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I would like to present the 20th Century Genius Award to Dr. Maya Angelou. She is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom. Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. (Dr. Maya Angelou, The Official Website, © 2003)

A brief synopsis of the life and time of Dr Maya Angelou; she was born Marguerite Johnson, April 4, 1928, in St Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced and Maya and her older brother Bailey were sent to live with their grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. After five years of living apart from their mother, the children returned home to......

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