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The official Twitter account for Dr. Maya Angelou. Poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, civil-rights activist, producer and director.
Winston-Salem, NC
Joined May 2010
"When you learn, teach. When you get, give." – Maya Angelou Black history is built on passing down knowledge and uplifting others. From freedom schools to storytelling, teaching, and giving are acts of resistance and empowerment. Honor the legacy—share, mentor, and give back. ✊🏾📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysofMaya #MayaAngelou #BlackKnowledge
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"Find a beautiful piece of art... realize that was created by human beings just like you, no more human, no less." – Maya Angelou Black art is revolutionary—telling our stories, preserving history, and inspiring change. This month, honor the creativity that shapes our culture. 🎨🎶 #BlackArtists #28DaysofMaya
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"Love recognizes no barriers... It arrives at its destination full of hope." – Maya Angelou Black history is built on love—love for justice, community, and future generations. Even in the face of oppression, love kept the movement alive. This month, we honor that legacy. ❤️✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysofMaya
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"You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn't do anything to the object of its displeasure." – Maya Angelou Dr. Angelou turned struggle into strength, proving that resilience and love can heal. Her words continue to inspire change. #MayaAngelou #28DaysofMaya #BlackHistoryMonth
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"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” ✨ At 16, Dr. Maya Angelou became San Francisco’s first Black female streetcar conductor, refusing to take no for an answer. Her persistence shaped her fight for equality. #MayaAngelou #28DaysofMaya #BlackHistoryMonth
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"We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike." – Human Family ✨ Imagine feeling the words, hearing Maya Angelou’s voice, and stepping into her world. Her journey shaped her belief in our shared humanity. #MayaAngelou #28DaysofMaya #BlackHistoryMonth
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"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." – Maya Angelou ✨ As a child, Maya Angelou survived trauma & silence, finding her voice through literature. That voice changed the world. Something transformative is coming. #ComingSoon #MayaAngelou #28DaysofMaya
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📢 Black History Month is here! For 28 days, we’ll share Dr. Maya Angelou’s words that shaped generations. 🖤✨ "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again." In 1993, she became the first Black woman to perform at a U.S. presidential inauguration. #28DaysofMaya #BHM
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Today, on Inspire Your Heart With Art Day, we celebrate Dr. Maya Angelou—poet, dancer, singer, and storyteller. As “Miss Calypso,” she captivated audiences with her singing & dancing, later inspiring the world with her poetry like Phenomenal Woman. What’s your favorite art inspired by her? Share with #InspiredByMaya & tag @drmayaangelou! 🎨✨ #MayaAngelou #ArtDay #PhenomenalWoman
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Dr. Maya Angelou’s life illuminated the intersections of race, gender, and class, inspiring change and understanding. “I refuse to allow any man-made differences to separate me from any other human beings.” How has her work impacted your perspective? 🌍✨ #MayaAngelou #Intersectionality #JusticeAndEquality
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“When you know better, you do better.” – Dr. Maya Angelou On #InternationalDayofEducation, we celebrate the power of learning to transform lives. How has education shaped your journey? Share your story below! 🌟 #MayaAngelou #EducationForAll #LifelongLearning
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Today’s affirmation from Dr. Maya Angelou: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” 🌟 Let this remind you to celebrate your journey and take pride in your identity. What does success mean to you? #AffirmationsWithMaya #MayaAngelou #Inspiration
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“We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.” – Dr. Maya Angelou On this #NationalDayofRacialHealing, let’s reflect on unity and take steps toward understanding and empathy. How are you fostering racial healing? Share your journey with #HealingWithMaya 🌍💙
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Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his friendship with Dr. Maya Angelou this #MLKDay. 💙 Volunteer: 💙 Support: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – MLK #ActsOfService #JusticeAndEquality
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Dr. Maya Angelou taught us: “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love... Pursue the things you love doing and do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” Honor her legacy by joining the #ActOfServiceChallenge. ✨ Perform an act of service. ✨ Tag @DrMayaAngelou. ✨ Inspire others to give back. 🌟 #ServiceWithLove #MayaAngelou
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Today’s affirmation from Dr. Maya Angelou: “I am a human being. Nothing human can be alien to me.” 🌟 A reminder of our shared connection and boundless potential. What’s your affirmation for today? Share below! #AffirmationsWithMaya #MayaAngelou #Inspiration
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📷 CA wildfires devastate communities. "Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I rise." – Maya Angelou Support: 📷 📷 📷 #CaliforniaWildfires #StillIRise
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Start 2025 with self-reflection inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou: 💌 Write a letter to your future self. ✨ How will you embrace courage and love this year? “Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.” Share with #LettersWithMaya!
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January is #NationalBookBlitzMonth! 📚 Celebrate the brilliance of Dr. Maya Angelou’s works, from Caged Bird to Letter to My Daughter. Which book inspired you most? Explore her collection: #MayaAngelou #BookBlitz
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On #WorldBrailleDay, we honor accessibility in literature. Explore Dr. Maya Angelou’s works in Braille: or in audiobook formats. “Diversity makes for a rich tapestry.” – Maya Angelou #InclusionMatters #BrailleDay
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