BREAKING NEWS: POET, AUTHOR, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST MAYA ANGELOU PASSES AWAY AT 86 (2417 hits)
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Award-winning author, renowned poet and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou has died.
She was 86.
Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines confirmed Angelou was found by her caretaker Wednesday morning.
According to WGHP, Angelou had been reportedly battling health problems.
She recently canceled a scheduled appearance of a special event to be held in her honor.
Angelou was set to be honored with the “Beacon of Life Award” at the 2014 MLB Beacon Award Luncheon on May 30 in Houston.
Angelou, one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time, is a celebrated poet, novelist, educator, producer, actress, filmmaker and civil rights activist.
She has received over 50 honorary degrees and was Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.
Angelou is famous for saying, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Angelou was named one of the 10 most admired North Carolinians in a recent Elon Poll.
I shall miss our sister.... the good thing is that she left behind a massive body of poems for us to read, reflect, and enjoy.
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 at 9:45AM
Siebra Muhammad
What a wonderful Spirit! She left such legacy of her writings, books, poetry will as you said to enjoyed by many generations! What a fine poet. :( GREATLY SHE WILL BE MISSED
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 at 10:05AM
MIISRAEL Bride
Her poem "Black Family Pledge" still remains a favorite of mines, because I am looking forward to the day that the black family can be united once again. Where there will be a rejoice in the land, inspiring a new song.
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 at 10:26AM
Siebra Muhammad
Angelou's son Guy Johnson said in a statement:
"Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love."
Wednesday, May 28th 2014 at 11:51AM
Siebra Muhammad
