At the ceremony, Biden spoke of the ability of Mann – who is sometimes called the Native American Maya Angelou – to capture “the vastness of Native American life and its profound impact on the country” through a wide variety of media.

Source: https://ksenam.com/msu-professor-emeritus-henrietta-mann-honored-with-national-humanities-medal/

But Maya Angelou knew the play: When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/05/13/swanson-austin-reaves-showing-lakers-what-a-wise-investment-hell-be/

Directed by Maya Angelou in her only film directorial endeavor, “Down in the Delta” is a drama starring Alfre Woodard and Wesley Snipes.

Source: https://seattlemedium.com/50-best-films-of-all-time-from-black-directors/

In the first of her seven memoirs, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Maya Angelou speaks of her early life growing up in the South, including the abuse and racism she faced.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/entertainment/books/penguin-to-publish-classic-roald-dahl-books-after-backlash/article_0d739996-1b98-56db-9b8b-8f6223ff070e.html