Maya Angelou
(1928-2014)

African-American Poet, Civil Rights Leader

National Women's Hall of Fame
Living Legacy Award

1990 Academy of Achievement Achiever

2000 National Medal of Arts
2008 Lincoln Medal

2011 Presidential Medal of Freedom

birthdate: April 4
birthplace:
St. Louis, Missouri

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