Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise is more than just a poem for Simone; it’s something she lives by and constantly motivates her. This teaser, narrated by EGOT winner Viola Davis, is a glimpse into the Simone Biles Rising documentary. Continue reading
Tyler Perry performs this hilarious tribute to the great poet, actress, dancer and activist Maya Angelou. Continue reading
“You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” – Maya Angelou Continue reading
Calypso Heat Wave (1957) stars Merry Anders, Meg Myles and, as herself, Maya Angelou.
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Back in 1988, Maya Angelou described to a predominantly white crowd in Salado, Texas, how a maid’s smile inspired one of her most enduring poems. She says she wrote it to honor a maid she once watched ride the bus in New York City. Continue reading
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings based on the autobiography of the same name by Maya Angelou. The film first aired on April 28, 1979 on CBS. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Maya Angelou and some of the people who know her best sit down with journalist Felix Augustine where some of her deepest secrets are uncovered like never before.
Maya Angelou is mesmerising, exhilirating and spell-binding in this performance before 5000 people. She is pure magic, honest and informative in this semi autobiographic conversation.
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Facing Evil With Maya Angelou, is the second of two programs celebrating the life and work of the late Maya Angelou, Bill Moyers revisits a 1988 documentary in which he and Angelou attended a conference on “Facing Evil,” held in the Hill Country of central Texas. Evil was a topic about which Angelou, the victim of childhood rape and virulent racism, had a lot to say. Continue reading
The Richard Pryor Special? aired on May 5, 1977, and created an immediate sensation for NBC. The network had given Pryor an hour in prime time to put on a show of his choice. Pryor chose to bring his irreverence humor to a nation mainstream television audience- explosive! His gut-wrenching honesty coupled with Pryor’s ability to deliver authentic pathos are the hallmarks of his comedy. One such moment was the sketch featuring Maya Angelou. Continue reading
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A dance and fitness class for seniors taught by Walter Rutledge
Nereid Older Adult Center 720 Nereid Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
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