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Maya Angelou Reflects on Her Mende Heritage

Maya Angelou shares the story of learning of her Mende Heritage during an interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Clip Length 01:36 Premiere: 02/06/08

African American Lives 2

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Maya Angelou Reflects on Her Mende Heritage

Clip Length 01:36 Premiere Date 02/06/08

Maya Angelou Speaks on the Complexity of Heritage

Clip Length 00:24 Premiere Date 02/06/08

Maya Angelou Speaks About Her Grandmother

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Maya Angelou Learns an Unknown History of Her Family

Clip Length 03:04 Premiere Date 02/06/08

Maya Angelou Speaks About Her Grandfather

Clip Length 00:22 Premiere Date 02/06/08

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