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eridani

(51,907 posts) Fri May 30, 2014, 05:39 AM May 2014

5 Things About Maya Angelou that Most People Don't Kow

http://www.nationofchange.org/5-things-about-maya-angelou-most-people-won-t-talk-about-1401374006

1. Angelou was a close associate with Malcolm X prior to his assassination and had plans to start a new effort with him to advance African-American rights.
2. Angelou was a leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
3. Angelou supported Cuban leader Fidel Castro, despite his rivalry with U.S. leaders
4. Angelou was a staunch advocate for marriage equality
5. Angelou made a strong moral case for action to recover the kidnapped Nigerian school girls.

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5 Things About Maya Angelou that Most People Don't Kow (Original Post) eridani May 2014 OP

You are quite right, KitSileya May 2014 #1

I truly believe her legacy will only continue to grow over time theHandpuppet May 2014 #2

I am appreciating her poetry much MORE now than before...she was so gifted... CTyankee May 2014 #3

KitSileya

(4,035 posts)

1. You are quite right,

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2014, 06:46 AM

May 2014

I didn't know the three first items on the list. She was an incredible person, and the more I learn about her, the more amazed I am.

theHandpuppet

(19,964 posts)

2. I truly believe her legacy will only continue to grow over time

Reply to KitSileya (Reply #1)

Fri May 30, 2014, 08:31 AM

May 2014

She was truly a gift to the world and shared her own gifts WITH the world.

CTyankee

(65,358 posts)

3. I am appreciating her poetry much MORE now than before...she was so gifted...

Reply to eridani (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2014, 07:10 PM

May 2014

her words are blessings on all of us, not just black but all colors and religions and cultures....I am but one of her mosaic and it is wonderful...thank goddess for Maya...

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