Maya Angelou @DrMayaAngelou
The official Twitter account for Dr. Maya Angelou. Poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, civil-rights activist, producer and director. mayaangelou.com Winston-Salem, NC Joined May 2010-
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While raising her son, Angelou was a feature editor for The African Review, a freelance writer for the Ghanaian Times, wrote and broadcast for Radio Ghana, and worked and performed for Ghana’s National Theatre. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Angelou preferred writing in hotel rooms, starting at 6:30 AM. "I lie across the bed, my elbow rough with callouses. I never let them change the bed because I never sleep there." #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Our condolences from Dr. Maya Angelou's estate as we bid farewell to Faith Ringgold, a pioneering artist. Born Faith Willi Jones, she addressed race, gender, and social justice. Let's honor her legacy by championing equality and empowerment with art. Rest in power, Faith Ringgold
Angelou directed the Broadway play “Cabaret for Freedom” in 1964, a benefit performance for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Maya Angelou served on presidential committees for Gerald Ford in 1975 and Jimmy Carter in 1977. Ford appointed her to the American Revolution Bicentennial Council, and Carter to the National Commission on the Observance of International Women’s Year. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Thanksgiving was one of Dr. Maya Angelou’s favorite holidays. She hosted a multi-day celebration for many years that brought friends and family together in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
“Poetic Justice” (1993): Angelou had a supporting role as Aunt June in this romantic drama film directed by John Singleton, starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Dr. Maya Angelou, honored by President Bill Clinton with the National Medal of Arts, received recognition for her profound contributions to arts and culture. A prestigious accolade from the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
She collaborated with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat on the 1993 book “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Angelou lived in numerous places, including Ghana, Egypt, Sweden, and Ghana, due to her international experiences. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
In 1968 Maya Angelou wrote and produced a 10-part series for KQED called ‘Black Blues Blacks’. The series, which was recently restored and digitized, showcased African American culture. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
In 2015, the United States Postal Service honored Maya Angelou with a Forever Stamp featuring her image. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
The play “The Blacks: A Clown Show” was written by French dramatist Jean Genet. Angelou, however, did act in the production. She performed in the off-Broadway production of “The Blacks” in 1961, showcasing her talents as an actress #MayaAngelou #95Facts
In addition to being a streetcar conductor, Angelou also briefly worked as a cable car operator in San Francisco. #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. We acknowledge and celebrate her life, legacy, and contributions to literature and civil rights on this special day. 🎉🎂🎈#MayaAngelou #95Facts
“How to Make an American Quilt” (1995): Angelou played the character Anna in this drama film based on the novel by Whitney Otto #MayaAngelou #95Facts
Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.” This quote captures the resilience and grace survivors embody in the journey after sexual assault. Maya Angelou, sharing her own experience, reflects the enduring strength of survivors. #MayaAngelou #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
National Poetry Month celebrates poets like Maya Angelou, preserving a literary legacy that inspires readers. 'You may shoot me with your words, cut me with your eyes, kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise.' #MayaAngelou #NationalPoetryMonth
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Mr. Louis Gossett Jr. His unmatched talent and spirit leave an enduring legacy. "A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." - Dr. Angelou. Rest in power, Louis Gossett Jr. 🌟
Despite her many achievements, she never earned a college degree but received over 30 honorary degrees during her lifetime. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style.” #MayaAngelou #95Facts
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You may know Maya Angelou from writing and activism, but did you know she was also the first Black woman to work as a cable car conductor in San Francisco? On this week’s #Makingpodcast we explore Maya Angelou’s life: 🎧 ow.ly/Hpgi50LApg2
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Bolton Elementary 2nd Grade (Ms. Bowman's Class) showing their interpretation of "Continue" by Dr. Maya Angelou. @WSFCS_media #DRAngelouGift
Explore how @DrMayaAngelou lived through “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise”! Thursday July 12th at the @AWMuseum in Chicago, please join film director Rita Coburn Whack for a talk after the 6:30 screening. TICKETS: bit.ly/2tSPbWm #AndStillIRise #MayaAngelouFilm
Join us Thursday as we screen our @mayaangeloufilm & talk with Director Rita Coburn Whack in #Chicago! Share & get your tickets today. Thursday, July 12th 6:30 TICKETS: bit.ly/2tSPbWm #AndStillIRise #MayaAngelouFilm
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated…that in fact, it may be necessary to encounter defeats so we can know who the hell we are." @DrMayaAngelou Tonight we celebrate our #MayaAngelouFilm at the @PeabodyAwards Peabody Awards. Thank you! #AndStillIRise
"I grew up in her light." Guy Johnson, son of @DrMayaAngelou #HappyMothersday #andstillirise #mayaangeloufilm
Watch & discuss @mayaangeloufilm w/ @DrMayaAngelou's grandson Colin Johnson @PCCLancer Free 3/30 7PM @TCREXP @RolondaWatts @ritacoburnwhack
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