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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 ...
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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 ...
Angelou won a National Book Award for her 1970 memoir, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." The author, poet, civil rights activist, and playwright received a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010.
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Toronto filmmaker Brigitte Berman won the Best Documentary Academy Award in 1987 for “Artie Shaw: Time is All You’ve Got,” about the legendary and influential big band leader and clarinetist.
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