"Maya Angelou Beloved Poet and Global Renaissance Woman"
by Judy Joy Jones
Maya Angelou; the beloved poet and best-selling author, continues to captivate readers through the sheer beauty of her lyrics and words.
Ms. Angelou was a guest on my Internet Talk Show and we had over one million listens to our show with Maya.
Her office was overwhelmed with guest appearance requests, and it took over six months to book her on the show. The many listeners are forever grateful Ms. Angelou was our special guest.
Maya's popularity continues to grow. She is known and loved by all age groups around the world.
Oprah Winfrey was extremely close with Maya and described her as a mentor, mother, sister and friend. Oprah explained that Maya Angelous books helped her personally process the pain of her own sexual abuse.
Ms. Angelous work and life offer a personal journey of many African Americans of the 20th century.
Racism, rape, and her pregnancy at age sixteen, were subjects many readers could relate too as they were hungry for literature by authors that talked
the realities of growing up black in America.
Oprah Winfrey's Tribute to Maya Angelou;
“Next time you receive change from a cashier, take a look at the palm of your hand. There is a chance Maya Angelou will be staring back at you on a quarter.
This marks the first time a Black woman has appeared on one. What a beautiful moment. Maya, look at what you did!"....Oprah Winfrey
Ms. Angelou was truly a "Global Renaissance Woman" whose books are read by millions all over the earth.
Thank-You Maya Angelou. The world continues to share your wisdom with our future generations.
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