The opening session of the conference is sure to engage your senses! Maya Angelou, remarkable poet, historian, author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, will share her unique views on life and aging. Nearly 80, she is a mesmerizing vision of grace, and captivates her audiences lyrically with vigor, fire and perception.
Dr. Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary black literature and as a remarkable Renaissance woman. She has authored twelve best-selling books and numerous magazine articles earning her Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominations. She was among the first African-American women to hit the bestsellers lists with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, a chronicle of her life up to age sixteen, which was published in 1970 with great critical and commercial success.
In 1993, Dr. Angelou became the second poet in U.S. History to have the honor of writing and reciting original work at the Presidential Inauguration. On the Pulse of Morning, at Bill Clinton's presidential inauguration, was an occasion that gave her wide recognition for which she was awarded a Grammy award (best spoken word).
Join us for the opening session, and plan to be invigorated and inspired!
