Maya Angelou Speaks About Her Grandmother
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Renowned poet and author Maya Angelou tells Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. about her grandmother, Kentucky Shannon, and remarkable stance on her own personal history.
Aired: 02/06/08
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