Statement by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
Maya Angelou was not only a tall, strong, Black beautiful woman; she also towered as a giant among human beings. I remember meeting Dr. Angelou as I was one of those having words to say at the funeral of actor and comedian Godfrey Cambridge. At the end of the service we met at the home of Brock and Dee Dee Peters. Present was a host of Hollywood celebrities, writers, and activists; among them was Maya Angelou and James Baldwin.
I was privileged to watch her grow and become the giant that she ultimately became. When we organized the Million Man March, I asked Dr. Angelou if she would say a poem, and in spite of severe opposition she did. When Dr. Angelou saw that huge throng of nearly 2 million men she wept and she recited her famous poem titled, "And Still I Rise.".. Read more.. |
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