Kai Davis - "Ain't I a Woman"

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  • Опубліковано 7 бер 2016
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  • @evtheblooper2454
    @evtheblooper2454 8 років тому +786

    "Lemme tell you bout this fuck shit" I'm listening

  • @lilbihxxx1234
    @lilbihxxx1234 8 років тому +2706

    “So...I'm black" **crowd starts cheering** 😂😂😂

    • @iAzaria
      @iAzaria 7 років тому +106

      XxxlilmizzzxxX Me when I walk in to my school full of white girls xD aha

    • @me-cp7he
      @me-cp7he 6 років тому +52

      XxxlilmizzzxxX that "no way" "that's what I said " got me 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ShesChinaLi
      @ShesChinaLi 6 років тому +5

      💁🏾‍♀️👸🏾

    • @titilayoanoma7842
      @titilayoanoma7842 5 років тому +7

      @chrislever12 how

    • @laleebean7424
      @laleebean7424 5 років тому +1

      chrislever12 no it’s not-

  • @Thobza_Mhlongo
    @Thobza_Mhlongo 6 років тому +633

    "Too black to be a woman, and not man enough to be black" that line snatched my soul

  • @RedMan24OO
    @RedMan24OO 8 років тому +566

    "Soo, I'm black." *crowd goes fucking nuts*

  • @milehin333
    @milehin333 8 років тому +595

    "Too Black to be a Woman, and not Man enough to be Black"
    To be a black woman, that line got me thinking

  • @woas_hellzone
    @woas_hellzone 7 років тому +94

    "Ain't this my middle finger?"
    You're my new favorite human

  • @BabvBlues
    @BabvBlues 8 років тому +697

    I love Kai so much

    • @kaimonington
      @kaimonington 8 років тому +3

      +Howsenselessdeath Howpreciouslife

    • @havenhorton12
      @havenhorton12 8 років тому +1

      OMG I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

    • @cloudboybebop
      @cloudboybebop 8 років тому

      Me too!I also followed the link in your video to find her!Been obsessed with her since!

    • @kaimonington
      @kaimonington 8 років тому

      Madelyn DeGraffenreid I'm right here you know

    • @cloudboybebop
      @cloudboybebop 8 років тому

      +Kai Hammond Haha.But seriously,I am in love with your poetry.
      It's amazing,inspiring,and just over all awesome.
      Sorry for talkin about you like you're not there,didn't see your comments until after I typed that.
      Love all around!😙

  • @lovea.7352
    @lovea.7352 7 років тому +135

    "Wear my lips, ass and hair like a costume" favorite line, cause it's so true

    • @kleeamd8274
      @kleeamd8274 3 роки тому +1

      Like black women don't dye their hair blonde, straighten their hair, bleach their skin. GMAFB

    • @keekeeheehee3773
      @keekeeheehee3773 3 роки тому +5

      kleeamd82 we don’t wanna be y’all ... y’all forget y’all don’t have culture

    • @P.Mon432
      @P.Mon432 3 роки тому +4

      @@kleeamd8274 for years we were told we weren’t beautiful being manipulated into thinking that and being forced to change the way we look to fit in imprinting that message into our children to make things easy and then passing it down now that black women are final accepting themselves and their culture is amazing then for a white women to go and take that away and wear us like a costume it’s infuriating I get that people now see our beauty it’s nice but you can appreciate without appropriating

    • @kleeamd8274
      @kleeamd8274 3 роки тому

      @@keekeeheehee3773 yeah.......ok. my family is Italian-american, Italians don't have their own culture??
      Irish-Americans don't have their own culture? German-Americans don't have their own culture? French-Americans don't have their own culture?
      How ironic that you sound more ignorant than the people you accuse of ignorance

    • @kleeamd8274
      @kleeamd8274 3 роки тому

      @@P.Mon432 nobody's wearing you like a costume..... such bs. Everywhere in the world, people are influenced by and have admired other people's nationalities, cultures and styles. Ever since the beginning of time, explorers who travelled to other lands and countries brought back with them some of the traditions, fashions, foods, lifestyles etc.
      Especially in America, the great melting pot, where everyone's culture at some point rubs off on everyone else. Americans are also heavily influenced by pop culture and celebrities, celebrities whose beauty is idoloizedand made to be the societal standard whether they are black or white, and the public wants to dress, act and be like them.
      So save it with the SJW BS . Culture, traditions, fashions of every nationality have been shared, copied, borrowed and admired over time since the dawn of time.
      The eyeliner women everywhere today wear was borrowed from Egyptian Queen Cleopatra - if you're not Egyptian, will you continue wearing eyeliner?
      Corsets and braziers were borrowed from the French - should women who are not of French lineage stop wearing bras and lingerie?
      Italian explorer Marco Polo brought back pasta from China - should we, who arent Chinese, stop eating spaghetti? Should we stop eating Chinese food? Should non-Italians stop eating pizza?
      In Ancient Greece, curly hair was the epitome of beauty, so much so, that wigs were made popular in 17th century Europe by King Louis XIV of France, where everyone all went absolutely mad for wigs that gave them big, dramatically voluminous hair.
      Modern bathrobes are derived from Japanese kimonos - should
      non-Japanese stop wearing them?
      The examples go on and on. Where is the line drawn?
      The exchange of ideas, styles, and traditions is one of the tenets and joys of a modern, multicultural society. Throughout human history, when groups have come together, they have imitated each other. Typically, this is seen as progressive. Of course "culture appropriation" can be negative, if it's done mockingly. But the way you describe it seems likes it being done out of admiration. Most people
      consider imitation a form of flattery. It's virtually impossible for different groups to live together and yet primly refrain from imitating what’s good or interesting about one another. Shared commonality and adoration is what brings about unity. It was the shared enjoyment, between blacks & whites, of rhythm & blues music that helped to end segregation, as black & whites congregated together at these venues.
      Also, last time I checked, blacks didn't have big asses and full lips on lock. I've seen plenty of white ladies with naturally big asses and full lips and plenty of black women with pancake asses and thin lips. It all comes down to genetics, body type and where on the body fat accumulates.

  • @sadetucker2094
    @sadetucker2094 8 років тому +847

    Her mind is beautiful....😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @ZiggyKrueger
      @ZiggyKrueger 8 років тому +1

      +Sade Tucker She's an idiot

    • @JordanT979
      @JordanT979 8 років тому +7

      +THEWALRUSBALL Oh wow so are you

    • @ZiggyKrueger
      @ZiggyKrueger 8 років тому +1

      Jordan Teliaferro Hahaha!! Witty

    • @MissNayNay
      @MissNayNay 7 років тому +18

      Isn't it? :^) I hope she'll write a book one day.

    • @star468star468
      @star468star468 6 років тому

      lol you gotta do better than that nowadays.... that was weak.

  • @belafricanagrl9389
    @belafricanagrl9389 8 років тому +372

    "Ain't I Liberia?" Thank you for recognizing us sis.

  • @monsterlovefreak3
    @monsterlovefreak3 8 років тому +290

    Her mind is beautiful and so is she.....

  • @bludelight
    @bludelight 7 років тому +112

    I have a friend that keeps say that there is not one less protected and more disrespected than the black woman. I hate how correct she is.

    • @SleighJessi
      @SleighJessi 5 років тому +7

      Jasmin Gentry Brother Malcolm said that in his Autobiography. It’s still true today, sadly

  • @maddie.bolland.7
    @maddie.bolland.7 7 років тому +181

    She is so enthralling to listen to! I didn't even recognize the six minutes going by, I was too busy listening to her! Beautiful, hilarious woman!!

    • @PutBoxOnMe
      @PutBoxOnMe 6 років тому

      Maddie Bolland I didn’t notice that it was six minutes until I read your comment 😂

  • @zosialee7000
    @zosialee7000 4 роки тому +19

    If this girl doesnt become a comedian idk why. She is amazing

  • @lunab.7858
    @lunab.7858 6 років тому +26

    Kai Davis is everything and more. Protect her at all costs.

  • @GoodVibes-xv7hx
    @GoodVibes-xv7hx 8 років тому +50

    I have fell in love with her words, her thought process is something I wish I had

  • @jennyjoseph778
    @jennyjoseph778 7 років тому +12

    Ain't this Haiti? I almost cried, girl. Thanks for including my country in this beautiful performance

  • @Maybebabya
    @Maybebabya 8 років тому +74

    Wish I could have had her back in that classroom. I know what that's like. Love her poetry. It's so real.

  • @marinadesiree2761
    @marinadesiree2761 8 років тому +57

    This deserves so much more than 2k views 👏

  • @Qui7422
    @Qui7422 8 років тому +91

    her mind is beautifully open

  • @gilahfish3589
    @gilahfish3589 6 років тому +15

    i am so glad to hear this perspective - its been hard for me because i am a minority of sorts but for me feminism is a harder driving force, for me personally - i understand the need to be separated in the sense that there are separate needs but unity is important too - we can share in our similarities and learn from our differences

  • @LeeMajikija
    @LeeMajikija 8 років тому +13

    I been proud of procrastinating online ever since I came across a clip of Kai Davis about 2 or 3 years ago! She's FIRE!

  • @cassied.6731
    @cassied.6731 3 роки тому +8

    This teacher never read Kimberle Crenshaw, did he. She's so iconic, she invented the idea of intersectionality which was initially created around the idea that black women are intersectionally oppressed in ways that black men and white women aren't. Shes so so good.

  • @uasorakamusuvise9107
    @uasorakamusuvise9107 5 років тому +5

    Damn...She's so powerful.She just made me see a whole different world.

  • @quanna.j
    @quanna.j 7 років тому +18

    Kia Davis,Porsha O, Crystal V. Are life

  • @jamessnow3264
    @jamessnow3264 8 років тому +316

    Why doesn't she have a UA-cam channel?!

    • @naysha2271
      @naysha2271 7 років тому +4

      Try +Kai Hammond

    • @maritta846
      @maritta846 7 років тому

      PpZ v

    • @MissNayNay
      @MissNayNay 7 років тому +46

      I know. I love this chick. She needs one with just her thoughts and poems on it. I guess she's too busy with her studies and life.

    • @mareahcathey7220
      @mareahcathey7220 7 років тому +8

      Proclaim unnecessary

    • @miyaamor5036
      @miyaamor5036 7 років тому +1

      Proclaim Hush plz

  • @kittyalana2583
    @kittyalana2583 8 років тому +74

    so in love with her

  • @yahyahflawless4411
    @yahyahflawless4411 7 років тому +5

    When I tell you i cried real tears. This was absolutely beautiful, Amazing!

  • @jovienrobinson
    @jovienrobinson 3 роки тому +1

    Whew, bringing this one back to the timeline

  • @ensonti.mykiaa
    @ensonti.mykiaa 5 років тому +4

    Intersectionality is so important. I loved this

  • @radiahjames8636
    @radiahjames8636 6 років тому +2

    Kai is Awesome

  • @igisingorsomething
    @igisingorsomething 5 років тому

    I love how the beg. is just her talking, just her talking about her day. Its not even poetry, rhyming Cat Hat Bat, not a thousand words stuffed inside 2 mins- its just her presence. And i love it.

  • @popstarcutie2011
    @popstarcutie2011 4 роки тому +1

    Kai Davis has always challenge the true definition of what beauty is. Her brain is so beautifully wired, it's admirable.

  • @indolilyindomitablelily7306
    @indolilyindomitablelily7306 7 років тому +6

    I have been called "black beauty" since I was 6. I know that I am a "I am a black beauty". And I am Proud To Be a WomanBlack is beautiful

  • @mar00ned1ts
    @mar00ned1ts 4 роки тому +1

    She is a queen

  • @leE6097
    @leE6097 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this poem, played it over and over 4years ago and i play it again today as women and children are dying at the hands of men in my country(South Africa). It's been a never ending battling, black women aren't only fighting racism but for our safety too. Please, pray with us🙏🏽

  • @KFordVideos
    @KFordVideos 6 років тому +1

    One of the best spoken words I've heard in a while.

  • @Oyasavvi
    @Oyasavvi 8 років тому +32

    Reminds me of Frederick Douglas suggesting the women's suffrage movement come after that for emancipation..both interesting and reasonable, so to speak, points of views. The whole debate going on in the comments is infuriating though

  • @AlmiMansaray
    @AlmiMansaray 8 років тому +3

    Every word she says is so powerful. I need her poetry in my life.

  • @teesacquiredtaste
    @teesacquiredtaste 7 років тому +2

    I love her , i swear

  • @lebogangramasodi6823
    @lebogangramasodi6823 8 років тому +14

    Kai is so amazing!!

  • @tmyers951
    @tmyers951 6 років тому +3

    I fucking love her oh my lord

  • @lakeshagadson357
    @lakeshagadson357 Рік тому

    kai is a poet i like to see more often

  • @mfjones3714
    @mfjones3714 6 років тому +2

    Love your points and views. Keep debating- even if you're the only trifecta to hold it down.

  • @maritabray188
    @maritabray188 8 років тому +18

    She's so fucking brilliant.

  • @emerald_digitalis3135
    @emerald_digitalis3135 7 років тому +2

    love her!!!

  • @lana20173
    @lana20173 Рік тому +1

    Omg I remeber being obsessed with this video when i was a kid and loved her❤️

  • @fanteinorman
    @fanteinorman 6 років тому +4

    I identify with her and love her honesty.

  • @amaratcaos
    @amaratcaos 5 років тому +2

    Damn! Lady, this poem is awesome.

  • @SinisterKaosYT
    @SinisterKaosYT 8 років тому +1

    Kai be fucking people up. For a while, I was a little worried she stopped.

  • @reginaldfairfield
    @reginaldfairfield 3 роки тому +1


    come on through, Kai!!!

  • @mariahromero9070
    @mariahromero9070 Рік тому

    This is one of my favorite poems. You have no idea how relevant this is for me...

  • @inmytime0fdying
    @inmytime0fdying 6 років тому +2

    damn just hearing her speak is powerful

  • @Hairflips_in_spanish
    @Hairflips_in_spanish 6 років тому +2

    Omg you gave me chills! I would love to see you perform one day!

  • @sevynbones
    @sevynbones 8 років тому +238

    Poem starts at 3:47. Although it's best to just watch the whole thing :)

  • @terriyoung7136
    @terriyoung7136 Рік тому

    Beautiful beautiful. I love her poem beautiful and intriguing!

  • @itz_da_zo_goat4854
    @itz_da_zo_goat4854 8 років тому +2

    Kai is amazing

  • @shareef1085
    @shareef1085 7 років тому

    It's official..I'm obsessed with her!! 😍😍❤❤

  • @thekenstagram
    @thekenstagram 6 років тому +1

    I have goose bumps, I love it.

  • @TenaGordon
    @TenaGordon 8 років тому +7

    i feel this so much

  • @dutchess2121
    @dutchess2121 6 років тому

    Loved how understated it was

  • @candymel3
    @candymel3 2 роки тому

    Omg i accidentally but purposefully came across u i not only have chills but they've reached to my soul. U are powerful please don't b silenced.

  • @TheAshumms
    @TheAshumms 8 років тому +1

    This was incredible

  • @itskayla9735
    @itskayla9735 4 роки тому +1

    Ugh she is so 😍😩😍

  • @poop12422
    @poop12422 Рік тому

    OOOOFFFF. So powerful! 😭♥️

  • @Lisa-bp6pt
    @Lisa-bp6pt 7 років тому +2

    i really enjoy your poems.. your very smart, talented and have tunssss of humor..kudos to you!!

  • @hereinhergarden
    @hereinhergarden 6 років тому

    Love love love it!!!!

  • @oddryamaz4180
    @oddryamaz4180 8 років тому +1

    QUEEN!!!

  • @TyroneNorwood
    @TyroneNorwood 6 років тому

    love Kai so much

  • @jewelsimone
    @jewelsimone 5 років тому +1

    still my favorite poem years later

  • @habibaezzat9815
    @habibaezzat9815 6 років тому +1

    Gave me goosebumps

  • @Xx1Lexxi1xX
    @Xx1Lexxi1xX 6 років тому

    I love this so much. Like. Damn.

  • @tylerjoseph-dun2199
    @tylerjoseph-dun2199 6 років тому

    simply amazing

  • @Plutotherealplanet
    @Plutotherealplanet 6 років тому

    God, I just found this girl, and I am already in love with all her Poems

  • @rockangelie5
    @rockangelie5 7 років тому

    amazing. I couldn't look away.

  • @brittney701
    @brittney701 3 роки тому

    I think about this video at least once a week.

  • @xaviernorthern3602
    @xaviernorthern3602 8 років тому +1

    Simply amazing. She went in, I Iike

  • @olliemonae3662
    @olliemonae3662 2 роки тому

    Have loved this poem since high school ❤️❤️❤️

  • @soulspurpose8582
    @soulspurpose8582 6 років тому +1

    Love u Kai!!! Ase'👑

  • @abbydonahue4854
    @abbydonahue4854 8 років тому

    That was beautiful.

  • @kyramckenzie7556
    @kyramckenzie7556 5 років тому +1

    I wake up with an apology already forming in my mouth this is what it means to be a contradiction❤️❤️❤️

  • @Swebb12
    @Swebb12 8 років тому +39

    One of my favorite artist!

  • @ZafariBae
    @ZafariBae 3 роки тому +1

    Kai Davis go hard

  • @juliekleaver5051
    @juliekleaver5051 7 років тому

    so good omg

  • @antoniovicente7460
    @antoniovicente7460 7 років тому

    I love KAI , She is the truth

  • @Talvia920
    @Talvia920 5 років тому

    Kai I love ur poetry, u r so strong and I love how u speak ur peice.

  • @Okaylindaa
    @Okaylindaa 7 років тому +1

    I just love her!!!!

  • @jennifermaxwell8899
    @jennifermaxwell8899 5 років тому +3

    Ain't I Liberia ❤😩

  • @breannajoseph2018
    @breannajoseph2018 7 років тому +5

    My soul left my body, then came back to me renewed

  • @rubyhill3455
    @rubyhill3455 7 років тому +2

    Chills 😲👌🏽👍🏽

  • @katyaeveryday2936
    @katyaeveryday2936 3 роки тому

    Nothing but snaps!!!

  • @lyricalmind24simplyme86
    @lyricalmind24simplyme86 8 років тому +1

    I lovvvvveeeee her!!! ❤️

  • @phife6867
    @phife6867 4 роки тому

    2020... and still ready to blast this on the loudest speaker from the highest building 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @brispeeks352
    @brispeeks352 6 років тому

    Love it 💚

  • @destiny5315
    @destiny5315 4 роки тому

    The beginning of the vid is a mood

  • @darricahardy301
    @darricahardy301 6 років тому

    Amazing ❤

  • @emissieRollins
    @emissieRollins 3 роки тому

    Phenomenal 👏

  • @Daisy-nd7iw
    @Daisy-nd7iw 6 років тому

    She is so awesome

  • @perfectshade78
    @perfectshade78 6 років тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @sylvestermoalosi2815
    @sylvestermoalosi2815 2 роки тому

    Allow me to say I honestly like the aggression near the end
    I love it