Like many phrases and tattoo concepts, they all hold true to the person owning them. This phrase is not only for woman and the African-American community, but men and others of any race are equally entitled to sport this phrase. We do owe her thanks however, without her empowering so many people through her creativity and words, we would have a less realistic meaning of what ‘Still I Rise’ truly means. The poems received so much attention that the United Negro College Fund used ‘Still I Rise’ as the center of an advertising campaign.Īlthough this poem and phrase was made popular through the works of Maya Angelou, it does not necessarily mean that you have to be an expert or know everything, or anything about Maya Angelou. Within the volume of poetry which these two poems are found, she speaks for her race and her womanly gender as well as the courageous resilience of her community. Within all of her work, her two most popular poetry pieces were entitled ‘Phenomenal Woman’ and ‘Still I Rise’. Maya Angelou is originally known for her award winning 7 autobiographies that she had published. Separated in 3 different parts, the poems main message is that of rising above the struggles and difficult times that may pass you. Published in 1978, ‘Still I Rise’ consists of 32 short poems. The phrase ‘Still I Rise’ is one that is most recognized in the poem ‘Still I Rise’ by MayaĪngelou.
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