Few individuals have left an impact as great as Maya ... But still, like air, I’ll rise.” While the theme of triumphing over adversity is universal, many assume that Angelou is speaking ...

Even before the 9-foot-tall bronze monument to author Maya Angelou was lifted ... showcases the title of one of Angelou’s most famous poems, “Still I Rise” — a particularly relevant ...

I rise into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear. I rise bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave. I am the dream and the hope ...

In 1978 Maya Angelou wrote, “Still I Rise”. “Still I Rise” is another iconic poem that resonates with both children and adults. Its themes of overcoming oppression and rising above ...

Keep reading for Maya Angelou's words of wisdom ... Angelou's spirit shines through in this iconic line from her poem Still I ...

“You may write me down in history / With your bitter, twisted lies, / You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I'll rise." Published in 1978, Maya Angelou’s poem was a ...

That poet is icon Maya Angelou ... who will rise again. / And still we rise.” Finally, Angelou, being from a time of much political tribulation, uses this poem to advance a social justice ...

One of the most iconic poems in American literature, Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” is a powerful declaration of resilience in ...