When I think of death, and of late the idea has come with alarming frequency, I seem at peace with the idea that a day will dawn when I will no longer be among those living in this valley of strange humors.
–Maya Angelou-When I Think of Dying
Dr. Maya Angelou’s influence is immeasurable. Today, as we mourn her passing, we take a moment to reflect on the love she exemplified in her work, the fearlessness she cultivated in all who were exposed to her work, and how she, a teen mom and victim of childhood molestation, was a true reflection of rising against the odds.
Do you remember your first encounter with a piece of poetry or book by Maya Angelou? Have you carried her words with you ever since? Share your thoughts and memories of her with us below.