by nick | Apr 22, 2021 | Thoughts
In memory of Dr. Maya Angelou, our family sends prayers of consolation and strength to Mr. George Floyd’s family. As well, we send prayers to communities and police departments across America for inclusivity and understanding. We are grateful for the effort to...
by nick | Sep 1, 2020 | Interview
June 24, 2013 Interviewed and written by Dr. Shanessa Fenner On the morning of our interview, the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou is busily working in her garden prior to our interview. She discusses her various leading African-American art sculptures, knock- out roses,...
by nick | Mar 4, 2020 | Newsletter
As I was growing I really didn’t understand who my mother was. It was a different time in the 1950s. Racism and sexism were practiced unapologetically. Rebellion and resistance were not part of the American Psyche. Patriotism and conformance to the law was the mode of...
by nick | May 28, 2019 | Newsletter
Maya Angelou Newsletter: May 2019 Guy Johnson's Letter As this Mother’s Day passes my thoughts return to the way I used to celebrate this wonderful day with my mother. The celebration always centered around food, and she preferred home cooked meals. Due to her public...
by nick | May 24, 2019 | Thoughts
As this Mother’s Day passes my thoughts return to the way I used to celebrate this wonderful day with my mother. The celebration always centered around food, and she preferred home cooked meals. Due to her public life, she felt that she had eaten out enough to last a...
