Black History Month–February 27–#BHM2011–Maya Angelou

This is installment 27 in the Black History Month series. This series contains inspirational quotes from Black Americans that are good for all people. While some friends will want me to use “African American History Month”, I will use the traditional name to identify it with American born and raised leaders.

The blog post is to give a little background, while my twitter @davetravis – will get regular updates of the posts.

The first week’s theme was historical figures, last week, Civil Right’s Leaders. Last week was entertainers and politics week. We wrap up the month this week with Educators.

For many generations the leaders of the Black community were its pastors and school teachers and officials.

Today’s twitter quote:

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! Maya Angelou

While she is more known for her writing and speaking, for the last 20 years she has taught at Wake Forest University and lectured at other colleges as well. Her quote above reminds us that is not just the males that need to be celebrated, but also the females.

She is known for her versatility, starting her career as a singer, then writer, director, producer and even cook book author!

She is scheduled to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom award this year.

Here is my bonus quote for blog readers:

There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.

Comments

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This is amazing brother - you are blessed. It seems so outlandish that you would think it is satire - esp the part about Jerry 'having his facts a little off' - that can't be true!