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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was an American poet, memoirist, performer and civil rights activist. Her first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, made her life story an enduring part of American literature.

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Biographical verification: 9 October 2026. Social links identify an official source relationship; current posting activity is not asserted.