Maya Angelou Memorial Service LIVE- First Lady Michelle Obama to speak

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Dr. Maya Angelou, the poet, actress, author and civil rights activist known around the world, discovered her passion for teaching at Wake Forest University. And, in the past four decades, she has inspired generations of students to become better writers, thinkers and citizens. Angelou died on Wednesday, May 28, at the age of 86.

Dr. Maya Angelou’s family has arranged a private memorial service in Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Due to limited seating capacity, the family has decided to have a closed service for family and friends only. Wake Forest University will livestream the service for the public.
 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton will be among the dignitaries at Saturday's private memorial for the late Dr. Maya Angelou.
The service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at Wake Forest University's Wait Chapel. 
White House officials said Obama will speak at the memorial, while Wake Forest officials said Bill Clinton will attend the service. It's not yet known if Hillary Clinton will attend.
Oprah Winfrey previously confirmed she will attend the service, which is open only to friends and family due to limited seating capacity. The entire campus will be closed to the public during the service.
Angelou died at her Winston-Salem home on the morning of May 28. A Wake Forest professor since 1982, Angelou was 86 years old.
Saturday's private service will be the only official event commemorating Angelou at Wake Forest. More events celebrating her life are planned across the country, according to a statement from Wake Forest. 
Winston-Salem police said drivers could expect occasional congestion on parts of University Parkway, Polo Road and Reynolda Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Gov. Pat McCrory ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-staff Saturday in remembrance of Angelou.
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