In this clip, Maya Angelou discusses the traumatic childhood event that rendered her mute for years. She also reminisces about the time her grandmother told her she believed Maya was destined to be a preacher. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit http://WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou’s Unexpected Reaction to 9/11 | The Oprah Winfrey Show | Oprah Winfrey Network
Six months after 9/11, Dr. Maya Angelou shared her initial reaction to the attacks and her hope for the future. For more on #oprahwinfreyshow, visit http://WatchOWN.tv/TOWS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #oprahwinfreyshow #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2 About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network … [Read more...]
Oprah’s Master Class: Dr Maya Angelou
The late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou speaks about her creative process, the power of words and how she overcame a traumatic childhood. Dr. Angelou says that in order to be the best human being you can be, you must follow one simple directive: "Just do right." She also discusses what it felt like to stand side-by-side with leaders of the civil rights … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou: “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud” | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN
After hearing a 19th-century African-American song, Dr. Maya Angelou has never forgotten one important lyric: God put a rainbow in the clouds. Watch as Dr. Angelou shares how she honors those who employed kindness to help her, and find out how, she says, we can all "be a rainbow in someone else's cloud," no matter who they are. For more on #masterclass, visit … [Read more...]
Listen: Dr. Maya Angelou Recites Her Poem “Phenomenal Woman” | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN
RETWEET THIS: http://bit.ly/AngelouRecitesPoem Poet, teacher, activist and more—pay tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou and listen to her read her unforgettable poem "Phenomenal Woman". For more on #supersoulsunday, visit WatchOWN.tv/SSS Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV #SuperSoulSunday #Oprahwinfrey SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: … [Read more...]
The Lesson Dr. Maya Angelou Is Still Studying in Her 80s | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN
Dr. Maya Angelou says that if she thought of her life as a class, there would be a few things she would like to impart to the world. One is a statement by Terence that she is still studying at age 82: "I am a human being; nothing human can be alien to me." Find out why Dr. Angelou says taking that lesson to heart can unlock boundless potential in all of us. For more on … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou’s 3-Word Secret to Living Your Best Life | Oprah’s Master Class | OWN
Dr. Maya Angelou says that in order to be the best human being you can be, you must follow one simple directive: "Just do right". Watch as Dr. Angelou reveals how you can never go wrong by doing what you truly believe in. Plus, find out why Dr. Angelou believes the world is getting better, and hear her advice for what we can do to keep moving it forward. For more on … [Read more...]
The Best Advice Dr. Maya Angelou Has Ever Given—and Received | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN
RETWEET THIS: http://bit.ly/DrAngelouBestAdvice Dr. Maya Angelou's wisdom has inspired countless people around the world, but what does she say is the best advice she's ever given? Find out what it is and to whom she gave it. Plus, get the best advice Dr. Angelou ever received. For more on #supersoulsunday, visit WatchOWN.tv/SSS Find OWN on TV at … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou on Loving and Letting Go | Belief | Oprah Winfrey Network
When Dr. Maya Angelo was told her mother, Vivian Baxter, had three weeks to live, she invited her to spend her final days with her in North Carolina. Vivian was suffering from terminal lung cancer, but she lived on for another year and a half—far beyond what the doctors had expected. For more on #Belief, visit Oprah.com. Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN #OWNTV … [Read more...]
Full Episode: “Maya Angelou” (Ep. 416) | Super Soul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network
In a 2013 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for “Super Soul Sunday,” Dr. Maya Angelou revealed how her tough but tender-hearted mother transformed her life. Plus, the legendary author and Oprah’s “greatest spiritual teacher” shared her insights on aging. For more on #supersoulsunday, visit WatchOWN.tv/SSS (Original air date: May 19, 2013) Find OWN on TV at … [Read more...]