I feel blessed to have been present and hear her speak. It was an event to raise funds for Day One, an organization that provides clinical care and support to children and families traumatized by sexual assault. It was held at the PPAC. I bought my daughter Kyla and I tickets and we were both mesmerized by her words. Such a special memory for us. Peace to all. Judith
Ivory
You were and always will be remembered as elegance, and grace. Doing my early education
black history was not promoted or encouraged. I learned during the civil right era the you
will have to find this history on your on. Reading some of your poems started me in the
direction to being a good reader which lead me to become a photojournalist.
Thanks Dr. Maya Angelou
nat x vance
I remember nervously shaking Sis. Maya hand while at Miami Dade C. College in 1972. I asked her “Why really does the caged bird sing”? She did not answer me, but she looked into my eyes and instantly we both cried out in a long joyful laughter! That was her solemn answer to me and it was more than I had ever expected!
No doubt this Sister was the epitome of love and sacrifice. In truth, those who are more righteous minded rather than wicked, shall be honored to be with her again – as only her spirit kind are destined to populate the future earth not too long from this date!
Thanks
V. Smith
We thank God for sharing you with us.
You will be sorely missed.
Sheila W. Alexander
I never had the pleasure of meeting you personally – Dr. Maya Angelou; but out of love for how you blossomed amongst us living beings, I thank you! Your soul sang through the pages that generations will see. You rose through adversities and flew beyond our eyes could see – Yes you will rise! My dear sister when I met you in eternity at our Saviors feet, we will worship together for Yes God is our King! So rest on my dear sister rest on, until that great getting up morning. Yes, I do believe that our Spirits shall meet!
Deacon Sheila W. Alexander
Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Bx. N.Y
Rev. Dr. J. Albert Bush, Sr., Pastor
Michelle Kallick
I never met Dr. Maya Angelou but she impacted my life in a way that could never be repaid. Several years ago I read her poem “Our Grandmothers,” and it stuck with me. Especially, the verse which says: ” No one, no, nor no one million ones dare deny me God, I go forth along, and stand as ten thousand.” A year and a half ago, I discovered that my child was being restrained and secluded at school, I went before my state’s Board of Education and pleaded for them to pass a ruling to outlaw those abuses in public school. I remember standing in a crowded room before this board of education, tears rolling down my face, my heart broken and my spirit crushed. As I began to speak, I remembered those words that I stand as ten thousand. And it gave me strength to speak my message that day. May her words always remind us that we are never alone.
Mrs Shirley Brooks
To my Grand Mother what an honor to be able to say this word to a Women that is Grand, another one of our Matriarch has gone home but God has blessed us with the pleasure of having her for as long as he has given her to us, but her work on this side is finish her jounery is complete, i can just see the Angels come down grabed her by her hand said lets go she took flight and went home
Sheila Edmunds
God ordered your steps to be a remarkable person. You have touched so many lives in ways that are known only to God. Thank you so much for answering the call and sharing so generously your gifts and talents. You have left an enormous footprint that I doubt if anyone can ever achieve again. Rest in peace, beautiful lady, phenomenal woman. Your memory will live with me, always.
Catherine Rodgers Giussani
Before coming to teach at Wake Forest I had read just about every Maya Angelou book I could find. I found the last just before my interview on campus, at an old book shop in Reynolda Village. It was a paperback of “The Heart of a Woman.”
I couldn’t believe my good fortune in finding a job near her. In my first year class one of student invited me to come to Dr Angelou’s class. I always regret not making it. I had to teach at the same time and really couldn’t justify such a choice although I was seriously tempted.
I did have the good fortune to see her speak at Wait Chapel more than once and one sleepy Spring Saturday afternoon at Fresh Market we reached for the same radish. We both agreed they were really good radishes and laughed at the importance of the small gifts the Spring brings.
Maya Angelou’s voice is a gift to women. She will be missed, her courage will continue to inspire.
Cynthia Hughes
Reading “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” as a teenager was life changing. Through her books her voice will live forever.
Thomas b smith
She was the grandmother. To all black people I know she is in heaven look for Malcolm x
Chastity Abrom
Thank you Dr. Angelou for reminding me that God loves me and that I am human therefore “…nothing can be alien to me”. I carry these words along with the crown you and all the elders paid for. Though you are not here, I know your beautiful spirit guides us through your gift of words, and prose. Please, continue to look over us and help all find unconditional love for Humanity.
Thank you, I am eternally gracious,
Chastity Abrom
Chef T L Henson
Dr. Maya Angelou, resounding and prominent representative for the world of literacy, the arts, education and entertainment; a large reflection of humanity the world over. She was a reckoning force and a voice that spoke passionately, defiantly, but lovingly! She was NOT a Queen, but was regarded as royalty. She put [poetry] in all if all lives, which defined us, but couldn’t be defined and spoke volumes to many and in so many ways.
She was large in stature, but humble in spirit, a gentle kind and friendly soul that was the balm to all the aches and atrocities that she endured; we endured!
She was “our” poetic angel, an educator, a friend and having achieved countless awards, recognitions, praises and other accolades, will unfortunately not grace out physical presence, but will forever resonate in our spirit as we will continue to reflect on the life, legacy and love if our dear departed friend.
Randy Williams
I remember when I meet Maya Angelou in Oakland , California at my church Evergreen Missionary Church see donated 10,000.00 to are church fund and now we have a library name in her honor.
You will be missed,
Randy
Lonnie and Brenda
We didn’t know her personally, but each time we saw her on the tv we felt like we knew her. We are going to purchase some of her books to get more insight to who she was. My wife and I watched her last appearance with Oprah and I was inspired by the things see said especially about her mother and grandmother she was truly loved by them. May God be please with her and what she did for her people and humanity.
Dyane L
Ms. Angelou , for so many years your messages carried us through some of the darkest hours, and some of the most unforgettable moments, it’s your time to rest, we’ll carry your message forward from here on end. Thank you
Brucetta McClue-Tate, PhD.
To the family of Dr. Maya Angelou you are in my prayers. Dr. Angelou will always be here on earth for books and poems will be a part of billions in the classroom to design, develop, and creative writings. She inspired me to write and express in high school. She was is will always inspire for she was sent on earth to make a difference and that she did. Dr. Brucetta Mcclue-Tate
Lisa Burns
The testimony of one’s life is in the lasting impression that person made on the hearts and lives of others during their time on earth. Few lives have left as wide-reaching and indellible testimony of courage, compassion, wisdom and love as the well-lived and well-loved life of Dr. Maya Angelou. While her light continues to shine, the world feels a little less bright without knowing that she is breathing our air. My deepest condolences to Dr. Angelou’s family, friends and her many “beloveds.” How blessed you were to have been among her most loved fellow human beings!
Dr. Angelou’s careful and creative care of the written and spoken words have inspired me to leave my well-paying job in corporate America to begin writing the book on grief and loss that God is calling me to write. Without the boundaries and constraints of her physical body, she now knows the extent to which her words, actions and life touched countless people like myself. That thought makes me smile.
I will endeavor to live each day in a manner that would make Dr. Angelou proud. Thank you for sharing her memorial service with those of us who would like to think that we are now also one of her “beloveds.” God’s strength and comfort be with you all.
Sheila Miller
To the family of Dr. Maya Angelou….
From the moment God formed her and blew his breathe into her, she graced this world with beauty through her spoken words, spoken so powerful as if God took your hand and said feed my people with this thing they will fall in love with through you called poetry… Your words disturbed the moral compass for those who had an ear to hear, and take others on a journey across distant continents through your eyes and feel compassion.
eor
You stood so tall and yet spoke so eloquently that your words danced like music notes across pages for all who heard them were inspired…
I will miss your enriched teaches for they were always a comfort to my soul…
Rest in peace with God now Dr. Maya Angelou
You will be missed
Sheila Miller
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Pearl Kirby
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Angelou’s death. Before I left my house for work, I received several calls from friends informing me of her passing. My friends knew of my deep admiration for Dr. Angelou. I was first introduced to Dr. Angelou by my high school friend who gave me a copy of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings when I graduated from college.
I was so inspired by her works that I named my daughter after her. My daughter, I believe has some of her characteristics. She is exceptionally well spoken. When she learned of Dr. Angelou’s passing, my daughter said that she is going to revisit some of the works.
Every opportunity that I got, I would go to hear Dr. Angelou. My last opportunity was several years ago when she came to speak in Baltimore. Her entire talk took place as she sat comfortably in a chair. I felt as if she was sitting in her living room having a personal conversation with a group of friends.
Her words will live on but she will be greatly missed.
I feel blessed to have been present and hear her speak. It was an event to raise funds for Day One, an organization that provides clinical care and support to children and families traumatized by sexual assault. It was held at the PPAC. I bought my daughter Kyla and I tickets and we were both mesmerized by her words. Such a special memory for us. Peace to all. Judith
You were and always will be remembered as elegance, and grace. Doing my early education
black history was not promoted or encouraged. I learned during the civil right era the you
will have to find this history on your on. Reading some of your poems started me in the
direction to being a good reader which lead me to become a photojournalist.
Thanks Dr. Maya Angelou
I remember nervously shaking Sis. Maya hand while at Miami Dade C. College in 1972. I asked her “Why really does the caged bird sing”? She did not answer me, but she looked into my eyes and instantly we both cried out in a long joyful laughter! That was her solemn answer to me and it was more than I had ever expected!
No doubt this Sister was the epitome of love and sacrifice. In truth, those who are more righteous minded rather than wicked, shall be honored to be with her again – as only her spirit kind are destined to populate the future earth not too long from this date!
Thanks
We thank God for sharing you with us.
You will be sorely missed.
I never had the pleasure of meeting you personally – Dr. Maya Angelou; but out of love for how you blossomed amongst us living beings, I thank you! Your soul sang through the pages that generations will see. You rose through adversities and flew beyond our eyes could see – Yes you will rise! My dear sister when I met you in eternity at our Saviors feet, we will worship together for Yes God is our King! So rest on my dear sister rest on, until that great getting up morning. Yes, I do believe that our Spirits shall meet!
Deacon Sheila W. Alexander
Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Bx. N.Y
Rev. Dr. J. Albert Bush, Sr., Pastor
I never met Dr. Maya Angelou but she impacted my life in a way that could never be repaid. Several years ago I read her poem “Our Grandmothers,” and it stuck with me. Especially, the verse which says: ” No one, no, nor no one million ones dare deny me God, I go forth along, and stand as ten thousand.” A year and a half ago, I discovered that my child was being restrained and secluded at school, I went before my state’s Board of Education and pleaded for them to pass a ruling to outlaw those abuses in public school. I remember standing in a crowded room before this board of education, tears rolling down my face, my heart broken and my spirit crushed. As I began to speak, I remembered those words that I stand as ten thousand. And it gave me strength to speak my message that day. May her words always remind us that we are never alone.
To my Grand Mother what an honor to be able to say this word to a Women that is Grand, another one of our Matriarch has gone home but God has blessed us with the pleasure of having her for as long as he has given her to us, but her work on this side is finish her jounery is complete, i can just see the Angels come down grabed her by her hand said lets go she took flight and went home
God ordered your steps to be a remarkable person. You have touched so many lives in ways that are known only to God. Thank you so much for answering the call and sharing so generously your gifts and talents. You have left an enormous footprint that I doubt if anyone can ever achieve again. Rest in peace, beautiful lady, phenomenal woman. Your memory will live with me, always.
Before coming to teach at Wake Forest I had read just about every Maya Angelou book I could find. I found the last just before my interview on campus, at an old book shop in Reynolda Village. It was a paperback of “The Heart of a Woman.”
I couldn’t believe my good fortune in finding a job near her. In my first year class one of student invited me to come to Dr Angelou’s class. I always regret not making it. I had to teach at the same time and really couldn’t justify such a choice although I was seriously tempted.
I did have the good fortune to see her speak at Wait Chapel more than once and one sleepy Spring Saturday afternoon at Fresh Market we reached for the same radish. We both agreed they were really good radishes and laughed at the importance of the small gifts the Spring brings.
Maya Angelou’s voice is a gift to women. She will be missed, her courage will continue to inspire.
Reading “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” as a teenager was life changing. Through her books her voice will live forever.
She was the grandmother. To all black people I know she is in heaven look for Malcolm x
Thank you Dr. Angelou for reminding me that God loves me and that I am human therefore “…nothing can be alien to me”. I carry these words along with the crown you and all the elders paid for. Though you are not here, I know your beautiful spirit guides us through your gift of words, and prose. Please, continue to look over us and help all find unconditional love for Humanity.
Thank you, I am eternally gracious,
Chastity Abrom
Dr. Maya Angelou, resounding and prominent representative for the world of literacy, the arts, education and entertainment; a large reflection of humanity the world over. She was a reckoning force and a voice that spoke passionately, defiantly, but lovingly! She was NOT a Queen, but was regarded as royalty. She put [poetry] in all if all lives, which defined us, but couldn’t be defined and spoke volumes to many and in so many ways.
She was large in stature, but humble in spirit, a gentle kind and friendly soul that was the balm to all the aches and atrocities that she endured; we endured!
She was “our” poetic angel, an educator, a friend and having achieved countless awards, recognitions, praises and other accolades, will unfortunately not grace out physical presence, but will forever resonate in our spirit as we will continue to reflect on the life, legacy and love if our dear departed friend.
I remember when I meet Maya Angelou in Oakland , California at my church Evergreen Missionary Church see donated 10,000.00 to are church fund and now we have a library name in her honor.
You will be missed,
Randy
We didn’t know her personally, but each time we saw her on the tv we felt like we knew her. We are going to purchase some of her books to get more insight to who she was. My wife and I watched her last appearance with Oprah and I was inspired by the things see said especially about her mother and grandmother she was truly loved by them. May God be please with her and what she did for her people and humanity.
Ms. Angelou , for so many years your messages carried us through some of the darkest hours, and some of the most unforgettable moments, it’s your time to rest, we’ll carry your message forward from here on end. Thank you
To the family of Dr. Maya Angelou you are in my prayers. Dr. Angelou will always be here on earth for books and poems will be a part of billions in the classroom to design, develop, and creative writings. She inspired me to write and express in high school. She was is will always inspire for she was sent on earth to make a difference and that she did. Dr. Brucetta Mcclue-Tate
The testimony of one’s life is in the lasting impression that person made on the hearts and lives of others during their time on earth. Few lives have left as wide-reaching and indellible testimony of courage, compassion, wisdom and love as the well-lived and well-loved life of Dr. Maya Angelou. While her light continues to shine, the world feels a little less bright without knowing that she is breathing our air. My deepest condolences to Dr. Angelou’s family, friends and her many “beloveds.” How blessed you were to have been among her most loved fellow human beings!
Dr. Angelou’s careful and creative care of the written and spoken words have inspired me to leave my well-paying job in corporate America to begin writing the book on grief and loss that God is calling me to write. Without the boundaries and constraints of her physical body, she now knows the extent to which her words, actions and life touched countless people like myself. That thought makes me smile.
I will endeavor to live each day in a manner that would make Dr. Angelou proud. Thank you for sharing her memorial service with those of us who would like to think that we are now also one of her “beloveds.” God’s strength and comfort be with you all.
To the family of Dr. Maya Angelou….
From the moment God formed her and blew his breathe into her, she graced this world with beauty through her spoken words, spoken so powerful as if God took your hand and said feed my people with this thing they will fall in love with through you called poetry… Your words disturbed the moral compass for those who had an ear to hear, and take others on a journey across distant continents through your eyes and feel compassion.
eor
You stood so tall and yet spoke so eloquently that your words danced like music notes across pages for all who heard them were inspired…
I will miss your enriched teaches for they were always a comfort to my soul…
Rest in peace with God now Dr. Maya Angelou
You will be missed
Sheila Miller
Stone Mountain, Georgia
I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Angelou’s death. Before I left my house for work, I received several calls from friends informing me of her passing. My friends knew of my deep admiration for Dr. Angelou. I was first introduced to Dr. Angelou by my high school friend who gave me a copy of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings when I graduated from college.
I was so inspired by her works that I named my daughter after her. My daughter, I believe has some of her characteristics. She is exceptionally well spoken. When she learned of Dr. Angelou’s passing, my daughter said that she is going to revisit some of the works.
Every opportunity that I got, I would go to hear Dr. Angelou. My last opportunity was several years ago when she came to speak in Baltimore. Her entire talk took place as she sat comfortably in a chair. I felt as if she was sitting in her living room having a personal conversation with a group of friends.
Her words will live on but she will be greatly missed.
Pearl Kirby