African American Lives 2
Maya Angelou Reflects on Her Mende Heritage
Clip | 1m 36s
Renowned Poet Maya Angelou recalls learning about her Mende Heritage.
Maya Angelou shares the story of learning of her Mende Heritage during an interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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African American Lives 2
Maya Angelou Reflects on Her Mende Heritage
Clip | 1m 36s
Maya Angelou shares the story of learning of her Mende Heritage during an interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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