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Maya Angelou’s Son, Guy Johnson, Dies At 77

He ‘passed away peacefully' at home.
02/17/2022
Amanda Gorman on BET Buzz 2021.
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Amanda Gorman Honors Pandemic Heroes At The Super Bowl

Gorman recited her original poem "Chorus of the Captains."
02/08/2021
Amanda Gorman and Michelle Obama on BET Buzz 2021.
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Michelle Obama Interviews Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman For TIME Magazine

"We’re living in an important moment in Black art."
02/05/2021
Amanda Gorman/ Black History Month
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Living the Dream: Amanda Gorman

She’s used her writing skills as a tool for activism.
02/02/2021
Amanda Gorman on BET Buzz 2021.
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Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Signs Contract With IMG Models

The 22-year-old has moved into the fashion and beauty space.
01/27/2021
on BET BUZZ 2021.
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Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Explains Her Mantra Before Every Performance

The 22-year-old phenom is now a household name.
01/22/2021
Oprah Winfrey and Amanda Gorman on BET Buzz 2021.
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Oprah Gifts Poet Amanda Gorman Caged Bird Ring And Earrings To Wear At Inauguration

Amanda Gorman made history as the youngest inaugural poet.
01/21/2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Poet Amanda Gorman recites a poem during the Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C. During today"u2019s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris becomes the Vice President. (Gabrielle Lurie / The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)

Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Explains Her Mantra Before Every Performance

The 22-year-old is now a household name.
01/21/2021
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Who Was Maya Angelou?

BET.com gives a brief overview of the extraordinary life of the literary icon.
05/29/2014