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She has an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from the University of Illinois and an honorary doctor of Humane Letters from Shenandoah University.

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Maya Angelou was awarded over 50 honorary doctorate degrees from various universities for her outstanding contributions to literature, poetry, and civil rights advocacy. As a way to honor her accomplishments and expertise in these fields, many people refer to her as "Dr. Angelou."

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She prefers to be called Dr.Angelou.

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