Maya Angelou

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerence. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not ent

I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and read more

I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and memories."

Nothing will work unless you do.

Nothing will work unless you do.

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.

Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.

I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a read more

I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.