In addition to her well-known autobiographies, Maya Angelou has steadily written poetry over the years. In this video Professor Angelou recites her poem, "And Still I Rise," from her volume of poetry And Still I Rise, published in 1978. poem,african,poet … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou’s Poem “On the Pulse of Morning”
This is video footage of Maya Angelou reciting her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at the 1993 Presidential Inaugural. This footage is official public record produced by the White House Television (WHTV) crew, provided by the Clinton Presidential Library. Date: January 20, 1993 Location: US Capitol. Washington, DC ARC Identifier: … [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...]
Maya Angelou’s Inaugural Poem (1993)
Poet and author Maya Angelou has died. She was 86 (1928-2014). In 1993, she was invited by then-President-Elect Bill Clinton to deliver the Inaugural poem. Here she is reciting her poem, "On the Pulse of Morning," on January 20, 1993. Video courtesy of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Subscribe to The Daily Conversation for more videos like … [Read more...]
If Even 1% Could See it – Maya Angelou On Finding Courage
An emotional and profound speech from poet, activist and singer Maya Angelou on finding the ultimate courage. Remember - "You can't get so high somebody won' try and bring you down" advice from Billy Holiday “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” ― Maya Angelou 1928 - 2014 Speaker: Maya … [Read more...]