Election night became a great moment in history, especially for African-Americans. Harry Smith spoke with author Maya Angelou about Barack Obama's achievement.
The most eloquent, wise woman America has ever produced. Even in 2020 I am awed by her words and reminded of the America we demonstrated in this moment.
I could listen to hours upon hours of her speaking. The eloquence and wisdom, the timber of her voice, the emphasis she places on her words - its amazing. She's probably THE single best speaker of our time.
Here I am, a man in his 50s crying like a baby watching this video, especially listening to Maya Angelou. I cry out of such pride in the heights that humans can achieve as well as despair at how fast we can fall from grace. And still it is with hope that I look to the future not for myself but for my children's and their children's.
This woman (Maya Angelou) was (and always will be) a national treasure who had a profound impact on me as a young girl. I named my daughter after her, she will be 9 next month. ✨✨💜
Sweet sweet sweet, that moment. Dr. Maya's words spoke for that time so perfectly. I savor it, when the ashes of 2020 fill my mouth. We MUST redeem this country's promise in 78 days.
Beautiful ❤️ elegant, strong and phenomenal lady..paved an encouraging way for all of us who wishes to lead 🙏 in today's world.. Amen. Rest in paradise my good woman
And the whole world was so damn proud of you for electing this black man, so cool and genuinely compassionate. He tried his best to pass laws for the people and by the people.. like healthcare and gun laws, but greedy people in Congress and Senate also had equal power to block some of those from happening. That was the regret.
James Baldwin, who passed on in the late 1980s, would have been SO so proud to high heaven by Obama’s election to the highest and most powerful office on the planet. Baldwin in the mid-60s said the country would get its first Black President in about 4 decades.
Rest in heaven, you we're a great example of a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent human being. I can't explain in word's only in feelings whenever I think of you. R.I.H
I believe that our country can bounce back from these last 4 years. Better things are yet to come for us. As much hate there is in the world there is more love to overcome it
Terrible how Trump embodies the exact opposite of the way she so gracefully described Obama. The president of the United States must be inclusive no matter what he thinks personally
I'm so glad CZcams brought me this interview. There was so much happinesses, hope then. Smith's admiration of Angelou is so obvious. Perfect person to do this interview. Angelou described Obama as possessing 'common sense'. She is absolutely correct. That's what he had in spades. Made him see everything so clearly and he acted and spoke with common sense. He is sorely missed in the Oval Office. And I'm not American.
I never looked at intelligence the way she saw it until now.. intelligence is packaged with common sense . Something that is lacking greatly these days especially among our leaders.. Being educated doesn't mean ure intelligent unless you possess common sense.
tears... tears.. tears. i wish that whatever disater donald trump has done to America and to the world would soon be over so we can become hopeful again and that whatever legacy that the Obama presidency was able to achieve wouldn't be totally destroyed by the devil who occupies the white house right now.
Watching this pains me so deeply seeing our country at this moment with Trump and White supremacy on the rise and the disregard of black lives by our law enforcement.
Watching this in 2020 just kills me. We used to be considered the greatest. A shining symbol for the world. Now we have Trump. Thank the Gods Biden will be elected.
new735758 yeah, but I just don’t like someone patting themselves on the back for Obama’s election when they were one of many people who tried to stop that from happening by endorsing their opponent.
@@motec8222 I dont feel like she was patting herself on the back for Obama's win. She was clearly sincere in how proud she was that he had won. The planets had to align for Obama to win, if someone had bet me in 2006 that we'd elect a black president in two years time I would not take that bet.
She lived to see a black man elected and the Lord called her home so she wouldn’t see this ...God surely loves you!
We really dropped the ball on that one. Thank God it's over! And president Obama's vp is our new prez! ❤
@@myadorablefosters Yep
On god 😂
What an eloquent, graceful woman. May she rest in peace.
She has a soft sweet voice.
The most eloquent, wise woman America has ever produced. Even in 2020 I am awed by her words and reminded of the America we demonstrated in this moment.
We did it again 🙏❤
I could listen to hours upon hours of her speaking. The eloquence and wisdom, the timber of her voice, the emphasis she places on her words - its amazing. She's probably THE single best speaker of our time.
Here I am, a man in his 50s crying like a baby watching this video, especially listening to Maya Angelou. I cry out of such pride in the heights that humans can achieve as well as despair at how fast we can fall from grace. And still it is with hope that I look to the future not for myself but for my children's and their children's.
Hows Trump working out for ya. I hate his efffing guts lol.
@@michaelappel2773
He did great, and on the 2024. road to repeat it ❤️
This woman (Maya Angelou) was (and always will be) a national treasure who had a profound impact on me as a young girl. I named my daughter after her, she will be 9 next month. ✨✨💜
Beautiful and intelligent woman
Just the way she said "Good MOrning" was powerful and moving. You can feel the soulness she projects.
...We've come so far only to stand in place. Vote in 2020!
On that day I don't think I was ever prouder to be an American and now on this day a decade later I have never felt more ashamed
Sweet sweet sweet, that moment. Dr. Maya's words spoke for that time so perfectly. I savor it, when the ashes of 2020 fill my mouth. We MUST redeem this country's promise in 78 days.
Beautiful ❤️ elegant, strong and phenomenal lady..paved an encouraging way for all of us who wishes to lead 🙏 in today's world.. Amen. Rest in paradise my good woman
And the whole world was so damn proud of you for electing this black man, so cool and genuinely compassionate. He tried his best to pass laws for the people and by the people.. like healthcare and gun laws, but greedy people in Congress and Senate also had equal power to block some of those from happening. That was the regret.
Well said sir so
this was such a great time in our history....
AMEN MAY HER SOUL CONTINUES REST IN PEACE
James Baldwin, who passed on in the late 1980s, would have been SO so proud to high heaven by Obama’s election to the highest and most powerful office on the planet. Baldwin in the mid-60s said the country would get its first Black President in about 4 decades.
Aww! I love her! So much grace. Her poetry will keep her alive always❤️
Beautiful interview
as a little girl I was bullied for my deep voice Maya Angelo was my comfort ...with my deep voice still I rise
Rest in heaven, you we're a great example of a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent human being. I can't explain in word's only in feelings whenever I think of you. R.I.H
I miss her!!! I love Maya Angelou.
One of the greatest women this country has ever produced...
I like how she said we and Express every Race
amazing amazing ... There is no words :))))
Im so greatful to this woman
What a beautiful speaker this lady is. ❤
I believe that our country can bounce back from these last 4 years. Better things are yet to come for us. As much hate there is in the world there is more love to overcome it
I truly hope so. It’s exhausting
So eloquent. Love Maya Angelou.
How stunning of a speaker. Being moved by Maya Angelou is a given whenever watching her.
Please share this guys. Wow, so powerful.
Terrible how Trump embodies the exact opposite of the way she so gracefully described Obama. The president of the United States must be inclusive no matter what he thinks personally
America's fall from grace is just saddening
I RISE
I miss her dearly.
I'm so glad CZcams brought me this interview. There was so much happinesses, hope then. Smith's admiration of Angelou is so obvious. Perfect person to do this interview. Angelou described Obama as possessing 'common sense'. She is absolutely correct. That's what he had in spades. Made him see everything so clearly and he acted and spoke with common sense. He is sorely missed in the Oval Office. And I'm not American.
Glad I was a part of Obama voted twice for him. She right he also class act.
I never looked at intelligence the way she saw it until now.. intelligence is packaged with common sense . Something that is lacking greatly these days especially among our leaders.. Being educated doesn't mean ure intelligent unless you possess common sense.
Even with her age then, her mind was so sharp. Truly intelligent!
tears... tears.. tears. i wish that whatever disater donald trump has done to America and to the world would soon be over so we can become hopeful again and that whatever legacy that the Obama presidency was able to achieve wouldn't be totally destroyed by the devil who occupies the white house right now.
Watching this pains me so deeply seeing our country at this moment with Trump and White supremacy on the rise and the disregard of black lives by our law enforcement.
then a clown became the 45... became a nightmare!!
November 3, 2020: Reelection night.
Lmfao that aged BADLY
Balm for the soul to watch this in 2022 during the Jan 6 Select Committee investigation and the desperate Trump rallies.
Watching this in 2020 just kills me. We used to be considered the greatest. A shining symbol for the world. Now we have Trump. Thank the Gods Biden will be elected.
Enjoy your Trump America. You chose him, never forget.
Thank God she didn't see the 2017-2021 administration
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I believed that I would live to see a President that was not only white and believe still that i may see qn American President who is not only male.
say the exact year
not Fourty something😠😠😠😠😠It is important for us
Say it how we want/should be
Yet Maya endorsed Hillary over Obama.
Either way would’ve been an “I Rise” moment for Maya. Plus, isn’t she from AR and had a personal relationship with the Clintons?
new735758 yeah, but I just don’t like someone patting themselves on the back for Obama’s election when they were one of many people who tried to stop that from happening by endorsing their opponent.
@@motec8222 I dont feel like she was patting herself on the back for Obama's win. She was clearly sincere in how proud she was that he had won. The planets had to align for Obama to win, if someone had bet me in 2006 that we'd elect a black president in two years time I would not take that bet.