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   Maya Angelou (/ ˈ æ n dʒ ə l oʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; 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 ...

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   May 24, 2024 · Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression. She is perhaps best known for her autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969).

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   • Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual...
   • Maya Angelou’s first autobiographical work, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), gained critical acclaim and a National Book Award nomination. H...
   • In addition to writing, Maya Angelou was a dancer who studied with Martha Graham and Pearl Primus. She acted onstage, in films, and on television i...
   • Maya Angelou was awarded the National Medal of Arts (2000) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2010). She won three Grammy Awards for her spoken...

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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,…

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   • Maya Angelou ( / ˈændʒəloʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; 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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   • World Book Club (interview). BBC World Service. October 2005. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2013. ^ Busby, Margaret (May 29, 2014). "Maya Angelou dies: Appreciation by her friend Margaret Busby". The Independent. ^ "Dr. Maya Angelou dead at 86". Winston-Salem, North Carolina: WXII12.com. May 28, 2014.

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   • Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression. She is perhaps best known for her autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969). Learn more about Angelou’s life and works in this article.

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   • Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis. She had a difficult childhood. Her parents split up when she was very young, and she and her older brother, Bailey, were sent to live with their paternal grandmother, Anne Henderson, in Stamps, Arkansas.

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6. www.biography.com › authors-writers › maya-angelouMaya Angelou: Biography, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Maya Angelou was a poet and author known for her 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.’ Read about her poems, books, quotes, quarter, and more facts.

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   Learn about the life and works of Maya Angelou, a renowned author, poet, activist, and performer. Explore her autobiographical books, poetry collections, awards, and legacy.

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   Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, the legendary author, poet and civil rights leader. Learn about her books, awards, foundation, and latest news and events.

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    Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar Maya Angelou was a world-famous author. She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style. On April 4, 1928, Marguerite Ann Johnson, known to the world as Maya Angelou, was born in St. Louis, Missouri.