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[–] lemon11 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Link to a copy of the poem: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise

It would be called "cultural appropriation," for obvious reasons, and "white supremecy," for daring to suggest that a "group in power" has any legitimate claim to pride or grievance. "Diversity" today isn't used for the ends of tolerance, mixing, or assimilation. It's used for power. Unfortunately, from what I remember her saying when she was alive, I don't think Angelou disagreed with that end.

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[–] Sikozen [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Aw. you're right and it made me sad.