The Dignity & Respect Campaign is proud to announce Dr. Maya Angelou as the first annual Dignity & Respect Champion. Dr. Angelou -- celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist -- is recognized for her lifelong commitment to making the world a better place for all to live.
Candi Castleberry-Singleton, founder and chair of the Dignity & Respect Campaign, presented the Dignity & Respect Champion award to Dr. Angelou at her home in North Carolina.
"Maya Angelou has demonstrated unshakable faith and a commitment to the values of family, community, and culture throughout her life. Whether as a cable car conductor, a waitress and cook, a dancer with the Alvin Ailey company, an editor of an English Language paper in Egypt, a coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a Pulitzer Prize nominee, or a Presidential Medal of Arts winner, Dr. Angelou values all members of the human family," said Ms. Castleberry-Singleton. "She exemplifies the characteristics of a Dignity & Respect Champion."
During their time together, Dr. Angelou's brilliance filled the room as she reflected on four themes:
· The meaning of dignity and respect
· Living with dignity and respect
· The human condition
· Courage
We invite you to view videos of Dr. Angelou's comments to Ms. Castleberry-Singleton, available at dignityandrespect.org.
Do you know an individual who makes a positive impact and promotes an environment of inclusion? If so, nominate the person in your life you feel has made a difference for the Dignity & Respect Champion Award!
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