Maya Angelou spoke this evening at Drake University. She recited two poems, one of which was “The Health Food Diner.” It is a celebration of meat — steak, roast, breaded veal, etc.
At the conclusion of her speech, Drake University president David Maxwell came on stage to formally thank Angelou and said of the meaty poem: “I am going to call Governor Culver and recommend that it be adapted as our state song.” The crowd applauded and laughed.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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