5 Things About Maya Angelou that Most People Don't Kow

[eridani]

http://www.nationofchange.org/5-things-about-maya-angelou-most-people-won-t-talk-about-1401374006

1. Angelou was a close associate with Malcolm X prior to his assassination and had plans to start a new effort with him to advance African-American rights.
2. Angelou was a leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
3. Angelou supported Cuban leader Fidel Castro, despite his rivalry with U.S. leaders
4. Angelou was a staunch advocate for marriage equality
5. Angelou made a strong moral case for action to recover the kidnapped Nigerian school girls.

[KitSileya]

1. You are quite right,

I didn't know the three first items on the list. She was an incredible person, and the more I learn about her, the more amazed I am.

[theHandpuppet]

2. I truly believe her legacy will only continue to grow over time

She was truly a gift to the world and shared her own gifts WITH the world.

[CTyankee]

3. I am appreciating her poetry much MORE now than before...she was so gifted...

her words are blessings on all of us, not just black but all colors and religions and cultures....I am but one of her mosaic and it is wonderful...thank goddess for Maya...