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Black Lives, Black History: Maya Angelou

Guide to research and resources for African American History.

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was a poet, essayist, author and civil rights activist. She was also a performer, screen writer, songwriter and historian.

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Awards of Note

Grammys

  • Best Spoken Word Album, Best Spoken Word or Non Musical Album 1993 On the Pulse of Morning
  • Grammy for Best Spoken Word or Non Musical Album, 1995 Phenomenal Woman
  • Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album, 2000 for A Song Flung up to Heaven.

Presidential Medal of Arts, 2000

National Medal of Arts, 2000

Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2010

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