An ode to a sentence from the legendary poet on recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of generations past to get us where we are — and on "paying it forward" as the best way to pay them back.
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A tribute to Maya Angelou for her birthday — with a reflection on her poem "Still I Rise," a fiery assertion of self.
Krista Tippett interviewed the poet and memoirist Maya Angelou just three weeks before her death. In an intimate phone conversation, she shares a final encouragement for today's young men and women.
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