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African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was honored by universities, literary organizations, government agencies, and special interest groups. Her honors include a Pulitzer Prize nomination for her book of poetry Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie, a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 1973 play Look Away ...
May 28, 2014 · Biography: Where did Maya Angelou grow up? Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her closest family member and friend growing up was her older brother Bailey. When Maya was three years old, she went to live with her grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas.
Jan 1, 1998 · Poet, writer, activist, entertainer, professor: Maya Angelou is all of these. Her remarkable story includes a childhood trauma, a leading role in an opera, her activism in the civil rights movement, and her devotion to poetry, writing, and teaching to promote the cause of all African-Americans.
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May 28, 2014 · This afternoon, the President released a statement on the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou – one of the most prolific writers and activists of our time: When her friend Nelson Mandela passed away last year, Maya Angelou wrote that “No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again, and bring the dawn.”. Today, Michelle and I join millions around ...
Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou, 1993. Maya Angelou, född Marguerite Annie Johnson den 4 april 1928 i Saint Louis i Missouri, död 28 maj 2014 i Winston-Salem i North Carolina, var en amerikansk författare [ 2], sångare, poet och medborgarrättsaktivist.
Maya Angelou Biography. Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She is an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her autobiographical ...
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