These badass athletes give a whole new meaning to 'phenomenal women'

[demmiblue]

Source: Mashable

If you've been searching in vain for motivation to exercise, stop right now. This video has everything you need: a scorching soundtrack, the legendary poet Maya Angelou and a motley crew of fierce women slaying it in their respective sports.

The one-and-a-half minute clip is the latest installment of the UK "This Girl Can" campaign. The initiative aims to "inspire women to wiggle, jiggle, move and prove that judgement is a barrier that can be overcome."

As the women of different shapes, sizes and backgrounds get physical with flair, you can hear a recording of Angelou reciting "Phenomenal Woman," a poem she wrote in 1978: "It’s the fire in my eyes, / And the flash of my teeth, / The swing in my waist, / And the joy in my feet. / I’m a woman / Phenomenally. "

We can't promise you that you won't cry, but we can all-but-guarantee this clip will get you ready to take on the world.

http://mashable.com/2017/02/24/this-girl-can-maya-angelou/?utm_cid=hp-r-2#rbk_NZzr9OqB

[Blue_Tires]

1. I didn't even know they did roller derby over there...

[shenmue]

2. Yes

[mythology]

3. I am lucky that the groups I belong to focus on inclusivity in terms of women

both as athletes and coaches.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. Great post. Thanks demmiblue.

PBS now broadcasting Maya Angelou program.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/maya-angelou-still-rise-watch-full-film/8192/

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Watch Full Film
Premiere date: February 21, 2017 | 1:53:02
First feature documentary on the author/activist includes exclusive interviews with Dr. Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Common, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and others

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Random House), she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before.

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[demmiblue]

5. Thank you for that link... bookmarking to watch later.

[littlemissmartypants]

7. ♡ YW! eom

[demmiblue]

6. I just have to add this from Zen Pencils:

[littlemissmartypants]

8. So cool. ♡