Maya Angelou

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As a teacher, I set the tone of my classroom. Just the volume of my voice could inspire, lull or engage my students. The intensity of my words delivery affected my students. It was instantly evident. The dynamism of my delivery was reflected back to me. It was stunning to be aware of this while watching it happen on a consistent basis. I was the music teacher, so I had every student in the schools I taught in. And I had unique awareness of these things, because in music we use tempo... Read Full Story

The last time I felt this giddy about an inauguration was back in 1992 when Bill Clinton was sworn into office. It was such a happy day. But I think later today, when Barack Obama is inaugurated, the joy will be even more palpable. So back in 1992, I was floored then, and still am now, by Maya Angelou's poem. The words resonate even more today. And yes, she mentions the gays in a cry for diversity and equality. Take a look before a new poem is read later today and after the jump is... Read Full Story

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is one of those books I've always been meaning to read, so I suggested it to Jennifer for the Classics Bookclub . I've never read anything by Maya Angelou, and really haven't heard much about her (though when I checked the book out, my librarian declared, "She's an interesting woman!"). I just heard this book was a classic…one you simply must read…and I wanted to find out why. We'll be getting together on February 3rd to discuss our latest pick. This... Read Full Story

I'm sure we all remember when poet, author, playwright and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for POTUS . While her endorsement of HRC did not surprise me, the backlash she endured for doing so, did. Seems that many had forgotten when her genius was introduced to many Americans (non-Oprah watchers) by Bill Clinton during his first inauguration. It seemed that it was no longer a " Good Morning " for Maya because of that endorsement... Read Full Story

MONDAY , NOVEMBER 23th, 2009 “ God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us- in the dreariest and most dreaded moments- can see a possibility of hope.” - Maya Angelou - ADDITIONAL INFO… Biography… Maya Angelou , born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928,  is an American autobiographer and poet who has been called “America’s most visible black female autobiographer” by scholar Joanne M. Braxton. She is best known... Read Full Story

Maya Angelou , born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928,  is an American autobiographer 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 adulthood experiences. The first, best-known, and most highly acclaimed, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), focuses on the first seventeen years of her life, brought her... Read Full Story

Huntington Beach, Calif.,  activists are pushing to remove one of Maya Angelou's most famous books from school libraries. They say "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" includes material that's not appropriate for children. A scene from the book, that depicts the rape of an eight-year old girl, was read aloud Monday night during the Huntington Beach City Council meeting. One resident, Judy Ahrens, said "I'm not happy to read this, I'm not proud to read this." "It's very uncomfortable to... Read Full Story

SOURCE:(SR) Maya Angelo , the poet and author of such books as "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" said she had a visceral, physical reaction when Obama was declared the President Elect late Tuesday. "First I laughed," she told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "Before I could finish laughing, I wept. Then I shook. I mean, I trembled. You know, the old meaning of the word `thrill' has a physical aspect. It's like, `Brrrrr!' My body started shaking." But the experience was also... Read Full Story

Author : Maya Angelou Published : 1994, Random House Genre : Poetry Laura's rating : To be honest, I rarely read poetry, mainly because I'm bad at writing it. Yes, it's totally irrational. I fully appreciate it, though, and Angelou is my favorite poet. Why I chose this: Years ago, when I was a full-time volunteer at the Chicago women's shelter, I read Maya Angelou poems with the women every afternoon - they formally introduced me to her. As a going-away gift, they gave me this book to always... Read Full Story