Today, we honor the NIEA and celebrate #NativeAmerican Heritage Day! 20 years ago, in 2003, Dr. Angelou spoke at the NIEA conference and gifted them with her inaugural poem, “On The Pulse Of Morning.” -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

"Each of us has that right, that possibility, to invent ourselves daily." #MayaAngelou Do you know the story behind Dr. Angelou's inaugural poet journey? Learn and continue your unique path. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts mayaangelou.com

"#MayaAngelou brought distinction and her unique grandeur to her 32 years teaching," said Professor and Provost Emeritus Edwin Wilson, who was instrumental in bringing Dr. Angelou to Wake Forest University. “But – in a quieter way." #Get2KnowAngelou #WorldTeachersDay

at their own doorstep, meaning whatever they are willing to fight for or what they are willing to ignore." -Guy Johnson -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

at their own doorstep, meaning whatever they are willing to fight for or what they are willing to ignore." -Guy Johnson -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

"She[Maya Angelou] would tell me that the flower of the human spirit had difficulty blossoming without the natural nourishment of justice and dignity. " -Guy Johnson -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

"My greatest blessing has been the birth of my son." #MayaAngelou Today, we celebrate the birthday and remember the life of Maya Angelou's son, Guy Bailey Johnson. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

"Peace my brother, peace my sister, peace my soul." #MayaAngelou We remain inspired by the sisterhood and friendship of Maya Angelou and Mrs. Coretta Scott King The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts #MLK

“At one point, it was my blessing to work for equality as the Northern Coordinator of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference." #MayaAngelou Watch, read, and learn more. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts BBC loom.ly/Bic-jVY

"When I decided to speak, I had a lot to say." #MayaAngelou Be encouraged to never give up on yourself. Watch and learn more about Dr. Angelou's life and impact from the Maya Angelou Film. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts loom.ly/px37sjg

“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” #MayaAngelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

"My Uncle Willie stuttered, had one leg that was shorter than the other and he was a rainbow in my cloud. I am a rainbow in somebody's cloud. Each of you has that possibility." #MayaAngelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts Watch ▶️ loom.ly/mu6IKUg Roberta Flack

"The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom." #MayaAngelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

This took place in 1972 with the production of Georgia, Georgia. -The estate of Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” #MayaAngelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts

“My grandmother has been my greatest teacher. She never laughed at anybody. She had everything: she had faith, she had money, she had beauty, she had health.” #MayaAngelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts #DrAngelou95 -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou

As we celebrate ESSENCE Festival this June & July, we remember when Maya Angelou made a special appearance there with her close friends Ashford & Simpson VALERIE SIMPSON. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #BlackMusicMonth #ESSENCEFest #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts #DrAngelou95

"Over time I have learned I am at my best around books." #MayaAngelou Maya Angelou’s grandmother, Mrs. Annie Henderson began teaching her how to read at three years old. -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts #DrAngelou95

The bond Maya Angelou and #JamesBaldwin shared grew over three decades. Learn more about them both in the Maya Angelou Film, “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.” -The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou loom.ly/xxqABos #Get2KnowAngelou #95AngelouFacts #DrAngelou95