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MAYA ANGELOU
WE CHOSE MAYA
BECAUSE…
Maya helped influence many African Americans during the
civil rights movement and through tough times. Maya wrote
poems and books about her experience’s, African
Americans, and about freedom and slavery.
BIOGRAPHY
Maya Angelou is a African American poet.
Maya wrote poems/books about black rights and the struggles
they had to go through during slavery.
Some examples are: Touched by an Angel, When You Come,
Remembrance, and I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.
Maya is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary black
literature and was named one of the 30 most powerful women in
America.
Maya Angelou was born in st, louis, Missouri. Her
parents divorced when she was three years old. She went
with her Bailey to live with their grandmother in the
small town of Stamps, Arkansas.
Maya was never held back to speak her mind, she
passionately defended the rights of women, young
people and the ignored
FAST FACTS
Maya Angelou was born on April 4th, 1928
Maya died May 28th, 2014
Maya was born Marguerite Annie Johnson. She took the professional
name Maya Angelou, combining her childhood nickname with a form of
her husbands name.
Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, MO
Maya was married twice and divorced twice
Maya has a child named Guy Johnson
Maya was raped when she was seven
I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD
SINGS
Maya Angelou is best known for the autobiography “I Know Why
the Caged Bird Sings.” The autobiography is about how the strength
of character and love of literature can help overcome racism and
trauma.
MINI QUIZ
1) When was Maya Angelou born?
April 4th, 1928
2) What book/Autobiography is Maya best known for ?
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
3) How many times Has Maya been Married?
Twice
4) Where was Maya Angelou born?
St. Louis Missouri
Big Question: What was Mayas real name ?
Margurerite Annie Johnson
MINI QUIZ CONT.
THE END
VICTORIA ACKERMAN
JEWEL ADMAS
JULIA LUCAS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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