Maya Angelou Reflects on Her Mende Heritage
Clip | 1m 36s
Maya Angelou shares the story of learning of her Mende Heritage during an interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Aired: 02/06/08
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Series
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