Episode 2 of a 10-part TV series made by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968 called Blacks, Blues, Black!, which examines the influence of African American culture on modern American society. Includes scenes of Dr. Angelou in the studio discussing issues relating to "negative Africanisms," which she characterizes as modes of behavior which were neccesary as survival tactics for African Americans until now but will need to be re-examined. Dr. Angelou uses poetry, verbal analysis, music dramatic sketches and interpretive dance to illustrate her points.