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Today In History

Maya Angelou, esteemed poet and civil rights activist, was born in St. Louis, MO, on this date April 4, 1928.

Maya Angelou known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ which made literary history as the first nonfiction bestseller by an African American woman. Angelou received several honors throughout her career, including two NAACP Image Awards in the outstanding literary work (nonfiction) category, in 2005 and 2009.

Maya Angelou numerous poetry and essay collections., has published six autobiographies, five books of essays, and is credited with a long list of plays, movies, and television shows.

Today In History

Lauryn Hill, one of the greatest lyricist and most influential vocalist of our generation, won five Grammy Awards on this date February 24, 1999.

Hill, whose debut solo album was entitled “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” received ten awards nominations… A living legend.

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