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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."
Her famous poem served as the inspiration for the theme for #UEABHM17 -"And Still, We Rise."
@BobbyxDreyo shares why he'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
#UEABHM17 #BlackBrilliance
#UEABHM17 #BlackBrilliance
Politics & International Relations student @Alilekins admires athlete Serena for her strength!
Pharmacy student Toby speaks about his admiration for Malcolm X: "I've always seen him as someone who was never afraid to shake the table which is a quality I'd like to see in myself." #BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BHM17
President of @WomanismUEA Francesca is inspired by iconic writer & activist Alice Walker!
Michelle Obama'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 
#BlackBrilliance
#BlackBrilliance
President of UEA Men's Basketball Jardel identifies Martin Luther King Jr. as his inspiration!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BHM
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BHM
@UEA_ACS Event Officer Elodie is inspired by legendary singer & activist Nina Simone!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Nick believes Barack Obama represents #BlackBrilliance because of how he continues to inspire so many of us!
#UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
International Relations & Politics student @fayefrequency admires Taraji for her unapologetic celebration of blackness.
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
@trishamargolis admires Kwame Ture "For teaching me the politics of liberation & reminding me that my blackness is not a burden, it makes me powerful."
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Sam is inspired by legendary singer Nat King Cole - "A black man with a voice can be listened to regardless of opposition."
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
LGBT+ Officer @maellekabore admires activist Marsha P. Johnson
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Vice President of @WomanismUEA @samaxw is inspired by Issa Rae's unique exploration of Black femininity
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Edu's parents are her role models because of their unconditional love for her 
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
Aaron admires Frank Ocean for teaching him to be true to himself!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
@UEA_ACS Vice President Damilola admires Beyonce for her sheer awesomeness!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
@UEA_ACS Publicity Officer Billy admires Akala for teaching us about our history!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
President of @UEA_ACS @itsaudreyytimee is inspired by vlogger Daina!
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackBrilliance #UEABHM17 #BlackHistoryMonth
