Dr. Maya Angelou Gives Commemorative Poem - 2010 National Urban League Conference

Rapper Common and Dr. Angelou deliver commemorative poem during the National Urban League 2010 Conference. Later Dr. Angelou sings a special song and narrates an emotional story of slavery.

[@xyzllii]

Such a special woman...who now rests in infinity.

[@hazzydefault7308]

Tears came down like rain as I listened to this beautiful woman. She’s indeed a blessing from above. I love you Maya. A Beautiful woman indeed! Maya Angelou.

[@angelntombihadebe4893]

My escape place to recharge my strength...listening to her wise words always strengthen me....powerful poem❤

[@adeolareid1536]

Mine as well. When ever I need to remember that life is worth living or need to have my grandma's words I listen to Maya

[@LCox-dt6fy]

I’m a 60 year old white woman raised in rural East Tennessee. I’ve been overwhelmed with love and respect and gratitude to hear this remarkable woman’s words. Life changing. God-given. Precious.

[@wandabeasley3652]

Very elegant.A beautiful black woman I am often told how much I look llike Dr Maya Angelo yes I am proud that we share that . Love her poetry and her mannerism 💖💖💞😎😀and I applaud her 👏👏👏🙏

[@madhubhatia7555]

Tears along the sides of my eyes, heart thumping and tight!
What a life!

[@Visionary848]

Beautiful. Words read with such love, authority, and resilience. I’m in awe. Wisdom command’s an audience.

[@montgomerykgatlhane6638]

"They've paid for each of us already"... Heart moving indeed, she was a living legend im telling you, msy her soul Continue resting in eternal peace, rest well ma'am.

[@addisonjai3598]

I wasnt thinking I would get tears in my eyes watching this...but I did...

[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " LEGENDARY " ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@suadpolashek6400]

I can't express enough how much i love this duo, i have tears in my eyes! Love love love this!

[@yamamalove]

Beautiful!

[@madhubhatia7555]

Yes We will keep doing the ‘Right Thing’

[@gideondyani560]

Thank you Dr Angelo.

[@kendracalico661]

Dr. Maya Angelou a true servant of the Lord.

[@CareerDropout.]

this was beautiful

[@user-jq3pd4ty5e]

Blissful.

[@dezorrayoftheson259]

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[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

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[@robinmahan101]

It's crazy how so many that was honored at Oprah's Legend's Ball. Wear those earrings she gave everyone. Amazing!

[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

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[@Yit-N8]

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[@yongamagoge4907]

WOW i am not impressed but i am inspired to be the best of me for I HAVE BEEN PAID FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zalishaabdool6671]

MEMORIZATION!!...BUT IT IS TO MASTER?...THE BEAUTIFUL ART OF...
FREE SPEECH!!...AND WHEN... STORIES!! TOLD OVER...THE... PASSAGE!!..OF TIME!!...IT MIGHT... JUST BE..1 CHOSEN... STORY!!.. TO LET'S SAY...TO TELL ABOUT...
THE PAINS!! AND SUFFERING!!...OF..
SLAVERY!!!...NARATED BY.. A STORY TELLER!!....WHO WRITES!!...BUT IT... IS...
■THE FEELINGS!!■...IN THE... SINGING!!.. .OF...THAT SONG!! WE... FEEL!!..THE TRUE FEELINGS!! OF... EXPERIENCING SOMETHING?..LIKE CRIES?...OR IF YOU...LAUGH!! OUT...
LOUD?...STILL TO SAY..■PAINFUL!!
IT WAS《■ THE SLAVE TRADE ■》
THINK ABOUT THAT.. AS...YOU MAY FEEL...
JUSTIFICATION??.IS TO KNOW...
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
THAT...Anyone Who Has Done An...
Atom's Weight Of Good..■See It!!■
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
AND Anyone Who Has Done An Atom's Weight Of Evil■Shall See It■
AMEEN!! / AMEN!!

[@christinafernandez106]

what's the name of the old yoruba song she sang?

[@cymonehicks2386]

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[@cymonehicks2386]

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[@MarvinHicks-dd7qb]

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