I did not know Maya, but over the years in the course of doing what I do our paths would cross from time to time.  During each encounter I always found her personable and down to earth.  When this picture was taken she owned a Brownstone around the corner from me.

 

 

The last time I saw Maya was at the during the last National Book Awards where she was awarded the 2013 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community.  I did not have an opportunity to speak to here then. 

 

 

AALBC.com mourns the passing, this morning (May 28, 2014), of world renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist  Maya Angelou

 

 

 

Nice post....