“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”
Maya Angelou (American poet, 1928 - ...)Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics.
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Marguerite Ann Johnson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928.
ReplyDeleteAcquired in 1950, the pseudonym of Maya Angelou - name by which it is known today.
Perhapes by her traumatic childhood or because the legacy of her black roots, she stood out of her generation, becoming a member of civil rights activist and joined leading figures such as Martin Luther King.
It is undoubtedly a landmark in the vast history of the struggle for equality.
That is why, when she mentions that we should all know that diversity leads to a "rich tapestry" she is actually saying that, despite differences, we are all human beings.
And as human beings we are, everyone is entitled to the same rights.
What is at stake here are the humanistic values, which are lacking so much today.
People overestimate fitness, beauty, physical and social characteristics.
And what about honesty, truth, justice, equality?
Aren’t they the true human essence?
Should not we be fighting for them?
But the truth is that each of us can make a difference.
As Maya Angelou said: “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”
Those values are more appreciated because many people take their physical appearance too seriously.
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Nice comments!
ReplyDeleteMoral values should be the most important...