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Maya Angelou
@DrMayaAngelou
The official Twitter account for Dr. Maya Angelou. Poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, civil-rights activist, producer and director.
Winston-Salem, NCmayaangelou.comBorn April 4, 1928Joined May 2010
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"As I gaze at my garden and regard the varying colors the Creator has made for us, red, yellow, blue, white, pink, purple, etc..., I also think of the many colors the Creator has made of us, black, beige, brown, red, yellow and white -- and all of us are beautiful." #MayaAngelou
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"Try to live your life in a way that you will not regret years of useless virtue and inertia and timidity. Take up the battle, take it up! It's yours, this is your life this is your world." #MayaAngelou
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"It's the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me." #MayaAngelou
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"Courage can give voice to those who are voiceless. Those of us who have a little courage, we can develop more. I don't believe courage is something that you’re born with, I think you develop courage and you can develop it in small ways." #MayaAngelou
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On Friday,
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Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, passed. Ms. Winfrey said at the moment of transition, peace entered the room. We pray peace continues to bloom. We offer condolences, love, prayer, and comfort from our family to yours. -The Angelou Johnson Family
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It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Vernon Winfrey, Oprah’s father, passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Read Oprah’s beautiful tribute to her dad 🕊 trib.al/Q5CXzAX
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"There’s a marked difference between acquaintances and friends. Most people really don’t become friends. They become deep and serious acquaintances. But in a friendship you get to know the spirit of another person; and your values coincide." #MayaAngelou
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"I believe the responsibility for tomorrow is in our hands today. I believe that each of us highly favored must prepare for those who are least favored." #MayaAngelou We celebrate #FathersDay and thank you for making sacrifices, and providing. 💙 -The Angelou Johnson Family
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In 2009 on the topic of gay marriage, Dr. Angelou said, “I would ask every man and every woman who’s had the blessing of having children, ‘Would you deny your son or your daughter the ecstasy of finding someone to love?’ ” With ❤️+ support from our family to yours, Happy Pride!🏳️‍🌈
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“If we tolerate vulgarity our future will sway and fall under a burden of ignorance. It need not be so. We have the brains and the heart to face our futures bravely. Taking responsibility for the time we take up and the space we occupy." #MayaAngelou
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"The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom." #MayaAngelou
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"We live in direct relation to the heroes and sheroes we have. The men and women who without knowing our names or recognizing our faces, risked and sometimes gave their lives to support our country and our way of living. We must say thank you." #MayaAngelou #MemorialDay
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During Teacher Appreciation Week, we thank all of the extraordinary educators and celebrate you all throughout the year. So many work tirelessly with students, families, and communities to teach future generations with courage, compassion, and care. 🎦 youtu.be/P8WO8Sb_lbc
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"Family isn’t always blood, it’s the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” #MayaAngelou
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"When we come to it We, this people, on this wayward, floating body Created on this earth, of this earth Have the power to fashion for this earth A climate where every man and every woman Can live freely without sanctimonious piety Without crippling fear.” #MayaAngelou
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