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Katherine and Karl with Maya Angelou at her home for Christmas: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1989
Maya Angelou was a internationally renowned poet, civil rights activist, and scholar.
Maya Angelou and Katherine had many interesting encounters and mutual connections; a few are included here:
Maya Angelou: Christmas 1989.