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Maya Angelou: A Powerful Voice

The death of Maya Angelou in 2014 marked the end of an era for literature and the fight for civil rights in the United States. As a poet, author, and activist, Angelou left an indelible legacy in the history of her country and the world. Born in 1928, Marguerite Annie Johnson, better known as Maya Angelou, grew up in an environment marked by rac…