Dr. Maya Angelou
About Dr. Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou, born on April 4th, 1928, was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, best known for her series of seven autobiographies. Through her work, she collaborated with Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. In 1993, she recited her Poem “On the Pulse of Morning” at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration. She died on May 28th, 2014 at the age 86.
50+ honorary degrees
6 languages mastered
50+ year career
5.6 million Facebook likes
1st female, African-American director and producer for 20th Century Fox
Her extensive career included public speaking, acting, directing, authoring poetry, writing screenplays for film and television, and teaching. Early on she was a nightclub performer, a fry cook, and even a sex worker. Maybe the most surprising achievement is that she wrote seven different autobiographies! Through it all she has been an inspiration to many.
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better."
"All my work, my life, everything I do is about survival, not just bare, awful, plodding survival, but survival with grace and faith. While one may encounter many defeats, one must not be defeated."
Dr. Maya Angelou’s words have inspired generations, and now, through cutting-edge immersive experiences, her legacy comes to life like never before.
At Worldwide XR and CMG Worldwide, we are proud to have worked closely with Dr. Angelou’s estate to develop interactive AR experiences that allow audiences to engage with her wisdom, poetry, and activism in a deeply personal way. Now, you can step into her world, hear her voice, and experience her journey through immersive storytelling.
As part of this initiative, we partnered with ElevenLabs< to bring Dr. Angelou’s voice to life through AI-powered audio and collaborated with Florida International University (FIU) to help deliver Dr. Angelou’s story to students worldwide.
This initiative is more than technology—it’s a tribute to resilience, creativity, and the power of words. By blending innovation with history, we are ensuring that Dr. Angelou’s impact continues to inspire future generations.
We are honored to have unveiled this groundbreaking project. A special thank you to VueXR LLC for their work designing these experiences and to everyone who helped bring it to life.
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