Conversation with Dorothy Height

The transcript features a discussion with a civil rights leader reflecting on her life experiences, including influences from figures like Mary McLeod Bethune and Eleanor Roosevelt. It covers her interactions with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, highlighting the challenges and contributions of women in the civil rights movement. The conversation concludes with reflections on the progress and ongoing challenges in civil rights, emphasizing optimism and the need for continued effort.

What was the context of the meeting involving Malcolm X and Lorraine Hansberry?

In what ways did Maya Angelou feel that women's rights were overlooked during the March on Washington?

What is Maya Angelou's perspective on the current state of civil rights and the movement?