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Maya Angelou defines Black History as it is embraced in our popular culture with an emphasis on the civil rights era and a poetic acknowledgement of late activist, Rosa Parks. In this one-hour historical trek Dr. Maya Angelou renders a poetic portrait of the day-to-day lives of African Americans during the civil rights era, when artists and activists, musicians and ministers joined hands with people from all walks of life to bring about a historic change in our culture.
Dr. Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is an internationally acclaimed author and poet with over thirty books in print and has received three Grammy Awards for spoken word.
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress.
Professor Nikky Finney
Professor Nikky Finney's fourth book of poetry, Head Off & Split was awarded the 2011 National Book Award for poetry.
Congressman John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis was elected to Congress in November 1986 and has served as U.S. Representative of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District since then.
Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Dr. Malveaux’s contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts, are shaping public opinion in 21st century America.
Ambassador Andrew Jackson Young
Ambassador Andrew Young has founded or served in a large number of organizations founded on public policy, political lobbying and international relations, with a special focus on Africa.
Featured Excerpt
| Mary J. Blige on the impact of meeting Maya Angelou for the first time. (excerpt) |
Program Highlights
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- Congressman John Lewis shares some of his experiences during the civil rights era.
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- Professor Nikky Finney shares stories of growing up in a civil rights family.
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- Mary J. Blige discusses the five years she spent preparing for the role of Nina Simone.
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- Dr. Julianne Malveaux discusses the impact of the civil rights movement on education...
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- Ambassador Andrew Young speaks on the fight for equality.
