By discussing the poem with children, educators can introduce the concept of inner strength and resilience, crucial themes in Black history. In “Phenomenal Woman,” Angelou celebrates the ...

First published in 1978 in And Still I Rise, the poem has become a feminist anthem, particularly within the Black community.

Maya Angelou wrote poems and essays exuding confidence and dignity. “Still I Rise” and “Phenomenal Woman” are a couple of her most famous works, embodying the Black woman’s experience in ...