Maya Angelou

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even read more

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance.

Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."

Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."

The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.

The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.

I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.

I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.