Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanApr 4, 2019
Tamara Lanier is suing Harvard University, demanding that the institution return daguerreotypes of her enslaved ascendants to the family. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sarah Wesley / TruthdigOct 14, 2016
New documentary featuring Angelou's own narration delves deeply into the life of the iconic civil rights activist, poet, dancer and singer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman / TruthdigMay 29, 2014
In remembering Maya Angelou, it is important to recall her commitment to the struggle for equality, not just for herself, or for women, or for African-Americans. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 29, 2014
"You may write me down in history/ With your bitter, twisted lies/You may tread me in the very dirt/But still, like dust, I'll rise," Maya Angelou wrote in one of her many forceful, unforgettable poems. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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