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Maya Angelou, poet, author, singer

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Maya Angelou, poet, author, singer
This is a photo of Maya Angelou in the 1950's when she was working as a singer - known as "Miss Calypso" - in San Francisco. Enduring a childhood of tough challenges, she survived and thrived with grace and compassion, becoming a well-respected poet and author. And a role model to millions of women throughout the world. She is missed.
Date & Place: in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California United States
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RIP Maya Angelou. This photo of Maya was taken in the 1950's while she worked as a singer in San Francisco and produced her only album Miss Calypso. Enduring a childhood of tough challenges, she survived and thrived with grace and compassion. She will be missed.
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The world has lost an amazing spirit..you will be missed so much
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Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou American poet Description: Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Born: April 4, 1928, St. Louis, MO Died: May 28, 2014, Winston-Salem, NC Movies and TV shows: Madea's Family Reunion, Roots, MORE Education: California Labor School, George Washington High School Quotes I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
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