The Mask by Maya Angelou We wear the mask that grins and lies. It shades our cheeks and hides our eyes. This debt we pay to human guile With torn and bleeding hearts… We smile and mouth the myriad subtleties. Why should the world think otherwise In counting all our tears and sighs. Nay let them only see us while We wear the mask. We smile but oh my God Our tears to thee from … [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...]
The Poetry Of Maya Angelou (full album) [1969]
Tracklist generated with http://tagger.site : 00:00 - 04:34 1. No No No No (Music I Will Last) 04:34 - 05:22 2. The Calling of Names 05:22 - 06:26 3. Letter to an Aspiring Junkie 06:26 - 07:12 4. Sepia Fashion Show 07:12 - 07:46 5. White Liberals 07:46 - 08:28 6. Homewrecker's Lament 08:28 - 10:04 7. Re Revolt 10:04 - 11:16 8. The 13's 11:16 - 12:48 9. Miss … [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...]
Maya Angelou becomes first black woman on US quarter
The late poet and activist Maya Angelou has become the first black woman to feature on the US quarter coin. Black culture,Coin,Maya Angelou,US African American,US Finance,US coin,poetry … [Read more...]
I Tried Maya Angelou’s (fantastic) Daily Routine: Here’s What it Taught Me
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