Maya Angelou was an American author and poet. She grew up during segregation and used her work to empower and give voice to the African American community. Her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings changed the literary world and opened doors for African American authors and women. Listen to learn about the life and work of this iconic American writer, and hear people describe how her words influenced them.
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AIR DATE: 05/28/2014
