- Maya Angelou - Wikipedia
Maya Angelou ( ˈæn dʒə loʊ ⓘ AN-jə-loh; [1][2] born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist
- Maya Angelou | Biography, Books, Poems, Facts | Britannica
Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression She is perhaps best known for her autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)
- Maya Angelou: Biography, Author, Poet, Actor, and Activist
A multitalented writer and performer, Maya Angelou is best known for her work as an author and poet Her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, made literary history as the first
- Maya Angelou | The Poetry Foundation
Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet As a civil rights activist, Angelou worked for Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X
- Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou - Caged Bird Legacy
Maya Angelou, an American author, poet and civil rights activist, rose to prominence with the publication of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” in 1969
- Biography: Maya Angelou - National Womens History Museum
Poet, dancer, singer, activist, and scholar Maya Angelou was a world-famous author She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style
- About Maya Angelou (Biography, Facts, and More) - Poem Analysis
Maya Angelou was an iconic writer known for her empowering verse, autobiographical works, and her role in advocating for women and African American writers Angelou’s poetry was written in a direct, conversational tone that resonated with people from all backgrounds
- Maya Angelou – Women Writers
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American author, poet, actress, and civil rights activist She is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature and an icon of African American culture
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