Letter from Africa: Maya Angelou’s broad embrace

Renowned writer, actress and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has died, according to CNN. She was 86.

Angelou died at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., her publicist said. Her son posted teh following statement on Facebook: “Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She was a warrior for equality, tolerance and peace. The family is extremely appreciative of...

Mwandishi wa vitabu na mwanaharakati mashuhuri wa Marekani,Maya Angelou enzi za uhai wake. Akiwa mmoja wa waandishi maarufu zaidi kwa miaka 50, Angelou anajulikana zaidi kwa kitabu chake cha mwaka 1969, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Kilikuwa ni kitabu cha kwanza kati ya saba ya vitabu kuhusu maisha yake kuanzia mateso aliyopata miaka ya 1930s. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, kilichoandika kuhusu ubaguzi wa rangi na mateso...

US author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86.

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