1. Maya Angelou inspires me as a writer & poet because her writings about her experiences as a black woman are unapologetic, profound & beautiful.
Her famous poem served as the inspiration for the theme for #UEABHM17 -"And Still, We Rise."
@BobbyxDreyo shares why he& #39;s inspired by Photographer Campbell Addy & Comic Book Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates #BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17
President of UEA African Youth Development Society @jeiceyo draws inspiration from legendary rapper 2Pac!
Ethnic Diversity Officer of @UEA_ACS @QuenelleAshley_ speaks about her inspiration- Toni Morrison
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Politics & International Relations student @Alilekins admires athlete Serena for her strength!
Pharmacy student Toby speaks about his admiration for Malcolm X: "I& #39;ve always seen him as someone who was never afraid to shake the table which is a quality I& #39;d like to see in myself." #BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BHM17
President of @WomanismUEA Francesca is inspired by iconic writer & activist Alice Walker!
Michelle Obama& #39;s class, beauty and intelligence inspire Nursing student Steph!
American Studies student Ibrahim found inspiration in the form of Jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie! #UEABHM17 #BHM https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #BlackBrilliance
President of UEA Men& #39;s Basketball Jardel identifies Martin Luther King Jr. as his inspiration!
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Ayo admires his number one motivator, his Mum!
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@UEA_ACS Event Officer Elodie is inspired by legendary singer & activist Nina Simone!
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Nick believes Barack Obama represents #BlackBrilliance because of how he continues to inspire so many of us!
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International Relations & Politics student @fayefrequency admires Taraji for her unapologetic celebration of blackness.
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@trishamargolis admires Kwame Ture "For teaching me the politics of liberation & reminding me that my blackness is not a burden, it makes me powerful."
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Fiona admires her fierce Grandma Justina https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’•" title="Zwei Herzen" aria-label="Emoji: Zwei Herzen">
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Sam is inspired by legendary singer Nat King Cole - "A black man with a voice can be listened to regardless of opposition."
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LGBT+ Officer @maellekabore admires activist Marsha P. Johnson
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Vice President of @WomanismUEA @samaxw is inspired by Issa Rae& #39;s unique exploration of Black femininity
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Folasade admires brilliant author Chimamanda!
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Edu& #39;s parents are her role models because of their unconditional love for her https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’•" title="Zwei Herzen" aria-label="Emoji: Zwei Herzen">
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Aaron admires Frank Ocean for teaching him to be true to himself!
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Godwin admires British rapper Giggs!
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@UEA_ACS Vice President Damilola admires Beyonce for her sheer awesomeness!
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@UEA_ACS Publicity Officer Billy admires Akala for teaching us about our history!
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President of @UEA_ACS @itsaudreyytimee is inspired by vlogger Daina!
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