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Still I Rise
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Maya Angelou1928-2014The story on p. 8 is called “Up From Slavery.” It reminded us of this poem by Maya Angelou, a famous African American poet and author. As you read, think about how black people have suffered in the past. What is Angelou rising above?
Jacob_09/Shutterstock.com; From AND STILL I RISE by Maya Angelou. Copyright (c) 1978 by Maya Angelou. Reprinted by permission of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc.