maya angelou

Harvard’s Tacit Endorsement of Slavery

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Apr 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 )

‘Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise’ Weaves a Rich Fabric From the Author’s Lived History

Sarah Wesley / Truthdig Oct 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 )

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Maya Angelou, Still She Rises

Amy Goodman / Truthdig May 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 )

Renowned Poet and Civil Rights Activist Maya Angelou Dies at 86

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 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 )