Explore the strong friendship between Maya Angelou and Malcolm X in Ghana

While Maya Angelou was living with her son in Ghana, she met and began working with Malcolm X.
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Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before.
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I love Malcolm X. He was a phenomenal man

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Ri Child yes he was!!!!

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He was extremely focused on helping his people and could not be bought off with money.

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Phenomenal

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He was a serious icon.

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As I’ve said before... IF El Haj Malik Shabazz and his ideas were supported AS THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN we would not be facing the problems we are facing today.

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🙏🏽

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Now I know why they killed him

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Why did blacks forget about the teachings of Malcolm x?

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Poor Malcolm x