"Like It Is" Episode #302 -- Interview with Maya Angelou

Authors

Arthur E. Thomas, Wright State University - Main Campus
Maya Angelou

Document Type

Interview

Publication Date

10-9-1979

Identifier/URL

ms667_VID_063

Abstract

This episode of "Like It Is" features Maya Angelou discussing the significance of African origins, the power of Black music and culture, and the importance of resilience and pride in the Black community. She emphasizes the need for understanding and respecting “Black English”, now referred to as African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), as a vital part of cultural identity, while also mastering standard English for success. Angelou advocates for positive influences through reading, education, and media, warning against societal efforts to belittle or distort Black identity. She encourages young people to find leadership within themselves, honor their history, and embrace their strength, exemplified by her inspiring poem "Still I Rise."

Collection

MS-667: Dr. Arthur E. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central State University, Collection

Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Repository Citation

Thomas, A. E., & Angelou, M. (1979). "Like It Is" Episode #302 -- Interview with Maya Angelou. .
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms-667_tv_program/20