time

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Thank you!! 🙏🏾🖤

[@devonconway1116]

This just made me proud of my melanin

[@JayLunya]

I been tryna find the exact words so that I can use it as the opening of one of my short waiting’s but I cannot find it. Literally the best poem that I’ve heard in a longggg while. Almost had me in literal tears.

[@904Sweetie]

This scene!! Ohhhhh this scene was EVERYTHING!!!

[@dj6558]

(Stands with teary eyes, giving applause🥹) 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JackieLarose]

Just remember, black is beauty

[@tierrahnicole222]

Yaaaaaasssssss Queen 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 this poem is absolutely amazing...Well done 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mizv2036]

I felt every single word 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯✊🏾✊🏾

[@jessicacashmere-simpson4154]

This is so beautiful. Every single woman is beautiful. Never let anyone make you think that’s not true. Especially because of the colour of your skin. Black Lives Matter and black women are stunning.

[@admiraljen1]

I just saw this on the show and was so moved. Raw and beautiful and honest. Truly moving. I had to come find it KZbin so I could watch it again.

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Jennifer Lynch Thanks so much 🙏🏾🖤

[@anonymousannoyance5656]

I found this on tiktok watching a natural hair video and nearly died when the second I pressed search my Internet went out. Luckily it was out for just a split second. My room would be the room with the worst connection.

[@alicialloyd6866]

I felt this as i watched this episode #Youareverything!

[@rosadelmilagroreyesmatos3606]

I’m Dominican and my mom is a very white Dominican but I’m dark skin and when I was little all I could think about is how much I wanted to be white and not black but now it’s very different

[@chingchingchingching2064]

I'm glad you love yourself now.

[@jessicacashmere-simpson4154]

You are so beautiful.

[@soggypotato1]

God this makes me emotional

[@jaydthejewel]

Tears!!! And more tears! Just seeing this episode and I’ve rewinded 5 times and am constantly crying. This is fire!! I need a t shirt and a recording as a ringtone lol

[@blackroyalty9705]

Something about black girl poetry icant enough of🔥💯🇰🇪

[@ImJerkBoii]

The chills I felt when I first saw this! EVERYTHING!

[@annabellademus9719]

JUST SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, SELF LOVE IS EVERYTHING VITAL FOR OUR SANITY, MAMA ALWAYS USE TO SAY THE BLACKER THE BERRY THE SWEETER THE JUICE.

[@jaliciamoore2619]

This is such a moving, soul grabbing spoken word and performance. I appreciate women like you. I have such goddesses to look up to.

[@jaliciamoore2619]

Growing up as a kid I hated my dark skin And if I could be transparent Even now as a grown woman I have to constantly reprogram my Thinking Years of being told I was not the standard for beauty But see that, was a lie Which is why I chose to rewrite my own narrative Dear. Black. Girl We Are warriors whose Spirits can't be crushed We speak up when told we're too much We forgive when our black men dismiss Degrade and can't see that We are not The ugly ducklings BUT The swan princess The Nubian goddess The reflection of our ancestors The made in his image When society tries to pin light v dark Skin We remind them that every shade of chocolate is divinely crafted Black Girl magic is more than a hashtag It is a movement A statement Like Maxine waters Reclaiming Our power moving Through this world unapologetically Degree holding with our heads held high Melanin moisturized Big hips Thick thighs Hair free and natural Wrapped in a protective style Dear black girl You Better recognize We Are the Trailblazers Please correct it if wrong.

[@jaliciamoore2619]

Everybody wants to be us So to all my sisters As we continue this process of loving our skin Start with this Look at yourself in the mirror This Is Me The chocolate beauty Deserving And saying I AM Queen The dear black girl know That you You Are everything

[@Lavenderrose73]

There are all shades of skin, hair, and eyes in God's kingdom, and we will spend eternity in fellowship and glorifying God together. That's awesome to see how much God is blessing you, Candace! 😊☕️

[@shrimpdance4761]

Literally brought me to tears

[@renzypooh1]

I’m in tears this is beautiful

[@moblak5917]

I've balled about 3 times, because this is exactly what I needed to know as a kiddo. I'm speechless. More than beautiful...this is power.

[@mondayschild1956]

Mercy Lawd!!! Yes, dawtah, YES!!!

[@gigi072888]

I literally cried watching this. It is so beautiful, I cannot wait to share this with my daughter. I try every single day to remind her you are beautiful you are everything.

[@donna8807]

This made me cry ♥️ beautiful xxx

[@dekyrastinson]

I’m over here in tears. I used to hate my skin thinking I was too black the whites would never want me but I’m too light so the blacks made fun of me but you’re right. I AM BEAUTIFUL! We all are. Every last shade of chocolate.

[@odora_allan]

Goosebumps am not even just commenting Love from east Africa continue the dark skin love ❤️

[@chelsea8901]

This is everything. I need to listen to this everyday for motivation

[@IRL98]

Omg I felt every word she said 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾we are strong Queens 👸🏾

[@pomelo4440]

this is probably one of the best moments of the whole series, what a beauty

[@beautifulafros8762]

So powerful 🖤❤️ Thankyou 😊

[@poemsfromyheart]

i loved this so much. You blew me away!!!

[@riquawiley5803]

Wheeww yes sista! I felt this in my soul!♥️✊🏾🙌

[@angexiiq8319]

Yes yes QUEEN it's right don't be afreind be proud who you are you are strong and brave 🥰

[@theresawilliams9676]

Preachhhh. Woeeeeee I'm a sweet chocolate black girl

[@revankampf]

BLACK…GOLD

[@valentinaxx5084]

I love this ugh 😩🥰

[@JaiK64]

I had to come find this after hearing it as background sound for a Bantu Knot tutorial. My soul haven't been spoken to like this since I saw Kai Davis "Fuck I Look Like" spoken word. This hits hard!

[@nikiniang1991]

Beautiful! Powerful! Inspirational! True!! I 🖤 THIS.

[@JediTibbs]

yes Yes YES!!!!!!

[@jurneemears6251]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@taliw7736]

So much talent and chills knowing this is true. I have to keep looking at myself in the mirror and reminding myself as a teenage black girl

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Tali W aww I love it! Yes mamas... keep looking in that mirror and telling yourself “I AM BEAUTIFUL” because you ARE!!! 🖤👑

[@taliw7736]

@@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN thanks you inspire me to continue to write my own poetry and to continue speaking up for my life as a black girl and that other blacks MATTER 🖤

[@taliw7736]

@@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN what's your advice for poems and spoken word poetry?

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Tali W Hey Tali! I actually teach a poetry writing class for teens! Give this link to your parents: theatricum.com/teen-poetry/ and have them sign you up! Classes begin 9/21 💕

[@inanotherlife9199]

Just watched this episode. This scene was everything and more!❤️🔥🔥

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

InAnother Life 🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️

[@chasitydaniellemoore9469]

@@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN is there a written script to this?

[@devonconway1116]

Sorry y’all. Had to come back at 7:00 to watch it again lol these beautiful women are the embodiment of what it means to be a beautiful black role model in this community I’ll never be over it

[@paintingperspectiveswlasha7936]

Sheesh! Beautiful ❤️

[@ayahspeaks]

Came across a snippet of this on Instagram some time ago and I felt seen ❤️ it’s been on my mind ever since! Glad to have finally found the whole video! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@JonathanWareMusic]

Wow you killed it! And that decorum was great too .

[@isaurak6693]

Just watched this episode and I can't stop crying

[@graceadamamansaray5133]

Keep on standing up for us...God bless you guys.

[@deborahodidison]

THIS IS FIREEE QUEEN 🔥🔥👏🏼 gave me chillssss

[@shawnnia228]

From the words, the stomps, the passion, the focus, the attire, the conviction. Like I don't even know how it's hard to love us at this point. I need to attend one course on "why we hate them so much and how to make it feel real."

[@MichelleSmith-jb9qh]

Love this ! 😀 ❤️

[@talkingwithyou5439]

Yassss!

[@mz.kayskorner5583]

This just came in my feed, and I'm so happy it did... Yes Black girl/women we are Beautiful..... thank you this is very POWERFUL!

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Mz. KAY'S KORNER 🙌🏾🙌🏾🖤

[@MissPriss32757]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 yessss, come through!

[@Dashhhy]

So powerful

[@buggedout1]

This is so good

[@sheenashenanigans88]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@drumkilla565]

I love this so much!!!!!! Godbless 🙏💜

[@oluchiosakwe]

Love this so so much

[@iAmLeslieJones]

PERIOOOOOOODDDDD!!!!

[@kayehatee]

I got chills🤧

[@sabrinae.6361]

This made me tear up, it was so beautiful ❤️

[@taliw7736]

Amen lovely message we need!!!

[@SheaMcDonough2001]

If this is not one of the greatest poems I’ve ever seen, then I don’t know what is. ✊🏿❤️

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾🖤

[@SheaMcDonough2001]

@@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN my absolute pleasure ❤️❤️❤️

[@apoetsbrain6794]

wow! incredible!

[@FreedomSummers1541]

Just got put on to you.. this is everything. Made my daughter listen to it I need the audio for this

[@EmmahRoberts]

I needed this today,I am everything 🙌

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

Amen and yes you are! 🙌🏾🖤

[@lillykalibuku7690]

I live by this❤❤❤

[@theofficialchriscraig]

Omg...wow... this needs more views 🙌🏽 I want to collaborate and write with yall because as a poet and someone who grew up in the Deep South, a gay black man in a society and household that often made me feel less than... I can relate in some way. Colorism is a fight beyond racism. I have made it my mission to truly uplift black women in all shades "beautiful bold and bronze crowned in black gold"! ❤️ Maya Angelou is my greatest influence and whether it be song, spoken word or a poem... I truly believe your passion could bring life to my words 🙏🏽

[@g-babycosmetics6548]

I need this

[@NA-ou1je]

I had to come find this. It’s needed

[@lchxo7945]

Growing up as a kid I hated my dark skin And if i could be transparent Even now as a grown woman I have to Constantly reprogram my thinking Years of being told I was not the standard for beauty But see, that, was a lie Which is why i chose To rewrite my own narrative DEAR BLACK GIRL We are warriors Who’s spirits can’t be crushed Who speak up when told we’re too much We forgive when our black men dismiss Degrade and can’t see that we are not The ugly ducklings but The swan princess The Nubian goddess The reflection of our ancestors The made in his image When society tries to pin Light versus dark skin We remind them that Every shade of chocolate Is divinely crafted #BlackGirlMagic is more than a hash tag It is a movement a statement Like Maxine Waters Claiming our power Moving through this world Unapologetically degree holding With our heads held high Melanin moisturized Big hips thick thighs Hair free and natural Or wrapped in a protective style Dear black girl You better recognize We are the Trail Blazers Everybody wants to be us So to all my sisters As we continue this process Of loving our skin Start with this Look at yourself in the mirror This is me The chocolate beauty Deserving and saying I am queen Dear black girl know That you, YOU ARE EVERYTHING

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

LCH XO these are my words yes!!! “YOU ARE EVERYTHING!!” 🙌🏾👑🖤

[@lchxo7945]

CANDACE NICHOLAS-LIPPMAN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for bringing these words to life. Girl you DID that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

LCH XO THANK YOU!! 🙏🏾☺️

[@mondayschild1956]

Bless your heart, someone took notes!!! This lays beautifully on the page, but spoken word IS the word, Beloved! This should be a mantra!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤

[@thesoftlifeadventurer]

OMG I GOTCHILLS I LOVE THIS!!!❤❤❤

[@blindfaithlove]

🔥🔥🔥

[@anonymousannoyance5656]

Yasss! SPEAK!❤❤❤❤(I just swallowed an icebreaker screaming. It was worth it)

[@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN]

😂😂😂 thank you! And hope you’re okay Lol 🖤🙌🏾

[@anonymousannoyance5656]

@@CANDACENICHOLASLIPPMAN no, ty. I was discrimigated (I didn't pay attention in reading) against and this just made my day, also I was half way through it already anyway I should be fine but I can still fill it. Imma be taken a break from them for a while.

[@TheDocJana]

*snaps*

[@r.a.h.hrealauthentichiphop147]

Sending this one to my niece she writes ✍ a lot of poetry maybe this will encourage her to post some videos

[@countess52]

Tears thank you

[@shumishu6019]

This was so fire bro I had to pause on several moments. It caught me so off guard too lol

[@josejuliodasilvapaes857]

I love this so much, thank you YOU ARE E V E R Y T H I N G

[@JackieLarose]

I wish I knew this growing up

[@shaunaodiea6184]

🤩🤩🤩

[@shanattasmith9593]

❤❤❤❤

[@nikeemajada]

I fell I love with this. 🤎

[@nickaylamorrison7122]

I love how there are white people in the crowd applauding them😁.

[@amariwillis5721]

This made me cry 😭

[@iyahnacouture6151]

why dis make me cry doe

[@drumkilla565]

Amen to 1:10!!!! People need to wake up and realize that we might have different skin color BUT we all bleed the same color blood and were all made by the same father God!!!! #DearBlackGirl #AllRaceIsMyFamily #Godbless🙏💜

[@leahe.3719]

When I was younger I always said I wanted to marry a white man not saying there’s anything wrong with that but I said it because I was ashamed of being black I use to wish my skin was light and I always straightened my hair damn near damaging it, when I went to school with braids I felt embarrassed around the other white kids and I still feel this every now and then. I was in a relationship with a white guy and I always felt like “why was he with me? A black girl”. It’s not rare that black girls feel this way, and that’s crazy I don’t think other races truly understand how African Americans especially black women feel/felt on the inside out themselves

[@GiveHerFlowers]

Powerful

[@teriannawilliams3808]

Love this poem!!! But does anyone know where I can get the blue outfit the girl is wearing?

[@TheParisNicole]

Yassssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥