Quote of the Day

"We are who we are because they were who they were. It is wise to know where you come from, who called your name."

- Maya Angelou

With the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou publicly discussed aspects of her personal life. She was respected as a spokesperson for Black people and women, and her works have been considered a defense of Black culture. Her works are widely used in schools and universities worldwide, although attempts have been made to ban her books from some US libraries.