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US: WASHINGTON: MAYOR MARION BARRY SWORN IN
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It was comeback day Monday for Marion Barry - becoming mayor of America's capital city of Washington, D.C. for a fourth time.
He takes command of a city on the edge of bankruptcy - racked by crime and other problems.
For...
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Obama lauds Medal of Freedom recipients
1. U.S. President Barack Obama at podium during Medal of Freedom ceremony, pull out to wide shot
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) US President Barack Obama
"When you look at the men and women who are here today, it says something about who we are...
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Harvard rescinds 2014 medal awarded to Harvey Weinstein
HARVARD RESCINDS 2014 MEDAL AWARDED TO HARVEY WEINSTEIN
Harvard University is rescinding a 2014 medal it awarded to Harvey Weinstein for his contributions to African American culture.
The school's Hutchins...
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North Carolina students saddened by bribe charges
Wake Forest University senior Carly Gordon is expecting to graduate this year with about $200,000 in student debt.
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North Carolina students saddened by bribe charges
Wake Forest University senior Carly Gordon is expecting to graduate this year with about $200,000 in student debt.
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Students at North Carolina university caught up in college admissions scandal react: it's 'devastating'
'DEVASTATING' SAY STUDENTS AT ONE OF THE COLLEGES CAUGHT UP IN ADMISSIONS SCANDAL
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Winfrey, Coates to speak at upcoming Toni Morrison tribute
WINFREY, COATES TO SPEAK AT UPCOMING TONI MORRISON TRIBUTE
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Dr. Maya Angelou, Poem
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6. Wide shot at site
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet:
"You may bury me in the bottom of Manhattan, I will rise. My people will get me, I will rise, out of the huds of history's shame I rise."
The...
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USA - Death of Maya Angelou
US author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou dies at 86; reaction, STILLS
New York, New York - 20 November 2013
1. Wide of Maya Angelou on red carpet at the National Book Awards, zoom in
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2. Mid of Angelou...
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US author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou dies at age 86
Maya Angelou, a modern Renaissance woman who survived the harshest of childhoods to become a force on stage, screen, the printed page and the inaugural dais, has died. She was 86.
Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by Wake...
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Poet Gorman May Spark Next Generation Of Artists
Some writers see the L.A.-born Amanda Gorman sparking a new generation of poets.
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Amanda Gorman Becomes Youngest Inaugural Poet
Gorman became the first ever National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017 at 19 years old.
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The Letter H with Maya Angelou and Herry
Maya Angelou plays a clapping game with Herry that focuses on the letter "H." Herry thinks of various words that start with "H", and ends the video in a happy hug.
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M: My Name Is Maya
Elmo and Maya Angelou discuss words that start with the letter M. What a fun way to explore M! It's short, but sweet.
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Bell Ringer: Maya Angelou
Introduce Maya Angelou with a short video that provides viewers with an overview of her many accomplishments and some of her papers collected at Wake Forest Library.
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise | Maya Angelou and the 1993 Inaugural Poem: “On the Pulse of Morning”
President Bill Clinton asked Maya Angelou to deliver a poem as part of his 1993 Inaugural Ceremony. Class members watch a clip of Angelou's presentation, do a close reading of the full text of the poem, and respond to discussion...
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Pbs: Maya Angelou and the 1993 Inaugural Poem" "On the Pulse of Morning"
In 1993, President Bill Clinton asked Maya Angelou to write a poem for his inauguration. After Clinton's inaugural address, Maya Angelou recited her original poem "On the Pulse of Morning." As the second poet in history to read a poem at...
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Pbs Learning Media: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: "Caged Bird"
In this video from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, students analyze an excerpt of the poem Caged Bird. Through discussion questions and a short activity, students analyze the poem by doing a close read of the text and...
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Pbs: Maya Angelou: Memory and Setting in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Explore how growing up in the South during the Jim Crow Era influenced Maya Angelou's writing in this video [4:45] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. The power of memory and the importance of setting inform both the...
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Pbs: Maya Angelou: The Impact of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
In this video [1:59] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, learn about the lasting impact of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and why it's such an important piece of American literature. Students answer discussion...
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Pbs Learning Media: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: Harlem Writers Guild
Explore the Harlem Writers Guild, the oldest African American writers association in the world, in this video [1:52] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Teaching tips suggest asking students to research the Harlem...
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Pbs Learning Media: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: You Are Enough
Examine the Maya Angelou's impact on those who knew her personally in this video [3:31] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Utilizing video, discussion questions and teaching tips, students analyze and reflect on...
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Pbs Learning Media: Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: Maya and Malcolm X
Learn about the connection between Maya Angelou and Malcolm X, and their work in Ghana, in this video [3:13] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Discussion questions are included.