Hear how Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur for the first time

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  • Without realizing it, Maya Angelou met Tupac Shakur, and the two ended up sharing a powerful moment together.
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    Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before.
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  • @suicidemarcel9817
    @suicidemarcel9817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    R.I.P to both of these influences. They are both legends

  • @leejee88
    @leejee88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    if only he had had a influence like maya angelou in his life and on his shoulder through out his career he'd still be here

  • @TYDIRTGANG
    @TYDIRTGANG 7 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Tupac name one of his album "Still I rise"
    And Maya Angelou have a book also and the title is Still I Rise

    • @martyc909
      @martyc909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      2Pac was heavily influenced by Maya Angelou. Maybe it was this moment that did it, but the song was influenced by Dr. Angelou and he he did read her books.

    • @123terricam
      @123terricam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      he named it after her book out of respect for how she touched his life.

    • @user-sd9md2ij6r
      @user-sd9md2ij6r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      book and also a poem. Still I Rise is my MOST favorite poem and I WISH I had video of getting to see her live in 12th grade, but I settle for the recordings that are online. You cant imagine being in the same space hearing her, EVEN IF it was way TF from the highest seats, I WISH I could find my high school speech teacher and Thank her for HOWEVER she did it to take us to that. Im working on my english teaching credential and I vow to NEVER let Dr. Angelou's contributions, her words and words EVER be forgotten with the generations coming up

  • @mindsrevolution1
    @mindsrevolution1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    This beautiful phenomal woman was able to give 2pac an educational and powerful message ..no lie brought me to tears we miss you Dr.Angelou

  • @leejee88
    @leejee88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    i think this was the real 2pac i think had he had positive blacks in his circle through his career he'd still be around because its as maya said we needed guys like him

    • @jeromewaters8411
      @jeromewaters8411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have always said that is so true.

    • @robertorantalla7101
      @robertorantalla7101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We definitely needed more guys like the sensitive Tupac, but not so much the shoot em up Tupac. People are like onions with many layers, but he was very young when he died and still had growing to do. Had he been able to do that I think he would have been a great leader. But he did have positive black people in his circle, peeps like Digital Underground. Unfortunately because of his incarceration he chose to make a deal with the devil, suge knight, and it cost him his life imo. RIP Tupac.

  • @globalrei
    @globalrei 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Pac was so power fulllllllllll

  • @fornlike
    @fornlike ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He had been broke by this system, she revealed that clearly and had started to heal him. If she had been on his side longer, she would have repaired a great amount of what had been broke in him. This is a very beautiful and important story.

  • @obuilebodigelo1655
    @obuilebodigelo1655 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To think that he was just a young man who needed love and direction. This man was a force and had explosive potential to impact the whole world.

  • @cynthiaedmond2334
    @cynthiaedmond2334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Saw this last night on PBS. What a "phenomanal" woman!

    • @user-sd9md2ij6r
      @user-sd9md2ij6r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Phenomenal woman, Thats ME. I'm a Caucasian woman, who had the unbelievable BLESSING to have a teacher in 12th grade who took my speech class to SEE Dr Maya Angelou SPEAK like in Southern Ca. Im 41 now, and I won't ever know the struggle of being a person of color and the fight for rights and "'voice" in that sense, but the most amazing thing about Dr. Angelou, is she changed the lives of EVERY woman, and even touched the heart of Tupac Shakur breaking him to tears. God had PLANS for Miss Marguerite Johnson, yes he did!

  • @janicewilliams4195
    @janicewilliams4195 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I saw the "American Masters"series last night on PBS and Ms Angelou was the subject.I had no idea what a remarkably strong,brave,talented inspiring,passionate and dynamic person she was.She seemed bigger than life.I was so proud and deeply touched by her legacy.When she passed I saw how the world mourned and reacted with such sorrow,but I really didn't understand it,now I do.I feel like I missed out on so much not having known who she really was.

    • @ashleym6682
      @ashleym6682 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just a year before she died I randomly thought to recite I rise in front of my school for a show, not realizing the world would lose a legend shortly after. I'm glad I did choose to channel her in that poem. Her words will resinate with me for a life time. We won't get another Maya Angelou EVER.

  • @gatoachuva
    @gatoachuva ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Miss Maya for coming into my life and shower me with your piercing words and your painful truths. Such important memories for the recognition of Black History ! May you never be forgotten

  • @globalrei
    @globalrei 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    He was so greatttttt

  • @williamdouglas1360
    @williamdouglas1360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    RIP Maya Angelo & 2pac john Singleton

  • @ltmelo
    @ltmelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dr. Maya Angelou is amazing and really a great woman!

  • @billhair9552
    @billhair9552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Maya and Tupac_ both Prophets

  • @countrykang1996
    @countrykang1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is why we must pray to our ancestors for guidance and wisdom prayers and forgiveness .. rest peacefully Ms Angelou Tupac Amaru Shakur and John Singleton.. peace and blessings to all

  • @jfrancisker5013
    @jfrancisker5013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for sharing that story Dr. Maya Angelou. 😇😇😇👍✌️

  • @lonnieminor1176
    @lonnieminor1176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    With two powerful minds brought togeather one could only wounder what was talked about between the two of them wish I could have been sitting there to hear listen learn what they talked about both are my favorites rip and much love and Respect!

  • @stephanieachane9154
    @stephanieachane9154 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So touching.

  • @123terricam
    @123terricam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    both great people. wonderful that he was able to listen to these wise words.

  • @jenique12
    @jenique12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gotta love these revolutionary ppl.....RIP to both

  • @WA-fc9gc
    @WA-fc9gc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful crowd. Each and every woman here are so beautiful. I couldn't stop to think of that fact through out the video. Rest in peace Tupac and Maya!

  • @robpz448
    @robpz448 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tears.

  • @Trendlines_mc
    @Trendlines_mc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man Pac was gonna achieve greatness sooner if, he had more people like Maya Angelou with him...
    Much love from R.S.A

  • @anamelsam4219
    @anamelsam4219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    tears

  • @wdirceu
    @wdirceu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @lm1629
    @lm1629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    She’s so funny lol I wish I was in the audience I’m so jealous of them.

  • @juneheath3223
    @juneheath3223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank God for people like you and thank God 🌹🙏🌹 for the truth 🌹🌹🌹

  • @Eagles7sjn
    @Eagles7sjn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love it

  • @IIGeminiGemII
    @IIGeminiGemII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw this clip on PBS early in the AM when my husband was sleeping beside me. When Dr. Angelou recounted saying to Tupac, "When was the last time anyone told you how important you are? YOU are the BEST WE HAVE... " I began SOBBING... for MY man; for ALL our men who, on a daily basis & without cause, face SO MUCH adversity & difficulty based SOLELY on their skin color. I hugged my husband so hard that IDK how his ribs didn't crack, and had to wipe my tears off his face when I finally stopped crying. (He never woke up.) We women (especially mothers with sons) have GOT to try to better understand & empathize with how men (black men in this case, but ALL men as well) are raised and/or conditioned by other men, by society, etc. to hide/ignore almost all their emotions & to never show a modicum of supposed "weakness" (or else face ridicule by their cohorts & elders) while shouldering what sometimes seems like the weight of the world... PLUS simultaneously being forced to remain on guard & hyper alert whenever in public because of the disproportionate scrutiny & harassment (or worse) perpetrated by authority figures and even by society in general. All this makes "normal" life SO MUCH more difficult...in a sadistic/torturous way...so that tasks which APPEAR, and seem to most women & Caucasian men, to be simple & easy (ie. DRIVING to the grocery store and SHOPPING for tonight's supper) are ACTUALLY energy-draining, stressful, exhausting, anger-inducing...(I could go on listing the adverse effects most black men experience caused by cultural norms related to rearing boys; the consistent & relentless unfounded maltreatment/disrespect, and so much more WRONGNESS within the "causation" category ,, but the list is too exhaustive to ATTEMPT addressing on a TH-cam post). I didn't set out to write a book here or to preach because I'm in no position to do so. I only know what I and my family/friends have seen & experienced, and that women can AT MINIMUM take just a little pressure off our men simply by trying our damnedest to see things from their perspectives & doing what we can to affect positive change. I understand some women believe we can do it all on our own but both genders need to be at our best for our race; the human race; to thrive. Strong, positive, confident, productive, healthy black men are needed more than ever in every facet of society. How can they be expected to embody all these important traits given the current social climate AND without receiving empathy, support & understanding from their female counterparts??? They can't... So the cycle continues. It's not a "them" problem. We can't change others' skewed beliefs and practices if they don't wish to change. But we CAN alter our own thinking and behavior. Teach our sons that it's okay and healthy to express emotion. Nag our husbands and BFs less; instead - make sure they know you support them unconditionally and without judgement & display appreciation and love. May not see a quantifiable change in MY lifetime, but one at a time we can turn this mess around.

    • @IIGeminiGemII
      @IIGeminiGemII 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I apologize for the novel-long post. Wasn't trying to grand-stand. Just an issue I'm uber-passionate about. My man is FAAAARRR from perfect and I don't condone giving them a free pass to make poor choices just bc they've got it harder than most. But I DO advocate for more understanding and less bitching.

  • @dantheman8152
    @dantheman8152 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Powerful

  • @bktrybe3685
    @bktrybe3685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lawd she reminds me so so much of my grandmother who just transitioned to her afterlife😢💙 she's just the epitome of a great beautiful copper colored native American woman

    • @milesdiontre
      @milesdiontre ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know your pain I lost my grandmother as well this year 🙏🕊️😇🕊️😥😢

    • @bktrybe3685
      @bktrybe3685 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@milesdiontre my sincerest condolences yet joy to you and your family... There's nothing more essential to one's earthly life than the GrandMother&GrandFather... Nothing but positive peace love and healing light my distant skinfolk &may the essence and spirits of both our Grandmothers be with us and help guide us towards reaching our higher selves🙏💙👑🕊

  • @MrGreen-nl3yv
    @MrGreen-nl3yv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now this is what men meant by be his peace. Dr Angelou wasn't his mom or his woman but she displayed how to be a man's peace. She didn't throw her degree in anyone's face nor belittle him when he cried. Note: this isn't for all women just those certain modern women. Shout out to all women who know how.

  • @Kungfoopoo
    @Kungfoopoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🙏

  • @marcellking2792
    @marcellking2792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💔💔💔💔💔💔🥺😢 Tupac

  • @Cqogpc
    @Cqogpc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    😔🥺😭

  • @krystalarnold1401
    @krystalarnold1401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💜💜💜💜

    • @krystalarnold1401
      @krystalarnold1401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The strength of a wise women. Whose love can reach all people.

  • @barlowbrian521
    @barlowbrian521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God made the strongest, for (war) she served her people well. Amen 💯 Lord 🙏❣️👈

  • @rickytavares6031
    @rickytavares6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where’s the full interview?

  • @streetlawz3313
    @streetlawz3313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Tupac was victim of goodness.. Good people don't live longer

    • @aminatak1985
      @aminatak1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he was a good person at heart but surrounded by evil people

  • @ekezienwankpa299
    @ekezienwankpa299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @Happy_HIbiscus
    @Happy_HIbiscus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @jessicontreras5561
    @jessicontreras5561 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hadd too bring in the pyru into riverside

  • @War_dadyy
    @War_dadyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a simple men, I see pac I stop

    • @AngelHoll-pr8fz
      @AngelHoll-pr8fz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Missing 2pac so much

    • @War_dadyy
      @War_dadyy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AngelHoll-pr8fz me too. Let's miss him together

    • @AngelHoll-pr8fz
      @AngelHoll-pr8fz หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah but he's in heaven watching over us!!!

    • @War_dadyy
      @War_dadyy หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AngelHoll-pr8fz I know. Let's find him. Come

    • @AngelHoll-pr8fz
      @AngelHoll-pr8fz หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@War_dadyy I wish he were here!!! He'd in heaven though