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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's World: Angelina of Italy: Maya Angelou: Lizzy Rockwell: 2006 Girls Hold Up This World: Jada Pinkett Smith: Donyell Kennedy-Mccullough (photos) Winner I Can Make a Difference: Marian Wright Edelman: Barry Moser: Finalist The School Is Not White! A True Story of the Civil Rights Movement: Doreen Rappaport: Curtis James: Honey Baby Sugar ...
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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 ...
In addition to praising Angelou’s work at the National Book Awards Ceremony, Winfrey has previously spoken out about her friendship with the poet – who died in 2014 at the age of 86.
Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world.. The late writer, activist, and poet had a penchant for capturing the most precious moments of human ...
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 ...
Partly in tribute to the activist and poet laureate Maya Angelou, the 75-minute performance celebrates the transformative ability of Black women rising above expectations and turning adversity ...