A Minnesota poet was inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Extraordinary Woman.”
Ka Vang was born on a CIA military base in Laos months before the end of the Vietnam War. In addition to writing poems, Vang is a playwright. She says she wrote “Extraordinary Hmong” in response to Maya Angelou’s poem “Extraordinary Woman.” This clip is from a 2013 episode of Twin Cities PBS’ much-honored arts program “MN Original.”
AIR DATE 3/28/17
Narrative poetry. Spoken word. Lyric poetry accompanied by music. Poetry that rhymes and poetry that slants, bends and winds. During National Poetry Month, TPT presents a poem from the archives every day: 30 Poets, 30 Days. Some of the featured poets are Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners. Most call Minnesota home. Every one of them represents a journey in language and culture.
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