Oprah and Laverne Cox read Maya Angelou poem in stunning Google Doodle

It’s not every day that the internet bestows a gift upon the poetry lovers of the world. 

But, Google has a treat in store for poetry fanatics who venture over to the search engine’s homepage. Today’s Google Doodle is an animated poetry reading of Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise,” read by Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys, Laverne Cox, and several others. 

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In celebration of what would have been the poet’s 90th birthday, the Doodle is set to Angelou’s own voice, and that of others who’ve been inspired by her work.  Read more…

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