| NAME OF POET AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST | DESCRIPTION |
| MAYA ANGELOU | He was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. |
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CITY | STATE/COUNTRY |
| BIRTHPLACE | HOUSE | ST LOUIS | MISSOURI |
| ALMA MATER | CALIFORNIA LABOR SCHOOL | OAKLAND | CALIFORNIA |
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| STATUE | BUST OF MARCO POLO – IN THE GARDEN OF VILLA BORGHESE | ROME | ITALY |
| INTERESTING FACT | HE TRAVELLED 15,000 MILES OVER 24 YEARS | N/A | N/A |