A birthday shout-out to Dr. Maya Angelou, a true beacon of humanity’s essence informing her ability to extend unconditional love and tolerance to all, while standing loud and firm against injustice and duplicity.  Today is her birth’s 92^nd anniversary, and there are two ways in particular to be active in her honor.  The first is for students, especially high school students, to read and respond to her poem “Still I Rise” in one of three ways: Read it, write about what it means to them, or complete an act of kindness. Then post, including a video if desired, on #DRAngelouGift.  Then, make giving an act of kindness a daily practice.  Happy Birthday Dr. Angelou.