. >> what do students know about maya angelo and significance behind malcolm x and have the studentsd like to see us bring to this course. >> it would be huge for all students not only to have access but part of the requirements like other requirements, huge difference in how they see other people, how they see themselves, how they see their country. and that they have that sense of pride in us being so unique in that way. >> reporter: in fact, some lleg frustration, incomplete lessons in the high school classroom. >> what a was thinking -- >> reporter: this stanford university sophomore girls launched a campaign diverse tie our narrative in response to blac lives matter movement as well as their personal experience in high school. >> it was difficult to see i wasn't represented in the classroom so it could be difficult for not just me asian-american but any person of color not seeing your people portrayed in a manner that reflects your rich, cultural history and portrays you in a multi dimensional way. >> we need to see -- >> reporter: they created the student-led campaign and organ

i'm very excited to share with you all maya angelo's connection to san francisco and also how her workho we saw earlier at the inauguration. thank you, kumasi. i'm looking forward to it. you have a story as well airing friday? >> about black history that's happening right now airing on thursday. >> i can't wait to see these. >> i'm excited. >> me too. >> thanks for joining us. >> thank you, ladies. >> "good morning america" is starting next. >>> good morning,. state of emergency.ood morning,. a monster winter storm on the move, the biggest blast in five years slamming tens of millions of americans this morning with heavy snow. up to 15 inches in new york city. a foot of snow expected in boston, as covid vaccinations are derailed for thousands of americans in at least seven states. dangerous ice is causing treacherous conditions on the roads. our extreme team is on the ground tracking it all, including thousands of flights grounded, the coastal flood warnings and where the powerful nor'easter is heading next. >>> urgent race against time. this morning, the new public transportation mask