beautiful.

We talk a lot about the importance & symbolism of having Barack in office & yes, we should, but Michelle's presence is just as uplifting too. Maya Angelou's death and life and the feelings it/she generated has reminded me that our Black women have been and are often phenomenal. Many thanks a thousand times over to the single mothers/mothers, grandmothers who raised countless generations of kids, and the educators.

Black women/ladies/sisters/friends, we salute you & thank you. I wouldn't have the resources to be typing this right now with out you.

Thank you.

rachelsklar: Here is a transcript of Michelle Obama’s amazing speech at Maya Angelou’s memorial service

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american beauty.

maya.