Still, We Rise

“You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.”
—Maya Angelou, Still I Rise

Maya Angelou’s words continue to inspire resilience, dignity, and the quiet power of rising above.
This timeless poem reminds us that no matter the challenge, we have the strength to rise.

Angelou speaks from the perspective of someone who has been marginalized, wronged, and underestimated—especially as a Black woman in America—but refuses to let others define her worth or limit her spirit.

If you’ve never read the full poem—or haven’t read it in a while—you can find it here:
🔗 Read Still I Rise by Maya Angelou on Poetry Foundation

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Still, We Rise

“You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.”
—Maya Angelou, Still I Rise

Maya Angelou’s words continue to inspire resilience, dignity, and the quiet power of rising above.
This timeless poem reminds us that no matter the challenge, we have the strength to rise.

Angelou speaks from the perspective of someone who has been marginalized, wronged, and underestimated—especially as a Black woman in America—but refuses to let others define her worth or limit her spirit.

If you’ve never read the full poem—or haven’t read it in a while—you can find it here:
🔗 Read Still I Rise by Maya Angelou on Poetry Foundation

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Still, We Rise

“You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” —Maya Angelou, Still I Rise

Maya Angelou’s words continue to inspire resilience, dignity, and the quiet power of rising above. This timeless poem reminds us that no matter the challenge, we have the strength to rise.

Angelou speaks from the perspective of someone who has been marginalized, wronged, and underestimated—especially as a Black woman in America—but refuses to let others define her worth or limit her spirit.

If you’ve never read the full poem—or haven’t read it in a while—you can find it here: 🔗 Read Still I Rise by Maya Angelou on Poetry Foundation

“You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.”
—Maya Angelou, Still I Rise

Maya Angelou’s words continue to inspire resilience, dignity, and the quiet power of rising above.
This timeless poem reminds us that no matter the challenge, we have the strength to rise.

If you’ve never read the full poem—or haven’t read it in a while—you can find it here:
🔗 Read Still I Rise by Maya Angelou on Poetry Foundation