The People Could Fly

[@cerimccoy]

This is the greatest story. This is so much the truth a lot of people can't see the complexity and subtlety. Instead, they get hung up on the "what is" instead of the "what could be". Hey Master: You still wondering what the poor people are doing today? Thanks for reminding me.

[@sjgaines4388]

This is an African American folk tale. Like all stories, particularly folk tales, it is intended to teach. The lesson of this tale is not about how to actually fly or that Black people grew wings like birds. That is the take-away of the child, entertained by the story. The true lesson is of the story is resiliency. If you read this as you would read a European folk tale, or other any other literary work, you think about what each character and what his or her actions represent. Effectively analyzing literature requires an understanding of the history that gave rise to the story. Knowledge of historical and cultural context are key to understanding a story, the intention of the story teller, and purpose of the story. What is great about all art is the humanity art brings to the facts. Art is what helps us understand the culture that informs and grows out of the facts. When art is truly studied, it does so much - promotes knowledge, provides insight, evokes empathy. If these things are missing after hearing this story, it's time to study harder. There's lots to learn from this one; there's something new every time. That's what makes it so delightful no matter the age.

[@3rdeyedoc]

Sj Gaines deeper

[@omarilacey9962]

It is not an African American folk tale. I’m from Guyana and my grandmother used to tell me the same thing. I haven’t researched this until 2019 bc I thought my grandmother was crazy. I have come across information from others even Toni Morrison that have even heard of the tales.

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@omarilacey9962 Dude it's an African American folktale, it just got around and was popular among other groups who had similar beliefs.

[@traumavenus543]

We can indeed fly levitate higher than any being being that we are connected to the Cosmos

[@lisascott1422]

Yes.....in the spirit realm we can.@Trauma Venus

[@ivyevans2624]

beautiful!

[@pandiyaya8704]

i love here dedication to the story anger shes a good actor it felt like real rage

[@torranceratliff9921]

Love the story.

[@josiaa.7]

I loved this book

[@omarilacey9962]

I’m from Guyana my grandmother used to tell me that black peoples could fly. She said after black peoples started to consume salt that’s when they couldn’t fly anymore.

[@pandiyaya8704]

lol

[@mrtlmcclary]

this is awsome like african folk tales!

[@holyshit2709]

I lost her at “black wings”. lol

[@PamelaDennisseSerrano]

i have the book of this :)

[@noviczz3230]

Man I just gotta do this for my ELA homework

[@saintropez]

boi go sit down

[@vibekhazi]

Lol I know a village here in South africa where people can really fly not a story they can really fly ,it was even put on national news paper the way they were disturbing the helicopters

[@alijanbay7477]

0:41

[@string_ch33se39]

2:14 Bruh You good?

[@gregsegreshan6993]

I eagerly bought the book and read it over and over again, but every time I attempted to fly, I'd simply come crashing back down to earth. I think the instructions are either incomplete or in error. I would not recommend this to a friend, especially one who does not have health insurance - it's just too dangerous.

[@traumavenus543]

Not mean but lame

[@zekococoa4333]

Cameraman good riddance do a better job. This is a beautiful African lady and we need to have total focus. I haven't this story in years, when I was a little boy. Bringing back memories.

[@creamsodaasmrcsa2606]

where the people hoodoos I'm just wondering or where they just normal people.

[@saintropez]

you so funny maan. stop

[@jaggyjaguar]

@walmartian555 this is our culture. dont litter it with stupid comments.

[@razycrandomgirl]

@0SatampraZeiros0 You can't fly without your happy thoughts. But why do you have to come here with that?

[@cloroxbleach4346]

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[@SwordAgainstChaos]

It beez dey cultcha. Don't be dissin'!

[@razycrandomgirl]

@0SatampraZeiros0 i don't know why your're so upset, my dear. Have a hamburger or something you're probably hungry. Only some of them could fly and the ones who could fly left.

[@Frances3654]

LOLOL