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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 ...
Maya Angelou (/ ˈ æ n dʒ ə l oʊ / ⓘ 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 ...
Award winners, 2002-2009 Year Book Author Result Ref. 2002 Sally Hemings, An American Scandal: Tina Andrews: Winner [4] [better source needed] 2003: Keeping the Faith: Tavis Smiley: Winner A Song Flung Up to Heaven: Maya Angelou: Finalist Bill Clinton and Black America: DeWayne Wickham: Growing Up X: Ilyasah Shabazz: Zora Neale Hurston: A Life ...
Maya Angelou speaks during the AARP Magazine's 2011 Inspire Awards. Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Maya Angelou was a Missouri-born poet, ... Ruby Bridges speaks onstage at Glamour’s 2017 Women of The Year Awards at Kings Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Bryan ...
Caged Bird was nominated for a National Book Award in 1970 and continues to be one of American literature’s most treasured masterpieces. Angelou went on to publish over 30 bestselling works of ...
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By EMERY P. DALESIO Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama lauded poet, orator and sage Maya Angelou as the first person who let her know she could be a strong and ...