Tag Archives: Dr. Maya Angelou

Harlemite Dr. Maya Angelou Responds to Race in America and the Middle East

This morning Dr. Maya Angelou was interviewed by Jacque Reid on the Tom Joyner Morning Show where she shared thought provoking perspective on the state of racism in America today, African Americans voting, and what’s happening in the Middle East. Continue reading

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Harlem’s Dr. Maya Angelou And Common’s N-Word Lyrics Uncommon (video)

After reciting a poem on “The Dreamer,” the opening track from Common’s new album “The Dreamer/The Believer,” with Harlem’s Dr. Maya Angelou reportedly expressed disappointment over the rapper’s use of the con the track. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Remembering Jimmy

By Walter Rutledge

August 2, 2010 marked the eighty-sixth birthday of James Baldwin. For the second year in a row the Faison Firehouse Theater has chosen to step to the forefront and present Remembering Jimmy- a tribute to the late James Baldwin. Last year the celebration was a forum with colleagues and contemporaries, and family and friends sharing memories of this extraordinary human being, whose life was lived in the service of his art and humanity.

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Walter’s World: Remembering Jimmy

By Walter Rutledge

Monday August 2, 2010 should be a day of celebration and gratitude in African American communities nationwide. This premise is especially prevalent for the people of the village of Harlem, in the city of New York. August 2 is the birthday of literary genius and Harlem native son James Baldwin.

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Maya Angelou and Friends at Riverside Church

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Our media friend Ms. Drama sent this video to us after she attending the Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou and Friends at Riverside Church this weekend. The event was hosted by Tom Joyner and Common presented a spoken word piece.

The crowd received a special surprise when Dr. Angelou recited one of her poem, “Still I Rise “. The camera and sound is a bit shaky, but you get the essence of the event.