Maya Angelou – Still I Rise

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou. If you can get to Nova Scotia, Canada this Saturday please do attend a very special screening of "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise" and a very special discussion with Co-Director Rita Coburn Whack at Halifax Black Film Festival - HBFF. Before working on the Maya Angelou Film, Mrs. Whack worked with Dr. Angelou from 2006-2010 through the Oprah Win

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Still I Rise by Maya Angelou - Poem Analysis

Maya Angelou's poem, Still I Rise, is depicted through the story of a woman who wants more out of life. 2016 IndianRaga Fellows Surya, Aarthy, Vivek and Swathi present Radhika Ganesh's iconic choreography in this new-age collaboration that tells the story of the many women we know and cherish in our lives. In this piece we follow the story of a woman who is a busy housewife but has aspirations of being so much more. She starts off doing daily household chores and taking care of her family but wh

#BlackHistoryMonth isn't just about honoring our ancestors; it's also about honoring ourselves. Our strength leads us to triumph. We still rise! The words of Maya Angelou ’s poem 'Still I Rise' can be found carved into the Granite Wall located in the African Ancestors Memorial Garden at IAAM. Throughout the month, there will be fun and informative programs both in person and online. Stay tuned for more information! Comment your favorite line below. | International African American Museum