The Story About Maya Angelou that you have never heard in her own words.

[@Leonie-zu8yv]

"There is nothing I don't love about my life, but it's a struggle, that's why they called it life"

[@LOUDsigh]

Plz explain🤷🏾

[@QueenKelleyz]

Yeah explain for those of us that dont comprehend.

[@gloriagordon114]

Amen and Amen!

[@lesleykelly8752]

@@LOUDsigh frfr

[@m.williams3497]

Life can be amazing, but somethings are inevitable. Like death in family, racism, sickness. However, you can still love YOUR life overall, she travelled the world, singed, dance wrote world reknown poetry. Met and built some absolutely amazing relationships etc...

[@shaolin.master.menace_13.]

When Maya speaks, not only do you hear her, but you feel her. She most definitely resonates on a higher vibration

[@monawilliams286]

I literally have chills watching and listening to this. my God!

[@dorothychecksfield8371]

Shaolin Master Menace

[@donnalovegrady]

1 I

[@rachelwilliams1971]

Awesome

[@charray6867]

Yesssss!

[@t.l1357]

This woman lived a movie. THIS IS HOW YOU LIVE!!! thank you Maya!!

[@xolilehlomphosegokgo2224]

In my head she will always be my grandmother!

[@LovingAtlanta]

Hlompho Segokgo -👍 Yesssss!! Me too!!!! 💞

[@sandramorrison8709]

Yes!!!

[@tuicastro4431]

I wish!!!

[@lilsneezie6042]

yes, in your head.

[@ME-vb6pq]

I had the extreme honor to meet Dr. Angelou at my job. I was chosen to stay late after work so she could be seen in our facility. She had a smile that I still FEEL today. Crazy thing is my mother raised me on her poems and books, and I’ve always felt like I knew her personally. I didn’t ask to be the person who got to stay behind to service her. I was chosen. When my mom was a student at Coppin State in Baltimore, I also had the pleasure of meeting Angela Davis, and Sonia Sanchez. I was 9 yrs old at the time. What makes all of this relevant is that I am now a spoken word artist/poet after going through so much pain. All of it unlocked my purpose. God has poignantly positioned me around the very ppl IN PERSON that inspired my life. Who can say they got the opportunity to be face to face with royalty? Powerful women. Absolutely phenomenal! I LOVE YOU DR. MAYA ANGELOU! ❤️

[@stevewoodson4635]

Next. Generation of operations manager at making sure that truth is that way

[@lbu9542]

Awesome story!

[@leiacomenetz6172]

"she has liberated herself enough to tell the truth" ..but to tell it in a way that freed us liberate us and re-built us too. I adore her...a walking national treasure. I adore you Maya Angelou.

[@dr.kimberlywright1864]

Viewing this video was just what I needed. When people try to make you feel that you are not worthy or enough, view this video. It will make you feel that you can conquer anything "Man" says you cannot.

[@bealoved6550]

I hope you didn't let ANYONE make you feel that way Dr.Queen👓👑?

[@Sassy8utube]

Anyone know where I could possibly find the audio book to the daughter a never had?

[@mandycote5662]

❤ Kimberly!

[@debbvaughn493]

Sassy CountryGirl Try amazon they probably have it... I think.

[@nowwhat2020]

Even your OWN family!!!

[@myieshacuthbert9827]

For my homework I was to write about authors, they gave me list of people to choose from as soon as I saw Maya I knew that I would enjoy writing about her, but I found myself learning about the woman who set us other women free, thank you Maya.

[@decemberkat]

Mother Maya was and is still a gift to the world ♡♡♡♡♡

[@ericahowell2588]

mother maya she wonderful bless her soul

[@audreyvanya2040]

Indeed. I'm still in awe of her character.

[@KRIS-sh8wp]

December Girl A Supernova and a Literary Titan ♡♡

[@dianewicksxmcintosh9557]

December Girl who love all of us AND a good time with her. Life. I DO love her from my friend. She is with God now.

[@patricialane7993]

Thank God for giving us her. Mya Anglo

[@ciku-ciku7194]

'A letter to my daughter' .I need that book this minute. inspiring story.

[@shauntaybelton1153]

thrift store app

[@kristodea8067]

Said the same to myself

[@nowwhat2020]

First thing popped up in my head also, 🙂

[@101enri]

My biggest admiration and respect to this talented lady. RIP.

[@carole1878]

She is too feminist

[@alicelovejoy789]

Truly a phenomenal woman...

[@Carinjks]

Thank you for this. I miss her on the planet. She will remain one of my biggest inspirations in life

[@stedye]

Beautiful and uplifting documentary on a life well lived. Thanks Maya for touching all our lives.

[@waukandaglobalwellness9032]

In elementary school I used to be the lead Actress in several Plays. Then during middle school I won First Place in a Poetry contest. However, when I entered High School, I seemed to have lost my Voice. I did not lose it literally, like Maya did, but for some unknown reason, I ceased to contribute to the Arts at all. Now, after viewing this video, and after recently being encouraged by two of my Scholarly Author friends, to write again, I will slowly venture back into writing Poetry again. Thanks Maya, for helping me to find my inner voice once more. #Onward

[@marjorieferguson2064]

ESPIRA Wellness & Weight Loss Supportl

[@tea42ministry89]

Hi, it has been two years since your post. I was wondering how you were doing? Are you being heard? Blessings to you.

[@charray6867]

Right on!

[@ritabe-still1154]

Yes, be the change you want to see in the world!

[@nowwhat2020]

Go Ahead, just go!!!

[@kunxiawang1762]

She knows what she wants and has a strong heart!

[@DianaEvansSTARS]

Kunxia Wang makes all the difference in the world.

[@dianeregan4848]

Maya, Maya, Maya. How I miss you. Such a LEGACY. What a WONDERFUL WOMAN. L/DR

[@carleu]

Dr. Angelou is someone that I could spend my entire day talking. She fascinates me...she has played a very Important role as a mento in my life.

[@cemetarymama]

who could possibly dislike this? Maya was a legend❤

[@thekingschild777]

Only someone with a heart full of hate.

[@victoriousv7349]

Linda McCord exactly someone who has no soul

[@ernestinemorrison2799]

@@thekingschild777 Dr. Maya wouldn't want anyone speaking so.harshly and.judging another who is probably hurting in emotional pain.

[@thekingschild777]

@@ernestinemorrison2799 Let's not pretend Dr. Angelou was anybody's shrinking violet. She would let you know what time it was. If there is hate in your heart, it is what it is. One cannot work on the issue until they acknowledge the problem exists.

[@lilsneezie6042]

@@thekingschild777 or the men that she gave her gonorrhea to.

[@UpwriteSolutions]

I remember watching her at Clinton's inauguration, just glued and connected to the TV.... It was so overwhelming to see a woman of color on that platform... It still does something to me just watching it over again!

[@diamondlife120]

I was raised by woman like this, it wasn't until I was older that I realize the blessings given to me. Oh universe if I could be as much of a woman like this within my own life's purpose! For myself, my children, my grandchildren, and my family.

[@Karensinger9]

DiamondLife you are dear heart , you are ! Many continued blessings upon you and your family.

[@iiy3406]

I could not agree with you more. She is like a magnet to my soul on multiple levels of grace, wisdom and essence. She truly is a phenomenal woman. 💕

[@melodyellsworth1222]

@@iiy3406 ££

[@melodyellsworth1222]

L.p.

[@lisas7046]

@DiamondLife “It’s already done.” ~ The Universe

[@Miss_Loving]

Wow Maya Angelou lived like 10 lives. She was pretty incredible.

[@ladymarmaladea.2463]

😍 IM SUPER PROUD OF HER AND IT GIVES ME COMFORT AND COURAGE, IN A RACIST FORSHADOWING WORLD! I 💕💕💕DR. MAYA ANGELOU MY BROWN SISTER BEFORE ME!

[@nafeesaali377]

Understatement if you ask me!!!! She was a massive inspiration and still, today!!!

[@Moonewitch]

That's the way to do it!

[@lavinialewis7070]

Devil worsho

[@SunkissNia]

She had such a class to her. Poise & WAS wise beyond her years

[@icutaffyb3927]

OMG! Her son Guy Johnson can really write! Greatness didn't fall far from the tree!

[@nationalenglishessaychalle709]

Have you read his books?

[@memikeify]

What a beauty she was.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

When taking psychology at college, I wondered what a "self-actualized" person would be like. She would be like Maya Angelou.

[@robinbutler4515]

LoveFlatfootin1 I agree! Maya Angelou is truly a depiction of self actualization. She is truly a phenomenal woman!❤️

[@alicechadegani9626]

Wow great comments. I truly enjoyed reading. It's very sad I never saw her greatness until she left this place. It's is sad I had to spend so so much time in proverty and it's ghetto that I never had any wisdom 2 appreciate and love this Angelic being. R.I.P ~ REST IN POETRY my extraordinaire sister

[@fluffypuppy0]

wow truly

[@Girlboss71]

@@alicechadegani9626 LOVE IT.❣ R.I.P. AKA - Rest. In. Poetry. Beautiful

[@charray6867]

Sho'nuff

[@puppetsandpeople]

A gift to her age and all ages! This woman has inspired me from the time I started reading poetry at 11!

[@terraray404]

She's a real life hero to American Society! She voiced her opinion as she should've!

[@nightingalesong3059]

Maya was not only strong but she was truly an inspiration to so many. I had a very similar experience happen to me at 7 and I was mute for 4 years after. it was my aunt who told me about maya's story at age 10 when I felt like I wasn't alone, I really looked up to her and can't thank her enough. RIP Maya, you're missed by many.

[@epiphany4366]

Her purpose in this world was that of a "Humanitarian"... Peace and Love...

[@Alicia-cs8nw]

your world

[@karenjohannessen8987]

@@Alicia-cs8nw Our World!

[@wesleytyler9599]

IT'S EVERYONE'S PURPOSE TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE . TO IT'S MAXIMUM POTENTIAL . BE THE BEST INFLUENCE POSSIBLE . YOU ONLY GET ONE TICKET 🎟 TO THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH 🌎 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 📚💻

[@Omega1st]

And who is to decide what someone's purpose is?

[@plunky07]

she was an inspiration woman from God..

[@ezatulmarini1973]

Janice Sheppard true

[@kathysmith171]

I must say so myself a woman from God himself

[@charray6867]

Absolutely!

[@grenouillere7396]

I agree. Dr. Maya Angelou must be in inspiration not only to the whole African American community, but to "women" in general. I discovered her when I picked her book " I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in a University Library in France (1990), where I was studying French and English Literature (Classical Literature written in English language but from anywhere in the world). I thought it was a beautiful title for an autobiography and wanted to know the life-story hidden in those words. I was so fascinated by her personal story, I tried to find the sequel to that book, somehow never did. Seeing this video brought back memory of that back to me. Yes, she is an inspiration to follow your dreams, no matter what. A very positive and very humble person, a big charitable heart too --and that makes her a "beautiful" woman with a beautiful spirit to me, a true gift from God to all who really knew her, a true gift to the African-American community. I love you Ms. Maya Angelou, RIP. You'll always be an inspiration to women who struggle, knowing your life story gives them courage to "rise" and "rise" , not to "sit and curse the darkness" but to "try and light the match" to dissipate the darkness. Peace. ( woman from Haïti, now residing in St. Louis, MO. USA)

[@DonaldHamilton]

I love Maya she was the best I learned Black History through her and she made me feel that I can do anything in life. I went back to college and got two degrees when I was 42. I Rise it does not matter what they said about me I rise my favorite poem from Maya Angelou.

[@thepriestess5969]

Hallelua

[@noorgonzalez1076]

🙇🏻‍♀️🕊🙏🏽🎉🤴🏽

[@artfromtheheart6844]

What a beautiful woman🙏

[@charlesjames3328]

How mean and uninspired do you have to be to thumb down this video? This woman!

[@charray6867]

Okerrr!

[@joycegleason6410]

I agreed this was a great woman we were blessed to have her as long as we did🙏

[@greenmika2889]

They didn’t get hugged enough

[@1sdubois]

"I dont sit in the dark, and curse the dark...I light a match!!" Whew!

[@nowwhat2020]

They been trying to quote it but didn’t say the right words so I didn’t agree with until, You quoted it correctly, 😊

[@vanessajones7087]

So sad what happened to her n her childhood.She is such a special person n I just love her poems..

[@DianaEvansSTARS]

Vanessa Jones I was raped and vowed to silence. she thought his death was her fault. I quit speaking because I feared what harm telling could do. point and case, she loved her life, had no complaints, I feel the same way. our trauma turned to triumph and our pain pushed us to the fore front to be a beacon and a voice... we're never glad when bad things happen to good people. never should we allow it to define us either. Its all the bad and evil that made her who she was which enabled her to leave this great legacy message or documentary.

[@angelasantiago7426]

Diana Evans glad they punished that bastard that's how it should be done

[@angelasantiago7426]

Diana Evans I was raped and almost Lynch then stalked by the white supremacist bastard I spoke out and police ignored me

[@ladymarmaladea.2463]

I ADORE HER AND AM STILL HEARTBROKEN 💔 OVER HER LOSS.

[@debbvaughn493]

I think what’s remarkable is how she turned her life into a inspiration for all women.

[@sifisoshoba1808]

Incredible! She worked with Martin Luther King and Malcolm X!

[@grace_koki]

Her story is phenomenal

[@rsmith1820]

I have a scar on my leg from a fall on a motorcycle I was trying to learn ride several decades ago. I look at it now with a kind of pride & fondness because not only had I survived the fall, it represented an obstacle I surmounted. Dr. Angelou (because I don't believe anyone commenting here has the right to call her by her 1st name), absorbed all her scars outside & ESPECIALLY inside, turned them around & made them beauty marks. Because ANY bitter sorrow you can make sweet is worth keeping. I never met her. But I miss her.

[@rubyjackson128]

Lovely words

[@misskitty976]

Really Smitty...Yess, you said that. " I never met her, but I miss her"

[@leeamartinez]

Talk about following your heart!! So inspiring!!! She was tough yet passionate! This is how every person should live... WOW

[@bnwilli8929]

currently reading "Mom & Me & Mom" and CAN NOT PUT IT DOWN!! great read! Thank you Ms. Angelou for your contributions to the literature world.

[@ruvimbomadzivire6593]

she is one of the Greatest women l admire ...inspirational story

[@muurisoras5878]

her voice is amazing!!spiritual

[@monicahmwangi2775]

Oooh! I miss her. When I'm having a very difficult time or just about to give up. My heart takes me back to her clips just to hear her voice gives me back hope to get back up because it's "life" in her words.

[@bellaali3103]

This is just so beautiful, so so beautiful, a gift from God ❤️

[@michellehunter9762]

Elegance Grace with a Brilliant Mind...

[@LoriRuff]

"She has liberated herself enough to tell the truth!"

[@WitchVuaBE06]

Love liberates

[@zenaeblackburn1545]

Lori Ruff

[@newtonramdial6520]

Newton Ramdial- one of a kind.....in any colour

[@Elreathia]

Lori Ruff

[@lorenawolfman9333]

Or said another way, Truth (and love) was her liberation.

[@winnieelaine8592]

Maya Angelou was everything..my!!! A cook, waitress, poetess, street car conductress, musician, teacher, linguist, writer, actress,Mobilizer- Politician ,Editor, journalist, We were blessed to have u in this world Mss Maya❤

[@katleeong1314]

Thanks for listing it all. I could not remembered all to make the comment. A woman of all trades.

[@terry-annrichards6554]

This women changed my life made me feel all things are possible

[@debcox55555]

She always been an influence on my life!

[@ritisha9466]

Considering the tremendous things and the trauma she went through, her courage, confidence and attitude is absolutely commendable! A gift and inspiration to people of all ages and a legendary figure for everyone out there, for people who have seen it all to people who are still yet to see. Love you Maya Angelou! ❤️✨💖

[@WendyJohnsonmountainpeak]

What an amazing women who was created for such a time as this....A gift to us all of life, courage and truth! Many thanks her legacy lives on!

[@counseloryt]

Thank God for such a beautiful woman............ more of us need to be such learned.....

[@wizellajacka5447]

When she; Queen Maya says "if we had the courage to just touch one another....". just made me quiver because if we did, I mean all of us in this world strat doing that. I know racism would burn out or our hearts. It's a gift to have someone comfortable enough to touch your shoulder (that is a healing, a kind of sharing), guide you by your elbow, etc., is indeed a rare gift. It would be a very good sign of heightening- enlightenment if more people realized it in that manner. Enough said.

[@lilyfuzz1]

she was, is and will always be remembered for her incredible courage, fortitude, talent and wisdom.

[@justgt1965]

I would give anything to have had a conversation with her.

[@debbvaughn493]

Gwendolyn Taylor I said the same thing so many times. I think I would have been a better person. She had such a way to talk and make you feel what she was saying.

[@nowwhat2020]

Me to, she reminds me of one of my aunt on my dad side, they all tall.

[@rianalauren]

I agree. what I loved is how she handled her students. "You have an A and it's up to you to keep it."

[@maryannbroussard7938]

#DebbVaughan I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Angelou when she had a book signing in Oakland, California at Richardson's Book Store. Her brother Bailey Johnson and I were close literary friends and he introduced me to her. At the time he lived in Southern California but always made time to meet with me when he came to the Bay Area. I shared several poems with her, sent flowers and two of my favorite bookmarks. Can you imagine the excitement when I received a "thank you card" Maya Angrlou; and later a telephone call. Sorry, let me rewind back to the book signing. After purchasing my book I walked to the table where she was seated to get her autograph. When she asked for my name I told her, hoping I didn't sound nervous. She immediately glanced up at me and smiled, "oh, you're my brother Bailey Johnson's friend!" I replied "yes, how did you know?" She said very kindly that her brother told her about me and that she remembers his friends!" I couldn't wait to get home to call Bailey and let him know that met his dear sister and she remembered me. "Why not, you're my friend," he said. I am happy that I had the opportunity to know Bailey Johnson and so honored to have been introduced to his beautiful sister Dr. Maya Angelou. An awesome role model and teacher.

[@acajudi100]

Talk to her, as she speaks. She left a legacy.

[@freshencounter]

Thank you so much for posting this! ❤️

[@marycallahan1224]

What a wonderful speaking voice!

[@andresfelipe619]

Thank you for posting this.

[@debbvaughn493]

I would love to hear hear wisdom... she always makes me rethink things in my life. She’s my grandma in my head. I miss her. ♥️🙏🏼

[@TENDAINELSON]

What an inspiration! I am truly inspired.

[@lilianmganyizi6286]

Pure Beauty .. all that she went through, the pain..but still she rose. Must b the strength she got from her inner place where no body could touch.. God strengthen us to do His will throughout our lives, God used her to inspire many. She lives on. Thanks for sharing.

[@u.jekyll2899]

I'm a better person because of Dr. Angelou. May she rest in piece.

[@maureenjagona8138]

This is so awesome, interesting and educative...I never knew Maya sang or danced...

[@valerielowe873]

I feel so honored to have watched this account of Dr Angelou’s life. I am so inspired by her strength, tenacity and love. What a phenomenal role model she is for me and for generations to come...

[@beller8501]

maya set the seeds for woman today to live freely

[@charray6867]

Certainly

[@veraaddoyobo8482]

One of the women who set seeds Many are not heard of

[@1947dhammond]

Thanks to this ambitious, inspirational poet, who did not give up, but put out her BEST for those around her, and others that would come after her day!! Many blessings of courage can stem from courage, sufferings of others!!! Thank you Sista for your wonderful life and Courage to go beyond your self-needs to nourish and empower others.

[@LindaCasey]

Brilliant woman ...

[@angelinaadub2883]

Her soul is resting in peace ✌️

[@sandramorrison8709]

Yes I believe that!

[@Visionary848]

I am grateful to be apart of Maya Angelou’s Legacy. Touched by her life’s work. 🎁

[@funfilms4me]

This is an amazing video about a truly amazing woman.

[@semiradeneke9344]

I am proud to Name my Beautiful, Smart ,incredible Amazing Daughter After you you are the best R.I.P

[@TheHeartOne]

Thank you, Felix Augustine, for such an inspirational, beautiful love note for Maya!

[@FelixAugustineLIXX]

SpiritualLight 4 you are most welcomed. Please share and subscribe for even more content. Blessings.

[@mollyneemairenicanna6809]

Amazing woman whom Ill miss ... but I will read her works over and over again......All books were left behind so I have to start a new book club for myself....Looking forward to this.........Thank you Oprah and Maya and from all.....Thank you, thank you, thank you x

[@violineu8630]

Molly nee Maire Nic Anna p

[@duddud6414]

Violine U

[@yvettegarza8989]

Violine U the TV

[@ataisumaya6214]

Wow

[@lovetolivegreen]

Moving, and inspirational; I want to know more more more!

[@franceswestmorelandhuston3433]

Thank you for this presentation to start my new year.

[@lynnrose7562]

Maya was a fantastic woman of which doesn't come around very often. Such. wisdom. I could listen to her for hours.

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

Everytime I’ve been down, it was a Maya Angelou quote that turned me around and lifted me up. God, bless this woman I wish I could’ve met her. Maybe I will see her in heaven. My biggest inspiration, words can’t even begin to describe the pain I’ve felt and how her wisdom has bounced off the page like a hand to pull me up out of darkness.

[@albertlee5272]

Maya was poetry in motion as well as giant in the world. People will talk about her from years to come, such inspiration ❤️❤️❤️

[@karisiamari8194]

I really enjoyed watching this. I was in the hospital and hearing this deep piece of herself gave me that much more of a fight. Thank you. ❤❤

[@richardmead4935]

A national treasure; class, intellect, integrity, dignity, humility. What we all aspire to be.

[@redbaron8999]

I Love Maya Angelou:):)!! "Still, I RISE!"

[@neeuqamilam1170]

Thank Felix for this treasure! I enjoyed it.

[@teresalatino-adams2370]

She really did help the world with her name across the globe so many actually remember her name and she really did love poetry she even made her own poem phenomenal women I love her work. You will be missed 😢.

[@joanvalentine7788]

Maya Angelou you were the Phenomenal Woman. Any woman of today can also be. Let her stop sitting in the dark, light those matches shine the light and help someone else and thank you for showing us woman we can have some UPS and some Downs pull ourselfs together and keep pushing on .

[@enchantresse23]

I’m so grateful to have come across this video at a sensitive time. I’m happy to see Cicely Tyson was apart of this ✨ The passion and love Maya had for her people means the world to me. She tapped into so many creative parts of herself that changed lives in the process ❤️🌹

[@hyacinththompson3230]

We appreciate the family and friends of Maya 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@carenlook7902]

omg the history! The photos ❤💓❤I love it! Thank God for that teacher!

[@Poche676]

Wow, God bless the innovative people. She has changed my thinking of my education. God bless us all, Gustavo Ceja

[@rikkigram5464]

Thank God for Maya ❤️ Loved and truly cherished by so many. I heard my first Maya poem as a kid in Poetic Justice and never looked back. Thank you for everything Maya ❤️ Rest in power

[@alvernaaustin7498]

First time viewing this! God works in such ominous ways. Ms. Maya A. experienced such a life......I'm sitting here in awe ...

[@DianaEvansSTARS]

Ditto

[@scorpiowoman4092]

Grand Sugar me too

[@mamakirimoleba4939]

Diana Evans sss🇬🇸🇸🇧🇬🇸🇸🇧🇸🇧🇹🇴

[@jennymariewithrow5132]

Grand Sugar. yes💝

[@mars1783]

That was so beautiful, I am coping with some big decisions on my plate, and its such a relief to see how Dr. Angelou created a pathway of excellence for us students of ALL shades, shapes, and sexual orientation.... She was SO brave and Powerful, and her smile is so contagious. Loved seeing our beautiful Spirit-Teachers, Oprah and Gayle and Cecily Tyson... i love my heritage, but I think Black Women are QUEENS n they own such divinely inspired Grace.... Thank you for shaping our culture with art, FAITH n complexity.... "Deep Bow"..... have a great week, Dear Reader!!! by Francesca

[@terribrown8103]

Maya Angelou My Be Gone, But, Never Forgotten. She Is Awesome! Thank God For Her. Smiles.

[@sorayaredmond1971]

This video was so liberating to me. Dr. Maya Angelou has Intrigued me. She has given me hope. She has lit a fire around my Curiosity about my own purpose. I love the way she continued to strive in her full life. I love the way she gave many people permission to be who they are. What a phenomenal woman. ❤👸🏾.

[@sharonbingham5428]

What a gift!! We're at loss for such a great vessel of God, not to be physically with us. Her spirit is lingering pushing us to do what is purpose driven by the Creator.

[@hinauripetana912]

This is the 2nd May 2018 and I don't know how I missed this but what an inspirational and beautiful video. I cried and thought these moments are special divinely appointed ones. Only one who has come though the rough and the tough and know the divine power of God through the lives of others who went through trials and tribulations as African American women of enduring strength and courage against poverty, bigotry, racism, ignorance and every other imaginable dire situation know how blessed she truly is from those trail blazers who paved the way and created opportunities. Oprah has been that vessel of choice by God to bless and honour these incredible women of God. They are truly icons and women with beautiful brave souls. God bless them and God bless Oprah. May she continue to be a vessel for God in blessing others.

[@essiegilley6593]

Life is a struggle, "That is Life" Maya Angelou said it well worldwide.

[@sandoegustave483]

I love Maya Angelou, such a woman of Inspiration and a strong voice for all black women . She inspired me to be a poet myself and to be more outspoken.

[@Yutsekelman]

Oh it's so emotional for me as I listen about this awesome woman # there is nothing that I don't love about my life . And I bow my head to God saying with confidence even though it comes across as a question 'Lord is there really anything I a can't do....?'

[@Nadineperry1]

Yes I think I now know why the cage bird sings - Thank You Ms Angleou - 🙏

[@graceijeomageorge5457]

I give God the glory for her life. The gift of God for our lives, must surely make a greater way for us. Amen and amen!

[@avianlezama8075]

She reminds me so much of my mother. Her incredible strength.

[@gastrobypasssurgerypatient9638]

These INTERVIEW CHANGING LIVES INSPIRING

[@marymuthoni1551]

A wonderful woman who never gave up and encouraged many, she was humble with a lot of wisdom