2Pac was heavily influenced by Maya Angelou. Maybe it was this moment that did it, but the song was influenced by Dr. Angelou and he he did read her books.
book and also a poem. Still I Rise is my MOST favorite poem and I WISH I had video of getting to see her live in 12th grade, but I settle for the recordings that are online. You cant imagine being in the same space hearing her, EVEN IF it was way TF from the highest seats, I WISH I could find my high school speech teacher and Thank her for HOWEVER she did it to take us to that. Im working on my english teaching credential and I vow to NEVER let Dr. Angelou's contributions, her words and words EVER be forgotten with the generations coming up
i think this was the real 2pac i think had he had positive blacks in his circle through his career he'd still be around because its as maya said we needed guys like him
We definitely needed more guys like the sensitive Tupac, but not so much the shoot em up Tupac. People are like onions with many layers, but he was very young when he died and still had growing to do. Had he been able to do that I think he would have been a great leader. But he did have positive black people in his circle, peeps like Digital Underground. Unfortunately because of his incarceration he chose to make a deal with the devil, suge knight, and it cost him his life imo. RIP Tupac.
Phenomenal woman, Thats ME. I'm a Caucasian woman, who had the unbelievable BLESSING to have a teacher in 12th grade who took my speech class to SEE Dr Maya Angelou SPEAK like in Southern Ca. Im 41 now, and I won't ever know the struggle of being a person of color and the fight for rights and "'voice" in that sense, but the most amazing thing about Dr. Angelou, is she changed the lives of EVERY woman, and even touched the heart of Tupac Shakur breaking him to tears. God had PLANS for Miss Marguerite Johnson, yes he did!
Thank you Miss Maya for coming into my life and shower me with your piercing words and your painful truths. Such important memories for the recognition of Black History ! May you never be forgotten
I saw the "American Masters"series last night on PBS and Ms Angelou was the subject.I had no idea what a remarkably strong,brave,talented inspiring,passionate and dynamic person she was.She seemed bigger than life.I was so proud and deeply touched by her legacy.When she passed I saw how the world mourned and reacted with such sorrow,but I really didn't understand it,now I do.I feel like I missed out on so much not having known who she really was.
Just a year before she died I randomly thought to recite I rise in front of my school for a show, not realizing the world would lose a legend shortly after. I'm glad I did choose to channel her in that poem. Her words will resinate with me for a life time. We won't get another Maya Angelou EVER.
This is why we must pray to our ancestors for guidance and wisdom prayers and forgiveness .. rest peacefully Ms Angelou Tupac Amaru Shakur and John Singleton.. peace and blessings to all
He had been broke by this system, she revealed that clearly and had started to heal him. If she had been on his side longer, she would have repaired a great amount of what had been broke in him. This is a very beautiful and important story.
With two powerful minds brought togeather one could only wounder what was talked about between the two of them wish I could have been sitting there to hear listen learn what they talked about both are my favorites rip and much love and Respect!
What a beautiful crowd. Each and every woman here are so beautiful. I couldn't stop to think of that fact through out the video. Rest in peace Tupac and Maya!
I saw this clip on PBS early in the AM when my husband was sleeping beside me. When Dr. Angelou recounted saying to Tupac, "When was the last time anyone told you how important you are? YOU are the BEST WE HAVE... " I began SOBBING... for MY man; for ALL our men who, on a daily basis & without cause, face SO MUCH adversity & difficulty based SOLELY on their skin color. I hugged my husband so hard that IDK how his ribs didn't crack, and had to wipe my tears off his face when I finally stopped crying. (He never woke up.) We women (especially mothers with sons) have GOT to try to better understand & empathize with how men (black men in this case, but ALL men as well) are raised and/or conditioned by other men, by society, etc. to hide/ignore almost all their emotions & to never show a modicum of supposed "weakness" (or else face ridicule by their cohorts & elders) while shouldering what sometimes seems like the weight of the world... PLUS simultaneously being forced to remain on guard & hyper alert whenever in public because of the disproportionate scrutiny & harassment (or worse) perpetrated by authority figures and even by society in general. All this makes "normal" life SO MUCH more difficult...in a sadistic/torturous way...so that tasks which APPEAR, and seem to most women & Caucasian men, to be simple & easy (ie. DRIVING to the grocery store and SHOPPING for tonight's supper) are ACTUALLY energy-draining, stressful, exhausting, anger-inducing...(I could go on listing the adverse effects most black men experience caused by cultural norms related to rearing boys; the consistent & relentless unfounded maltreatment/disrespect, and so much more WRONGNESS within the "causation" category ,, but the list is too exhaustive to ATTEMPT addressing on a RUclips post). I didn't set out to write a book here or to preach because I'm in no position to do so. I only know what I and my family/friends have seen & experienced, and that women can AT MINIMUM take just a little pressure off our men simply by trying our damnedest to see things from their perspectives & doing what we can to affect positive change. I understand some women believe we can do it all on our own but both genders need to be at our best for our race; the human race; to thrive. Strong, positive, confident, productive, healthy black men are needed more than ever in every facet of society. How can they be expected to embody all these important traits given the current social climate AND without receiving empathy, support & understanding from their female counterparts??? They can't... So the cycle continues. It's not a "them" problem. We can't change others' skewed beliefs and practices if they don't wish to change. But we CAN alter our own thinking and behavior. Teach our sons that it's okay and healthy to express emotion. Nag our husbands and BFs less; instead - make sure they know you support them unconditionally and without judgement & display appreciation and love. May not see a quantifiable change in MY lifetime, but one at a time we can turn this mess around.
I apologize for the novel-long post. Wasn't trying to grand-stand. Just an issue I'm uber-passionate about. My man is FAAAARRR from perfect and I don't condone giving them a free pass to make poor choices just bc they've got it harder than most. But I DO advocate for more understanding and less bitching.
Now this is what men meant by be his peace. Dr Angelou wasn't his mom or his woman but she displayed how to be a man's peace. She didn't throw her degree in anyone's face nor belittle him when he cried. Note: this isn't for all women just those certain modern women. Shout out to all women who know how.
Lawd she reminds me so so much of my grandmother who just transitioned to her afterlife😢💙 she's just the epitome of a great beautiful copper colored native American woman
@@milesdiontre my sincerest condolences yet joy to you and your family... There's nothing more essential to one's earthly life than the GrandMother&GrandFather... Nothing but positive peace love and healing light my distant skinfolk &may the essence and spirits of both our Grandmothers be with us and help guide us towards reaching our higher selves🙏💙👑🕊
R.I.P to both of these influences. They are both legends
if only he had had a influence like maya angelou in his life and on his shoulder through out his career he'd still be here
Tupac name one of his album "Still I rise"
And Maya Angelou have a book also and the title is Still I Rise
2Pac was heavily influenced by Maya Angelou. Maybe it was this moment that did it, but the song was influenced by Dr. Angelou and he he did read her books.
he named it after her book out of respect for how she touched his life.
book and also a poem. Still I Rise is my MOST favorite poem and I WISH I had video of getting to see her live in 12th grade, but I settle for the recordings that are online. You cant imagine being in the same space hearing her, EVEN IF it was way TF from the highest seats, I WISH I could find my high school speech teacher and Thank her for HOWEVER she did it to take us to that. Im working on my english teaching credential and I vow to NEVER let Dr. Angelou's contributions, her words and words EVER be forgotten with the generations coming up
This beautiful phenomal woman was able to give 2pac an educational and powerful message ..no lie brought me to tears we miss you Dr.Angelou
facts
Pac was so power fulllllllllll
i think this was the real 2pac i think had he had positive blacks in his circle through his career he'd still be around because its as maya said we needed guys like him
I have always said that is so true.
We definitely needed more guys like the sensitive Tupac, but not so much the shoot em up Tupac. People are like onions with many layers, but he was very young when he died and still had growing to do. Had he been able to do that I think he would have been a great leader. But he did have positive black people in his circle, peeps like Digital Underground. Unfortunately because of his incarceration he chose to make a deal with the devil, suge knight, and it cost him his life imo. RIP Tupac.
Man Pac was gonna achieve greatness sooner if, he had more people like Maya Angelou with him...
Much love from R.S.A
He was so greatttttt
Saw this last night on PBS. What a "phenomanal" woman!
Phenomenal woman, Thats ME. I'm a Caucasian woman, who had the unbelievable BLESSING to have a teacher in 12th grade who took my speech class to SEE Dr Maya Angelou SPEAK like in Southern Ca. Im 41 now, and I won't ever know the struggle of being a person of color and the fight for rights and "'voice" in that sense, but the most amazing thing about Dr. Angelou, is she changed the lives of EVERY woman, and even touched the heart of Tupac Shakur breaking him to tears. God had PLANS for Miss Marguerite Johnson, yes he did!
Thank you Miss Maya for coming into my life and shower me with your piercing words and your painful truths. Such important memories for the recognition of Black History ! May you never be forgotten
To think that he was just a young man who needed love and direction. This man was a force and had explosive potential to impact the whole world.
I saw the "American Masters"series last night on PBS and Ms Angelou was the subject.I had no idea what a remarkably strong,brave,talented inspiring,passionate and dynamic person she was.She seemed bigger than life.I was so proud and deeply touched by her legacy.When she passed I saw how the world mourned and reacted with such sorrow,but I really didn't understand it,now I do.I feel like I missed out on so much not having known who she really was.
Just a year before she died I randomly thought to recite I rise in front of my school for a show, not realizing the world would lose a legend shortly after. I'm glad I did choose to channel her in that poem. Her words will resinate with me for a life time. We won't get another Maya Angelou EVER.
This is why we must pray to our ancestors for guidance and wisdom prayers and forgiveness .. rest peacefully Ms Angelou Tupac Amaru Shakur and John Singleton.. peace and blessings to all
Dr. Maya Angelou is amazing and really a great woman!
RIP Maya Angelo & 2pac john Singleton
He had been broke by this system, she revealed that clearly and had started to heal him. If she had been on his side longer, she would have repaired a great amount of what had been broke in him. This is a very beautiful and important story.
Thank you for sharing that story Dr. Maya Angelou. 😇😇😇👍✌️
With two powerful minds brought togeather one could only wounder what was talked about between the two of them wish I could have been sitting there to hear listen learn what they talked about both are my favorites rip and much love and Respect!
So touching.
Tears.
Gotta love these revolutionary ppl.....RIP to both
both great people. wonderful that he was able to listen to these wise words.
What a beautiful crowd. Each and every woman here are so beautiful. I couldn't stop to think of that fact through out the video. Rest in peace Tupac and Maya!
Maya and Tupac_ both Prophets
Thank God for people like you and thank God 🌹🙏🌹 for the truth 🌹🌹🌹
She’s so funny lol I wish I was in the audience I’m so jealous of them.
tears
I saw this clip on PBS early in the AM when my husband was sleeping beside me. When Dr. Angelou recounted saying to Tupac, "When was the last time anyone told you how important you are? YOU are the BEST WE HAVE... " I began SOBBING... for MY man; for ALL our men who, on a daily basis & without cause, face SO MUCH adversity & difficulty based SOLELY on their skin color. I hugged my husband so hard that IDK how his ribs didn't crack, and had to wipe my tears off his face when I finally stopped crying. (He never woke up.) We women (especially mothers with sons) have GOT to try to better understand & empathize with how men (black men in this case, but ALL men as well) are raised and/or conditioned by other men, by society, etc. to hide/ignore almost all their emotions & to never show a modicum of supposed "weakness" (or else face ridicule by their cohorts & elders) while shouldering what sometimes seems like the weight of the world... PLUS simultaneously being forced to remain on guard & hyper alert whenever in public because of the disproportionate scrutiny & harassment (or worse) perpetrated by authority figures and even by society in general. All this makes "normal" life SO MUCH more difficult...in a sadistic/torturous way...so that tasks which APPEAR, and seem to most women & Caucasian men, to be simple & easy (ie. DRIVING to the grocery store and SHOPPING for tonight's supper) are ACTUALLY energy-draining, stressful, exhausting, anger-inducing...(I could go on listing the adverse effects most black men experience caused by cultural norms related to rearing boys; the consistent & relentless unfounded maltreatment/disrespect, and so much more WRONGNESS within the "causation" category ,, but the list is too exhaustive to ATTEMPT addressing on a RUclips post). I didn't set out to write a book here or to preach because I'm in no position to do so. I only know what I and my family/friends have seen & experienced, and that women can AT MINIMUM take just a little pressure off our men simply by trying our damnedest to see things from their perspectives & doing what we can to affect positive change. I understand some women believe we can do it all on our own but both genders need to be at our best for our race; the human race; to thrive. Strong, positive, confident, productive, healthy black men are needed more than ever in every facet of society. How can they be expected to embody all these important traits given the current social climate AND without receiving empathy, support & understanding from their female counterparts??? They can't... So the cycle continues. It's not a "them" problem. We can't change others' skewed beliefs and practices if they don't wish to change. But we CAN alter our own thinking and behavior. Teach our sons that it's okay and healthy to express emotion. Nag our husbands and BFs less; instead - make sure they know you support them unconditionally and without judgement & display appreciation and love. May not see a quantifiable change in MY lifetime, but one at a time we can turn this mess around.
I apologize for the novel-long post. Wasn't trying to grand-stand. Just an issue I'm uber-passionate about. My man is FAAAARRR from perfect and I don't condone giving them a free pass to make poor choices just bc they've got it harder than most. But I DO advocate for more understanding and less bitching.
Now this is what men meant by be his peace. Dr Angelou wasn't his mom or his woman but she displayed how to be a man's peace. She didn't throw her degree in anyone's face nor belittle him when he cried. Note: this isn't for all women just those certain modern women. Shout out to all women who know how.
Lawd she reminds me so so much of my grandmother who just transitioned to her afterlife😢💙 she's just the epitome of a great beautiful copper colored native American woman
I know your pain I lost my grandmother as well this year 🙏🕊️😇🕊️😥😢
@@milesdiontre my sincerest condolences yet joy to you and your family... There's nothing more essential to one's earthly life than the GrandMother&GrandFather... Nothing but positive peace love and healing light my distant skinfolk &may the essence and spirits of both our Grandmothers be with us and help guide us towards reaching our higher selves🙏💙👑🕊
Powerful
💔💔💔💔💔💔🥺😢 Tupac
Beautiful!
I love it
God made the strongest, for (war) she served her people well. Amen 💯 Lord 🙏❣️👈
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Where’s the full interview?
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The strength of a wise women. Whose love can reach all people.
Tupac was victim of goodness.. Good people don't live longer
he was a good person at heart but surrounded by evil people
I hadd too bring in the pyru into riverside
Wow
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I'm a simple men, I see pac I stop
Missing 2pac so much
@@AngelHoll-pr8fz me too. Let's miss him together
Yeah but he's in heaven watching over us!!!
@@AngelHoll-pr8fz I know. Let's find him. Come
@@War_dadyy I wish he were here!!! He'd in heaven though