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Maya Angelou
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Maya Angelou
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Maya Angelou

American, 1928 - 2014
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Place ActiveWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Place of BirthSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Place ActiveNew York, New York, United States
Maya Angelou was a celebrated American writer, poet, and civil rights activist. Angelou's career began as a performer and director but she was best known for her autobiographical books and volumes of poetry. Among her many achievements, Angelou was also a Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University. During her career, Angelou wrote 36 books. In 2010, President Barack Obama awarded Angelou with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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