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Maya Angelou: Art and Activism

Maya Angelou, born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., was a beloved American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist.

April 4, 2024

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Denise DelerayDenise Deleray is an Oakland-based visual artist. More of her work can be seen at www.denisedeleray.com

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