Today in history, one of the greatest black female leaders of our time was just an average black woman.

On August 11, 1965, a young Maya Angelou was living and working in one of the poorest communities in Los Angeles, observing as racial tensions sparked the now historic riots in her Watts neighborhood. At the young age of 28, she had yet to publish any volumes of poetry or books. In fact, she hadn't even begun to create half of the musical and literary works that she's now renowned for.

by Nika of Faces of Black Fashion

Many of us are intentional about various areas in our lives. We have a goal, and we strive for it by any means necessary. For example, we will invest thousands of dollars, sacrifice sleep and go without certain luxuries to earn that degree or attain our career goals. We chart our paths and stick to it, knowing that success takes tenacity and strength of character. Thus knowingly or unknowingly, we become intentional about our goals. We are intentional by our actions.