Maya Angelou at 1984 Westminster Town Hall Forum
Maya Angelou answers questions at her portrait unveiling at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
Paul Morigi/AP Images for National Portrait
Remembering an American icon who died this year, with a broadcast of the Westminster Town Hall Forum from 1984. Maya Angelou, the celebrated poet, author, actress, playwright and human rights activist died in May 2014 at the age of 86.
Maya Angelou came to Minneapolis as one of the earliest speakers in the series Minnesota Public Radio has been broadcasting for more than 30 years.
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