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How Misty Copeland Made It in Ballet, and Her Junk Food Guilty Pleasure

By Misty Copeland — 2015

The American Ballet Theatre's first African-American principal dancer says she was often discouraged from following her dream.

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“Maya Angelou” (Ep. 416) - Super Soul Sunday - Oprah Winfrey Network

In a 2013 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for “Super Soul Sunday,” Dr. Maya Angelou revealed how her tough but tender-hearted mother transformed her life. Plus, the legendary author and Oprah’s “greatest spiritual teacher” shared her insights on aging.

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Maya Angelou
2021
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Maya Angelou’s “Hey Black Child,” recited by 3-yr old Pe’Tehn Raighn Kem

Amazing 3-yr old Pe’Tehn Raighn-Kem can read, write and pay tribute to one of the most renowned writers of all time. She memorized author Maya Angelou’s poem “Hey Black Child” in just a week and recited the poem to an audience during the Chicago daytime talk show Windy City LIVE.

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Maya Angelou
2015
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