Forum Post: Dr Maya Angelou R.I.P. A fighter for the 99%
Posted 9 years ago on May 28, 2014, 9:36 a.m. EST by 99nproud
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Maya Angelou Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928) is an American author and poet who has been called "America's most visible black female autobiographer" by scholar Joanne M. Braxton. She is best known for her series of six autobiographical volumes, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first and most highly acclaimed, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her first seventeen years. It brought her international recognition, and was nominated for a National Book Award. She has been awarded over 30 honorary degrees and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her 1971 volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie. Poems
A Conceit by Maya Angelou
Alone by Maya Angelou
I know why the caged bird sings by Maya Angelou
Insomniac by Maya Angelou
Men by Maya Angelou
Momma Welfare Roll by Maya Angelou
Passing Time by Maya Angelou
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
Refusal by Maya Angelou
Remembrance by Maya Angelou
The Lesson by Maya Angelou
The Rock Cries Out to Us Today by Maya Angelou
Touched by An Angel by Maya Angelou
Weekend Glory by Maya Angelou
When You Come by Maya Angelou
Woman Work by Maya Angelou
QUOTE OF THE DAY
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?
— W. Clement Stone
STAY INFORMED
http://kfor.com/2014/05/28/poet-author-activist-dr-maya-angelou-dies-at-86/
Maya Angelou Poem "The Mask"
Occupy honors Maya Angelou
https://mbasic.facebook.com/events/603743533034346?aref=22&_rdr
Smart. Respect for the soldiers who came before.
I cannot respect those that rule with guns
Rest in peace, Maya Angelou and in this time of mourning for her loss, remember too a contemporary of hers, engaged in the same struggle for freedom and dignity -
http://www.nationofchange.org/remembering-vincent-harding-civil-rights-activist-who-wrote-mlk-s-speech-against-vietnam-war-1401205
Never Give Up Keeping Their Flame Alight! Occupy Memory & Solidarity!
Agreed, many great people to remember, and learn from.
They write our words of struggle, we sing their songs, for all.
Peace, & progress
'They write our words of struggle, we sing their songs, for all.' :)
'William Worthy and Vincent Harding, saw immense social upheaval, revolution, struggle and loss. They dedicated their lives to challenging those in power and to the pursuit of justice and equality for all.' from -
http://www.nationofchange.org/william-worthy-and-vincent-harding-thank-you-and-goodbye-1400937943
Never Forget Those That Fought Before! Occupy 'peace & progress' for all! RIP Ms Angelou. Solidarity.
And like all of us she was not always "in the fray", or on the front lines but always a fighter.
http://mayaangelou.com/
We are all diminished with this loss.
Maya Angelou would want us to be bold in our struggle and she would ask -
http://www.nationofchange.org/has-america-gone-crazy-1401432168 ?
Never Give Up On The 99% Future! Occupy The Hopes Of Those Now Gone! Solidarity.
Learning from Maya Angelou
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sue-shanahan/a-tribute-to-maya_b_5442789.html
Bold, and persistent
"We are more alike than we are different"
"When you learn, teach, when you get, give."
"If you have a song to sing, who are you not to open your mouth and sing to the world?"
"Love builds up the broken wall and straightens the crooked path. Love keeps the stars in the firmament and imposes rhythm on the ocean tides. Each of us is created of it and I suspect each of us was created for it."
-- Maya Angelou
'From a turbulent childhood, she grew into a seeker of truth and then lived what she learned. She followed the yearnings of her soul and became part of a movement that raised our country's awareness of social injustice. She was an earth-shaker and a mountain-mover.'
Taken from your excellent link and also see - http://www.nationofchange.org/maya-angelou-still-she-rises-1401372356 by Amy Goodman & see - http://www.nationofchange.org/5-things-about-maya-angelou-most-people-won-t-talk-about-1401374006
Rest In Peace, Maya Angelou. You Never Gave Up! You Occupied Your Dreams & Solidarity With The 99%! We Honor Your Memory.
And Ruby Dee.
http://arts.nationalpost.com/2014/06/13/ruby-dee-oscar-nominated-actress-and-civil-rights-activist-has-died/
Another soldier whose life inspires us. If we are fortunate enough to see, & smart enough to seize.
R.I.P. Ruby, you've earned it
Yes, R.I.P. Ruby Dee too - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Dee We need to replace the old guard with a new 99% vanguard. Thanks for that great link. I never knew that she was born in Cleveland, Ohio! Also fyi - http://www.nationofchange.org/america-s-ceos-class-all-themselves-1404227147
Never Give Up The Fight! Occupy 99% Solidarity!
Honoring all front line fighters for civil rights
Not well known leaders:
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2014/06/14/laken-cosby-jr-civil-rights-leader-dies/10527535/
http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2014/06/retired_sardis_baptist_pastor.html
They deserve mention.
Thanks for responding & bumping this important post to the top again.
I act in kind.
We can only hope to have their patience & fortitude.
R.I.P. Pastor Sam Pettagrue and Laken Cosby Jr. and R.I.P. Mike Brown too -
http://bullhorn.nationofchange.org/mike_brown
http://bullhorn.nationofchange.org/protesting_in_a_police_state
http://www.nationofchange.org/roots-racism-fear-freedom-and-ferguson-1409637710
Never Give Up! Occupy Solidarity!
They would ALL be participating in the coming climate March.
http://peoplesclimate.org/march/
Mighta got you already so apologize .
What's goin' on? I don't about Marvin, I'm still asking.
Maya Angelou
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/beacon-awards-luncheon-in-houston-will-honor-the-life-and-work-of-dr-maya-angelou?ymd=20140529&content_id=77398232&vkey=news_mlb
Rising above rape & racism.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/29/maya-angelou-survive-rape-racism-still-joyful
That's whats goin on.
Peace
We can all learn new things but only if we have the courage to say what's really on our mind.
No doubt
Beginning of a New Era for India?
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Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/police-officers-arrested-killing-teens-india-article-1.1809604#ixzz33DYWUui3
We could all learn from Maya Angelou
''And Still I Rise'', by Maya Angelou [RiP] :
Inspired by that poem, Barry Adamson's harder edged homage :
Travel well Maya Angelou, your wisdom and compassion live on.
requiescat in pace ...
Agreed. Angelou!
http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/24025-dr-maya-angelou-her-lifetime-of-moments-took-our-breath-away
Peace
Maya Angelou was a ''member of the Harlem Writers Guild, she would use her art as part of her civil rights activism, beginning with her involvement in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, of which she served as northern coordinator. She and her son moved to Cairo, and later Ghana, where her son would attend college and she would become an editor of an English language paper. It was there that she met Malcolm X and returned to the U.S. to help him build the Organization of Afro-American Unity. After his death, she would support the efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr., who she called “the leader of our time.” His assassination on her birthday in 1968 would result in her not celebrating it for decades.'' - from your excellent link and I'll especially recommend to any and all readers, the video at the end, of Dr. Angelou reading her poem, ''On The Pulse Of The Morning'' at Bill Clinton's inauguration.
In further honour of her memory and in a glance askance that I'd like to think that she'd approve of, I append and thoroughly recommend : http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article38654.htm ~}~
respice, adspice, prospice ...
Maya Angelou certainly supported the best education for all people.