Neiel Israel - When a Black Man Walks

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Neiel Israel, performing at NPS 2014 in Oakland, CA.
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[@DavinaOriakhi]

"When a black man walks... he aint got time to walk" *goosebumps*

[@man-mancoleman1948]

LMFAOFF

[@roberttgibsonmusic2158]

One of the dopest lines in the poem

[@JaTheBeloved]

"They die like they expect to." this sister just brought tears to my eyes

[@leilanidababe8146]

Same here

[@MrRiotr]

it's fuckin insanity

[@wesleybelcher9225]

That line was like a helicopter flying too low... it went over my head but I still felt it 😂

[@baybies3]

4 years later and I had the same reaction😢

[@cholhoknaam1539]

That went really deep into my hear to.

[@Akuma2unlimited]

"They die like they expect to." Need more of her. She reminds me of Nina Simone.

[@Scaryaries]

"It's cool that her babies will have nappy hair even though she does not know how to comb it" so true, I always think about this

[@man-mancoleman1948]

As a blackman that is 6"6' I know what she is saying. IT'S THE TRUTH. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVRYONE.

[@Azraeluchiha999]

This is for all black men so who cares about height. It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog.

[@lononjdl]

@@Azraeluchiha999 most of yall r quite tall though, but I get the point

[@belindakonadu5465]

@@Azraeluchiha999he probably meant ppl assume he’s more dangerous cuz of his height

[@jcanthony16]

"when a black man walks think of it as a masterpiece, a beautiful song that you may only hear once, cherish it, you may never hear it again" ,,, powerful poem

[@sharwhite3978]

Heart ripped out of my chest with her words of truth. I pray for all of the beautiful black men in my life that they may live to be very old happy men.

[@wardmccantsiii9966]

Only If the majority of black women thought like you.......

[@alwaysblack6480]

@Shar White I appreciate your comment. You're beautiful too. Thanks for brightening my day!

[@yolisab9480]

This hits harder now. With every single death.

[@totally_bi-assedqueen7698]

"When a black man walks he is always hunted." Preach sista.

[@Itsaid22]

2024 a female just shot in her own home RIP😢

[@vinividivici7774]

This gives me strength. I think it carries a particular beauty and perspective, being delivered by a woman. Amazing.

[@ameerwilliams6290]

I love the line "they are the calm and the storm"

[@dareusdesign]

I'm speechless. I tried to think of words but I couldnt.

[@maidai215]

So many nails hit.... Chills over chills, resisted tears.. sn-When a Black woman walks anyone?

[@DiscGolfFA]

SHE DID THAT!!! she told them ALL THE THINGS!!

[@MrsAnimeHeart]

who dislikes these videos and WHY?! how can you dislike something so perfect

[@selenabagby6028]

isa frank white ppl

[@DiorStarTv]

Wypipo

[@yazzk2612]

I Love Me Some Her!!! As A Black Man, YESSSSSS!!! Our Women Are Very Beautiful and Strong and Intelligent. So Many WORDS CANNOT Describe Thank You Sincerely Button Poetry For This Post

[@rapdude9396]

I hardly comment on KZbin videos, I'm usually reading but this poem always moves my soul anytime I listen..

[@ButtonPoetry]

Thanks for listening

[@rapdude9396]

I came here again 😊

[@alist5983]

*Wow. This is extremely touching*

[@Notewonder]

A list my sediments exactly

[@xXChinaEyesXx]

This is the most POWERFUL piece I have heard in a long time!

[@johnisaacs6459]

How many years later I found this and I felt every word this sister spoke as me myself a blak man in these lands of America or this world to that matter. I walk into a space and the 👀 I get. It hurts at times because I was not raised in that but I have no choice to live in that. I love myself but this world sometimes WOW

[@GrannyGamer1]

This is an anthem. We ALL need to hear this. Magnificent.

[@perrypointer4670]

I have never cried before at hearing a poem. I guess there are new things under the sun.

[@winkie3331]

"Don't let the white chalk lines find me."

[@jsarden2427]

Always seen the beauty in the way a black man walks so this brought me joy

[@LadyFlautistAlyssaC]

Thank you, Neiel Israel. What a flawless performance, with a message everybody needs to listen to.

[@natashafox6003]

The most amazing delivery and imagery! The way she uses her words and voice is incredible. First saw this 7 years ago and I still return to watch this.

[@pudgy399]

I luv this ....she spoke from the spirit of our ancestors !!!!

[@xaviernewton2505]

This is the best poem about black men i have ever heard....i got choked up by how powerful her words were

[@OrUptotheStars]

A powerful performance and and important message. Thank you.

[@thedivinehostess]

Paying attention. This was powerful

[@toriea31]

That was amazing! I’m here because a girl reposted on TikTok! 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@Willow._.tree.]

Ing your here from that too?

[@MelMelx365]

I am feeling powerful after hearing this. It's like I hear it for the first time every time. Speak it sister!

[@rochellelilieth3206]

the level of talent, the level of truth, the level of perfection..

[@Yahoo947]

With you all the way...much needed now more than ever before! ❤❤❤

[@JesseLewisACTOR]

Phenomenal sista!!!! I'd teared and then the snot came! This is legitimately the hardest portrayal of the Black Man, I have ever heard! Thank you for being so raw!

[@sieglindadawson457]

Oh my sistah did yo' thang in Truth of our "Black Man Walking"... I'm Snapp Clapping my fingers hard smiling with tears in my eyes😂your words touched my ears. Blessings Shalom 🦋

[@eron2216]

Thank you, miss Israel. I feel strength by your words, I feel courage.

[@Tyraakua]

Thank you

[@gregorywilson5416]

This was awesome..

[@poet82n]

Still relevant today....my God.... 😢 😢.

[@kezia8810]

I would never forget this poem

[@LegendofmarlonSmith]

I am the Calm and he storm, Prayers are within my walk.chills

[@jennylee6421]

I fucking love her cadence and rhythm she’s so captivating. She had so many lines where if other poets spoke them the crowd would have cheered but you just get sucked in your forget to snap and whatnot. Stunning.

[@christopherbarwa1813]

Chills down my spine. Chills!

[@milano9366]

This woman brought tears to my eyes and light into my mind.

[@speakingvanilla]

Took my breath away...

[@tsheposunra9349]

Heavenly Sista spoken TRUTH. When a Black Woman talks LISTEN to Her. Ms Israel Thank You

[@876-benyaminisrael9]

Wwwaaooowww this is just PERFECT 🤩 LIKE I AM SOO MOVED right now. Shalom shalom Sis

[@seamonster2445]

this woman has a wonderful voice. i wanna sit and listen to her sing to jazz piano

[@eternalyfeful]

Y'all quoted all the poem, nothing left for me to say but....WOW.

[@stevengreen9536]

As a melanoid male this poem spoke to me.

[@myakeys3030]

I love this i love it a thousand times

[@MissYucca13]

I'm just speechless. This was amazing!

[@Goatie1972]

Who's watching May 31, 2020? This is powerful

[@earthdefender5477]

another great black spiritual woman among many, supa sista is great!

[@blairgreen3546]

I have chills all over! I am grateful to experience this

[@artmuseum2050]

Damn sista, as a real black man...U just touched my soul. GOD bless you and ya family

[@monicajones1343]

My favorite poem of all time ❤️

[@maryammckee7919]

Wow wowed that was profound I will make sure every black man in my life here this thank you so much

[@lizhas2sweeties]

I love this mostly b/c her voice inflections don't sound whiny but instead strong

[@zyx362]

My whole body is pins and needles. Her delivery was spectacular. She is a visionary and I can't even put together the words to give this piece appropriate accolades

[@Dani-cu7ip]

Still here in 2020! 😍

[@savvyalice615]

Her voice is so empowering

[@tyronebailey-patterson365]

As A 6'3 Man Always loved the way I walked..NUBIAN BLAKK POWER

[@damnzman]

the power of this poem is overwelming. It choked me till I could do no other but let the tears flow.

[@lauranjeri2536]

Israel is truly promised. Thank you. 🙂🍄🙂🙂🎊🎊

[@pierrehakizimana6167]

Wow I am speechless

[@annettereid2901]

I am speechless..she has blown me away!! What passion!

[@absurdlyy9009]

I am on a binge and I'm crying half of the time

[@michaelcalhoun3036]

DEEP DEEP DEEP, SO DEEP I AM GOING TO SHARE THAT (1). More BLACK PEOPLE need to see/hear it.

[@DiorStarTv]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mattressmoney55]

Wowww! That gave me chills.

[@rosiefelder6542]

Just beautiful ❤️

[@wtf.iswrongwithella]

I got chills yo

[@pickleslovesjelly]

That was powerful

[@Ahbandyam]

Daaaaamn I'm a black man and proud of it I love this poem and if they find me walking I hope they think he not alone because I'm alone to them but I make a home of Angelic men that will soon bring the storm on in after the stomping pounding crashing in of the son of man. Whisper it men.......when that black man walk........we will be free again. Peace.

[@sierrahealey4500]

Wow.. That was a brilliant delivery

[@mayaraisha1809]

i got goosebumps all over my face and neck. this poem is incredible. definitely one of my top 3 favourites.

[@mqmercer]

My God, I am in tears! So true and hauntingly beautiful.

[@bryanbreezyfilms]

I cried so much!!!

[@TalyalovesNick]

Her delivery and stage inspiration are just wow...she's amazing!

[@Kokokashhhhh]

Chills how true this is

[@Joe-kn3wt]

Words on fire!

[@shaaylove6396]

Beautiful, 💯 facts Hallelujah..u have a amazing gift. I love u my sister 💖💖

[@MrDFJohnson]

Damn. Now this is a piece of work !!!!

[@rachelbennett9498]

Listen to the words, feel the pain of ages. The 160 thumbs down don't understand it and never will.

[@quinncohen8300]

I am in love with her voice.

[@westleybakereducationconsu9813]

Thank you sista

[@eddiejohnson4844]

Every time I hear this poem I get the chills

[@jivelydavid785]

If I could like this a 100 times over I would.

[@jackarango2431]

"When a black man walks think of it as a masterpiece, Cherise it you might never hear it again"

[@lornahawkins.1_and_only]

❤❤❤❤❤ Amen, you spoke history.

[@shantapirtle9206]

She did that 👏

[@nicoalnegus9537]

Sista my Sista, why am i just seeing this poem! Merci!

[@yeledyahubenisrael3929]

He is marking time. He is a time keeper. The message bringer. The sword swinger. Righteousness is his heritage. His Queen is his greatest support. He is in the valley of the shadow of death. Like Yahusha, in the grave. Like Yahusha, 3 day. Like Yahusha, rising again! Like Yahusha, kingdom never ends!

[@emcosm]

I watched this wide eyed and nodding. Beautiful.

[@twilli8118]

God bless a black sister Love and piece

[@bosunidowu9670]

I’m a 26 year old Nigerian and this woman almost made me cry,keyword almost

[@ArcherQueen13]

Almost. Got it. Ur still too scared to admit u FEEL just like any other human, rite?

[@bosunidowu9670]

Feelings don’t pay bills

[@Pectusx3]

That was amazing

[@jabreabennett8597]

SHE IS AN AMAAAAAAZING AWESOME, AMAZING PERFORMER!!

[@MsPandachi]

Whoo she got me. All i could do was listen