Somewhere in the wild caged birds harmonize, and it sounds like pearls to freedom fighters.Great trees fall — still I rise.

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Maya Angelou was a celebrated poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist whose works, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, powerfully explore themes of resilience, identity, and the beauty of the Black experience. Her legacy endures as an inspiration to generations seeking courage and truth. Born Marguerite Ann Johnson in 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by trauma, yet she rose to become one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. Angelou’s literary career began with her memoirs, but she also gained recognition for her poetry, which often tackled issues of race, gender, and personal empowerment. Her poem "Still I Rise" is an anthem of defiance and triumph over adversity, symbolizing the strength of Black women. Throughout her life, Angelou worked as a performer, educator, and activist, aligning herself with global movements for social justice, including the civil rights movement alongside figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In addition to her literary and activist work, Angelou received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Her influence extended beyond literature, as she became a beloved public figure known for her wisdom and grace. Maya Angelou’s legacy continues to inspire individuals to speak their truth, embrace their identity, and face life’s challenges with dignity and strength.

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The Suitors When Great Trees Fall feat Vigilant Leighrick

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All Gods children need traveling shoes, just give me a cool drink of water fore I die.

They went home, trying to protect tattered souls & calloused memories.

Spending time following footsteps and sculpting new pathways.

The detached shadows disappear amongst the darkness.

Where love is a scream of anguish,

light is born in the uncertainty of idea

When I think about myself, it s just before the world ends, on a bright day next week.

Somewhere in the wild caged birds harmonize, and it sounds like pearls to freedom fighters.

Great trees fall still I rise.

A Black Ode.

We saw before our seeming.

The mothering blackness, pick em up and lay em down.

Life doesn t frighten me.

Day to day experiences are enlightening and inspiring a generation in an uprising of culture.

I pray my wings are gonna fight me well, with and artful pose a brave startling truth.

For us, who dare not dare?

I almost remember song for the old ones, the little girl speaking.

And still I rise.

A kind of love, some say phenomenal women traveling just for a time; at an unmeasured tempo.

This is recovery.

The singer will not sing.

I shall not be moved.

Shaker, why don t you sing?

Changing and born that way.

Old folks laugh & ask,

Why are they happy people?

Fighting was natural.

They ask, why? , in retrospect I answer.

Impeccable conception.

Gather together in my name

Leighrick.

Music Written and Published by The Suitors Corp (ASCAP). Lyrics Written and Published by C. Wade (ASCAP). Recorded by B. Squid at Cloud 9 Studio, Los Angeles, CA. Mixing Engineer Paolo Tsui.

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When Great Trees Fall · The Suitors · Vigilant Leighrick The Re-Education Music Project Volume 1 ℗ 2024 Suitors Corp Released on: 2024-10-24 Main Artist: The Suitors Main Artist: Vigilant Leighrick Producer: The Suitors Composer: Paolo Tsui Lyricist: Candace Wade