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Maya Angelou was an iconic writer known for her empowering verse, autobiographical works, and her role in advocating for women and African American writers.Angelou's poetry was written in a direct, conversational tone that resonated with people from all backgrounds. The coveted poet, novelist, playwright, actor, director, and civil rights activist had many talents and won numerous accolades.
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But while Maya Angelou best known today for her writing — as the author of more than 30 books and the recipient of more than 50 honorary degrees — she had many different careers before becoming.
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Maya Angelou (IPA: /ˈmaɪə ˈændʒəloʊ/), (born Marguerite Johnson, April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.Angelou is known for her series of six autobiographies, starting with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, (1969) which was nominated for a National Book Award and called her magnum opus.
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An acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood's first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet.
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Maya Angelou was only the second poet in history to recite work at a presidential inauguration. 9. Maya Angelou was a chef, and she wrote two cookbooks. 10. Maya Angelou had her own line of.
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Maya Angelou ( / ˈændʒəloʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; [1] [2] born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.
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Dr. Maya Angelou was a celebrated writer, performer, and social activist. Angelou published poetry, essays, children's books, and autobiographies. She was nominated for and won countless awards, including three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word Album. Her works include more than 30 bestselling titles. Forever Maya Angelou single, April 7,2015.
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Maya Angelou See all media Category: Arts & Culture Original name: Marguerite Annie Johnson Born: April 4, 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Died: May 28, 2014, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (aged 86) Awards And Honors: Presidential Medal of Freedom (2011) Grammy Award (2002) Grammy Award (1995) Grammy Award (1993)
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Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bailey Johnson, who was a naval dietitian, and Vivian Baxter Johnson, who was a nurse. Angelou had one sibling, her older brother Bailey Jr.; he called her "Maya," his version of "my sister.". After the divorce of their parents in 1931, Marguerite and.
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Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She was an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist.
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Maya Angelou was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary history.
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April 4, 1928 Date of Death May 28, 2014 Maya Angelou in San Francisco, at the time of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1970. Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou - Caged Bird Legacy Celebrating 95 Years We are celebrating Maya Angelou's 95th year, which started on her Birthday on April 4th, 2023. Join the celebration here and on social media, and watch as others honor Dr. Angelou's courage, life, and legacy. View Full Experience
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Maya Angelou, an American author, poet and civil rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1969.