by nick | Dec 10, 2024 | Thoughts
On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a groundbreaking document affirming all people’s dignity, freedom, and equality. Human Rights Day commemorates this monumental achievement and...
by nick | Feb 17, 2023 | Thoughts
“People ask…’Did you grow up in her shadow?’ No, I didn’t. I grew up in her light.” Guy Johnson, Maya Angelou’s son. It has been a year since Maya Angelou’s only son, Guy Johnson, passed. We continue to grieve and celebrate their lives and reflect on their bond. Not...
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 | 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...
by nick | Jan 11, 2019 | Thoughts
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” Maya Angelou In the spirit of my mother, the Angelou Johnson family welcomes the 116th Congress, the most diverse in history with 127...
