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Feb 2024
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1077 || a lil Maya Angelou moment

JULIE MERICA
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Did you know James Baldwin is the friend who pushed Maya Angelou to write "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"??? I sure didn't. This human was so impressive and intentional and inspirational + I can't wait to talk about her work with you!


MAYA + JAMES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6sFgaZBs-U

MAYA + OPRAH: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprahs-super-soul/id1264843400?i=1000400403805

RESOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Know_Why_the_Caged_Bird_Sings https://www.salon.com/2014/05/28/how_maya_angelou_became_the_voice_of_america/


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