rip to a legendary poet, writer and activist. if people on the coli don't know much about Maya Angelou please do the knowledge. she was and will always be a prominent figure and source of pride for the black community. these are the type of people we need to make sure our kids know/learn about and pass to the next generations.
RIP Maya Angelou
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Pac went fromReminiscing on the story about her and Tupac
to 
, just off the strength of her presence
...and for all you soulless maggots infesting this thread with disrespect, for one of our last true Black Icons, why don't you go slob on a cac
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Jone2three45
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Forever peace to her.
WheresWallace
Superstar
She made a great contribution in her life so I will celebrate her life instead of mourning her death. 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Mr. Somebody
Friend Of A Friend
She had very angelic poems that spoke on the pain, suffering and sickness, living in the demonic realm. She got to be on a hiphop album before she passed away which is a great thing and shows her connection to her people and modern writers. Poets are like newspapers for the souls of a people so we should respect and appreciate Maya Angelous contributions that have brought light to our experiences.
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Mr. Somebody
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Mother Theresa was demonic.
Anybody thats in love with the art of hip hop from a poetic stance, can see she was a true legend and a huge influence. Ill use this opportunity to do some research and dig into her vault of material. I remember being a kid and seeing her on Sesame Street. I remember her being brought up in music class and during Black History Month. I was schooled to recognize her greatness and influence. Def a Black Hero. I never skip the end of the Common track The Dreamer. Her verse makes me go everytime.
"Once you find your shoulders dropping
And your speech gets slow and hazy
You better change your way of being
Before you found your brain got lazy
You can build a better future when you join the winning team
If you desire a bright tomorrow, you must build a brighter dream
Dare to let your dreams reach beyond you
Know that history holds more than it seems
We are here alive today because our ancestors dared to dream
From Africa they lay in the bilge of slave ships
And stood half naked on auction blocks
From eastern-Europe they crowded in vessels overloaded with immigrants
And were mis-named on Ellis island
From South America and Mexico, from Asia, they labored in sweat shops
From all over the world, they came to America
Many shivering in rags, and still they dared to dream
Let us dream for today and for tomorrow
Let us dare to dream"
everytime."Once you find your shoulders dropping
And your speech gets slow and hazy
You better change your way of being
Before you found your brain got lazy
You can build a better future when you join the winning team
If you desire a bright tomorrow, you must build a brighter dream
Dare to let your dreams reach beyond you
Know that history holds more than it seems
We are here alive today because our ancestors dared to dream
From Africa they lay in the bilge of slave ships
And stood half naked on auction blocks
From eastern-Europe they crowded in vessels overloaded with immigrants
And were mis-named on Ellis island
From South America and Mexico, from Asia, they labored in sweat shops
From all over the world, they came to America
Many shivering in rags, and still they dared to dream
Let us dream for today and for tomorrow
Let us dare to dream"