Maya Angelou discusses her memoir 'The Heart of A Woman' (1981 interview)

Poet Maya Angelou talks about her memoir "The Heart of a Woman", which details her relationship with her son while she worked as a singer and civil rights activist. She discusses the impact of prominent African American leaders like Billie Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X had on her personally and intellectually.
Originally broadcast November 18, 1981.
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[@simonmeehan362]

Wonderful

[@AmaniLindsey]

Breath of fresh air. Imagine she had the world in her plans in 1981 We need more strong women like the great Maya Angelou

[@J_The_Word]

This sounds like AI.

[@fistlaw24]

how so?

[@kimfrye6373]

Such a good thing knowing she gets me