NYC Pays Tributes to Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

Today, in honor of the passing of one the world's great artists and emissary for peace & equality, Dr. Maya Angelou, an assembly was hell outside her home at 58 W. 120th St. in Harlem.  Rev. Al Sharpton was the organizer and key note speaker.  His testament to Dr. Angelou's contributions to our city and the world at large were followed by an outpouring of sentiments from the hundreds who came to pay their respects.  Dr. Angelou passed away earlier this week.  She was a remarkable woman who rose far above her extremely difficult circumstances to become a cultural & historical figure as an exceptional author, amazing poet and civil rights spokesperson; revered by both prominent world leaders and the customary, everyday person.  Her legacy is one of grace, dignity & respect. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel." (MA)  She was an inspiration of hope for a future where barriers of oppression & hatred will be conquered.  The NY Public Library is honoring Dr. Maya Angelou by holding a free exhibit this June which contains her original manuscript "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sing," correspondences with her famous friends, and rare prints of her poetry.  "Love recognizes no barriers.  It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its desination full of hope." (MA)