Though Maya Angelou, who died Wednesday at the age of ... She starred as Kunta Kinte’s grandmother in the grounbdreaking ABC miniseries “Roots” in 1977 and appeared along with Winfrey ...

Many people will remember Maya Angelou, who died Wednesday at the age of 86, for her phenomenal career. She was a true Renaissance woman — an author and teacher, a dancer and performer ...

In the TV mini-series Roots Maya Angelou is Yaisa, the grandmother In a pivotal scene from the TV miniseries “Roots” by Alex Haley, Maya Angelou plays Yaisa, the grandmother of Kunta Kinte ...

We are fascinated by slavery today. And it's not a minute too soon. We see what has happened. We know that she who does not know where she has come from cannot possibly guide a path to where she ...

After renaming herself Maya Angelou for the stage ("Maya" was a childhood ... notably the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries "Roots." She was nominated for a Tony Award in 1973 for her appearance ...

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and ...

Poet laureate Maya Angelou — who was also a dancer ... She also had dual roles on "Roots," the legendary 1977 miniseries based on author Alex Haley's book about slavery in America, which ...

Many people will remember Maya Angelou, who died Wednesday at the age of 86, for her phenomenal career. She was a true Renaissance woman — an author and teacher, a dancer and performer ...

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and ...

Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and ...

Dr. Maya Angelou was a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer who inspired generations. Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou led ...