Sump'n Like Wings: A Play in Three Episodes

Sump'n Like Wings is a play by Lynn Riggs, written during the early 20th century, that follows the coming-of-age story of teenager Willie Baker in the early days of Oklahoma statehood. The play explores themes of identity and social change against the backdrop of a developing state. Notably, it includes language reflective of its time, including a derogatory anti-Black term, which is presented as originally written. This work highlights the cultural and social dynamics of the era.