Maya Angelou's Blacks, Blues, Black! Episode 1 | KQED Arts

[@TonyCalrisain]

Hey 👋 Family 👪 ❤ 💕 💖, I just realized that I Just Simply Love ❤ This. ❤😮😢😂😅😮😊🎉❤.

[@arjealywisseh773]

As an African born in west Africa I get chills. I have forgotten myself and this video is reteaching me again about who I am at my purest as an African woman.

[@CAMARA05]

SO TRUE

[@rjmckenzie4706]

I love the beginning song where Maya sings , her voice is so beautiful and it makes me tear up. We are a beautiful people and we have an amazing culture.

[@jlovetravels5703]

Every single black person should watch this, most especially African Americans. lets your kids and grand kids watch too.

[@vyizzyme]

This seems more like a video for white folk to learn our ways and try to move like us. We know enough of this already cause its in our being our dna.its how we live. Why watch something we already know bout??? Time for new knowledge and not them chicken george dance moves they barely pulled off. This aint teachin no real knowledge to help us advance. This for pink people. Who u think probably provides the camera and screen time?

[@isaiah4600]

@@vyizzyme everyone doesn't know. There are people raised away from the community. Its good for them. Even I was familiar with much of this but didn't realize the depth of the history of it.

[@Redjohn129]

I am African but why do I feel like for someone who was not born in Africa is teaching myself what it is to be an African. What an incredible woman she is and her story really made me emotional.

[@adamamunu3046]

It's a diaspora thing :D

[@samlsd9711]

I admire Maya Angelou for she only respected and introduced our African culture gracefully.

[@karambafatty9693]

Me as an African this info really touch me. Great documentary

[@arjealywisseh773]

I agree

[@laurabartoletti6412]

Ms. Maya Angelou, my Shero - forever ! Rest In Laughter, Rest In Love, Rest In Peace, Rest In ALL !! 💙🌸🦅

[@solemandd67]

Man! This is BEAUTIFUL BLACK HISTORY!

[@samlsd9711]

All what she said about African culture stolen by Souther and it's called "southern hospitality" It's so accurate.

[@kristydevi3192]

I really enjoyed this video to observe #MayaAngelou's eloquence and articulation; as she takes us on a historical journey, of Africa's rooted, influence on dances and body language that are now a part of modern Black American society. She has such a passionate soul and I can't wait to see the other episodes to learn black history through her gifted, intelligence. RIP (Maya Angel)....🙏🏼💫💧

[@elchristo-negro8860]

Wow. I was reading the comments below. This is the first time I have ever seen The famous Maya Angelou. She was a beautiful soul inside anddddd out. 😍

[@IsiahBradley]

I am a Black media scholar who has read mentions of this series for half my life now. THANKS for finally allowing me to see it! I plan on using it in my classes this fall!

[@georgemccaddeniii8963]

The way I am 'gagging' just while watching this and learning the history of my people! Wow, this excites me to see and hear Dr. Maya Angelou reminding black people how special we are and why it is so important to stay connected to our heritage ⚡️

[@BookFace-r9y]

NAMASTAEY, ASE, AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏,?!.

[@repblicmedia2023]

My queen. Don ask me how graceful you look. I am very emotional.

[@vtymes1982]

Beautiful and graceful

[@Bangieflea]

I just finished 'A song flung up to heaven' where she talks about making this series - thank you for making it all available.

[@TobyWalker-ci5hp]

AMEN, 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏.

[@ahmosethemelanite9325]

WONDERFUL ,BEAUTIFUL AFRIKAN QUEEN SHE WAS.

[@OtheDaddy]

Indeed!

[@lillieholmes4521]

Yes this video bought back many memories,, oh yes the hoke poke,,,hambone, was something we did ,, we love slapping our thighs and chest,,and we also played Jacks, and hopscotch,, oh yes the gritty bug, thank you for sharing ,,I had forgotten about those dance moves, oh yes I am still doing the booglelue,,, Aschanta dance , wow I had almost forgot these DANCE MOVES, the hullygully, wow I still Dane like that ,, but I couldn’t remember the names of those dances, THANK YOU

[@maryngwebongngu1921]

Excellent performances, indelible messages. I can’t thank Maya Angelou and her team enough for this initiative.

[@sirpoppinchuck]

We must know our history because it gives us pride, perspective, n clearity. Maya explains so beautifuly the African crossover mannerisms n movements that we take for granted such rich culture that we need to continuously study n respect. Great series! Somethings i knew others i didnt we can all learn n grow no matter what age. Continuously a student until my last breath.

[@kiky4881]

This is amazing. Ms. Angelou was a rare gem. RIEP.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Look at these beautiful innocent children @3:39-5:25....I’d love to know their stores, how they grew up and what ever became of each of their lives. I hope they each went on to do great things. 🤗💞🤗

[@teedee6176]

3:39 - 5:25 => Xtreme Hip Hop with Phil kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHy7nYeJfbqsgM0 Epigenetics

[@hippykiller75]

THIS IS OUR HISTORY OF GREATNESS...MOTHER AFRICA....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasminejohnson2687]

I wish more African Americans would be interested into this !💯🤎 Thanks Maya

[@emiliateglia5382]

Just learned about this programme in her autobiography and I’m so happy to find it here, thanks for uploading it. Such a great black woman, woman and human. Can’t get enough of learning from her.

[@lillieholmes4521]

Wow Thank You so much for these wonderful memories,,, Thank you for sharing,,, 😜very good

[@mariadesir4569]

This was so intriguing to watch. I loved this so much. I could listen to her all day.

[@adamudanjuma8502]

Thanks for THIS. Much love!

[@samlsd9711]

Maya such a beautiful beautiful person.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Seeing Maya here in her younger years, it makes me think of India Arie. Both so beautiful. 💞

[@akeratunre7007]

Hotep Ankh (Peaceful Life) Elder Dr Maya Angelou... Pearls Of Wisdom. Sekhem Shem RA... Dua (Thank You).

[@ChildofYAH]

8:06 the kid from Space Jam New Legacy looks exactly like her! Wow the resemblance is uncanny!

[@deborahclement]

I love it! Thank you for posting, from the Caribbean. We see ourselves.

[@bradlovely6936]

Extremely precious cargo -- everything this black lioness brought! ⚜️👑⚜️

[@lateraldeano]

Love this lady forever

[@thia9184]

Thank you for posting and adding to my must see list. YAH/GOD Bless

[@hippykiller75]

SPEAK....SPEAK....SPEAK. EVERYTHING WAS CREATED BY US. ...!!!!!

[@TobyWalker-ci5hp]

Nice,

[@cecilepovich3861]

Wow! This powerful Process.

[@cecilepovich3861]

What smart conscious Insight.

[@NestaVision2007]

I am currently using this very brilliant series as a homeschooling learning tool for my 3 children during this Covirus intermission. I came upon this documentary by accident...or should I say "serendipity"...

[@helinae6106]

A blessing!🌻

[@sionneg]

Fantastic

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🙏Thank you for posting and sharing this film with us. I’m so grateful and thankful that I had the chance to meet her and have a conversation with her in 2001. She was legendary while she was alive and most certainly so with her passing in 2014. 🙏

[@shaquillmalloygibson2583]

Me myself as a child i was graced to meet her with others wen i did dance and drama .. She is beauty .

[@youngaks]

Ok ok Maya. I see you are in tune with your rhythm😃

[@world_entertains_all]

thank you!!!!

[@claudinebigirimana5408]

Thanks a lot my sister . Be blessed

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Kathrine Dunham is one of my favorite choreographer and story teller. there something about those dances the whole community gets their wild intentions. we are the main source for our hip hop and breaK dancing directly from Africa.

[@roxiet7016]

LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc. .... Yasss..facts💎🧚🏿‍♀️🤎

[@aniekanjoshua6662]

Wow so lovely

[@TheBobifrank]

Thanks for sharing this omg the link is sooooo strong

[@Poemsapennyeach]

Brilliant.

[@mesonjixx2004]

grateful for this document

[@karenwanjira6841]

Hey that game she plays in the beginning is still played in East Africa 🌺🌺

[@HumblyBlessed10]

It's also still played in Guyana 🇬🇾😊

[@karenwanjira6841]

@@HumblyBlessed10 really 🥰 nice

[@melohelloo1248]

@@HumblyBlessed10 same in Somali too

[@tommytillis3172]

I'm from the US and I played (we called it jacks) this game as a young girl! Loved it!😍

[@Darjeelingla]

Extraordinary woman ☀️☀️☀️

[@MrPep718]

Much love family black Power.Bx.🏆💜🌹📺🌎🔥📚📰🖤🌹💪🦁👑

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

whatever DID happen to those children playing these familiar street games. I'm from Harlem and e got thousands of games every remember like oochie walla wallah oochie bang,bang, miss Mary mack, double dutch, and lots of it. we didn't need no money but we just play some games that goes put of style we play the games until the sun goes down. all my friends move away and I wish I can't stay, where are they??????

[@lifelove6164]

I grew up in the 80s and 90s and we also played those games. Used clothes line for jump rope. Those were the days.

[@isaiah4600]

all you have to do now is make a video and share it. That way it will stay someone's knowledge.

[@felinefokus]

She is some kind of beautiful

[@OtheDaddy]

She was very very beautiful!

[@ShammuaMekonnen]

Jacks and, Hide and Seek.....we played these as youts growing up......we never had a song for hide and seek......hokie pokie too..... WOW, an i am all the way in Barbados.........what does that tell us all ??????

[@shelbyw6135]

Incredibly amazed I am in New Zealand & grew up with these games.

[@melohelloo1248]

@@shelbyw6135 same in East African somalia

[@tegabaahmedia]

MAYA KILLED THE HIGHLIFE!

[@eulaboyd2204]

L🖤VE this!!!

[@cecilepovich3861]

Wow.

[@kiky4881]

Ms. BRE WAS GETTIN' IT!!!

[@gzus5943]

Cant they show this in British schools to teach about culture-i think these shows are highly educational and relevant today!!

[@dr.jamesabiye2825]

Yoruba traditional dance, wow!

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Angelique kidjio would've done this Senegalese intro in a common great way but I love how she shook those demons out at the Grammys calling out from Africa. she was greatful. I also inspired Miriam makes with her songs of wisdom. you don't need. to be an africa to sing a language or talk it. it's true intriguing,judy carefully learn it and you be alright. thanks dr.maya.

[@anitaadubofour7116]

Proud as an Ashanti.....

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

the Philly dog, afro bugaloo, the horse, the shingling,kids today's knew our dance we grew up on. the rope is a disco from a Ghanian dance and of course who couldn't forget the hustle, it was brought from Cleveland and Baltimore, it was a risque dance at one point in 1973. so there so many others to get our groove on.

[@dorandacolbert5973]

Dr. Angelou inherited the mission of Zorah Neal Hurston

[@aaronpayne6486]

What a Goddess.

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

I really to plan tv special like hers just to be assured talent and being human is always first 1st. in your life.

[@claudiogabriel72]

Porfavor poderia nas configuraçoes de video do KZbin-Colocar as permissoes para legendas, aqui no Brasil gostariasmos de traduzir para o Portugues

[@bookadmirer.3699]

I'm a white man, but I think its important for all people to learn and to be able to be proud of their culture.

[@loraineebomah9678]

Sounds as Maya Angelo

[@davidval7188]

She is so beautiful

[@nylianicole22]

That hokie pokie song hit different today as an adult

[@cecilepovich3861]

And that is a critical difference.

[@zalishaabdool6671]

COME ON CHILDREN??♡♡♡♡♡♡ COME ON..."LET'S PLAY SOME GAMES!!"...SHALL WE?♡♡♡♡♡♡ "LET'S HAVE A GOOD GOOD TIME!!"

[@yvettehenderson5552]

I SEE MYSELF RIGHT THERE..

[@youngb7ki]

2:40 we play this game in Yemen

[@heraford2661]

Anyone know the name of the song Maya is singing in the beginning?

[@laodeharianto8884]

💐✨💫🌺🌺🌺💫✨💐

[@lifelove6164]

Some of the similar "hip hop" moves they doing today are similar to tyebmoves being done in this video

[@kimgibbs6585]

❤💚💜💙💛

[@DiamondTW359]

Mkay, who got up and danced with these folks?

[@sircozzi4440]

What language was that in the beginning?

[@melohelloo1248]

Somali

[@sasquatchbrett6331]

The controlling aspect is ALWAYS lack of $$$ when discussing value of a human life. Gov.; religion & royalty have control of $$$.

[@alperennarmanl7539]

I am pretty sure that most people, especially black people, know that Beyonce reflects her culture perfectly. And I have just realised after watching the documentary that she must be inspired by some dance moves in the documentary and adapts them into her dance moves. Check this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maKTm41vnZKBqKs

[@NickyShotZ]

thats how pimps walk i dont walk like that lol

[@KMantey]

👍🏼

[@TobyWalker-ci5hp]

❤😮😢😂😅😊🎉❤.

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

you could do the Watusi but we are the Watusi-sydney Poitier, guess who's coming to dinner.

[@laodeharianto8884]

🌴🍒🍎🍷🍹⛲🍹🍷🍎🍒🌴

[@jocelyndickens3975]

We can't get no blacker thin that!!!

[@wavegodrobsanders539]

Reparations2020

[@roxiet7016]

Bob Sanders ADOS .... fo sho.. fr🔥💯💫

[@jenniferadamu8021]

The song in the beginning sounds Yoruba

[@SAPHYTYRA]

I'm pretty sure those stones found in San Francisco came fromw a native American and not a slave

[@marryannsawyer4190]

How do you know that 🤔

[@shelbyw6135]

@K K note she says that 'Africans brought the belief,' you may find similarities in other cultures, but we all have the same Eve in our dna 🖤

[@SAPHYTYRA]

@@shelbyw6135 I recently found out where that Eve was from. Have you heard of the Guadalupe woman? It will change things. We all need to update or archaeological knowledge but the schools refuse to do this. White supremacy is hinged on false eugenicists theories from pseudo scientist like Darwin and Galton. We must, especially us, do our own research and update our knowledge. It's our power. Why do you think they hide it?

[@SAPHYTYRA]

@@shelbyw6135 before you fret, all aboriginal people are dark skinned. But also, dont get caught up on color too much. It limits cognition about these things.

[@shelbyw6135]

@@SAPHYTYRA lol 'fret,' over what, pay attention, those details count. As for pigment I'm going to stick with the grandmother of us all, not some biblical tripe.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

20:42 - I thought that was a _man_ speaking!

[@patriciawilliams5557]

All the loud preaching is saturnic saturn rhymes of your voice is evil worship of saturn spirits call them an people go bad . need be humble. An peaceful peace

[@claudinebigirimana5408]

Thanks a lot my sister . Be blessed

[@laodeharianto8884]

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