A Poem That Maya Angelou Recited Over 15 Years Ago Can Still Inspire You Today

Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the nation’s most treasured poets, may have physically left the building, but the lyrical moment captured in this vintage clip (if you consider 1998 vintage) can sprinkle a little joy into your day and pump up your motivation meter for hours to come.

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Jun 5, 2014

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