Pricy Paul H 321
February 9, 2015
Maya Angelou Born: April 4, 1928 (St. Louis, MO) Death: May 28, 2014 (Winston-Salem, NC)
Early Life: •
After she testified against the man several of her uncles beat him to death.
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In 1950, she married Tosh Angelos a Greek sailor…
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She gave birth to a son at the age sixteen.
Interesting Facts: •
Her real name was not Maya Angelou it was Marguerite Ann Johnson at birth.
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She was mute for 5 years after sexual abuse.
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She returned to High School and graduated while pregnant.
I think Maya Angelou has done a lot in her life and should be in the Black History Hall of Fame. First, Maya Angelou is a prodigious poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed memoir, I know why the “Caged Bird Sings” and her numerous poetry and essay collection. Next, in 1945 Maya graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco. She became a single mother shortly afterward. After, Maya Angelou is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed and internationally popular series of six autobiographies. Maya was descended from the mende people of West Africa. Then, Maya receives Langston Hughes medal. Lastly, Maya Angelou became recipient of Hope for Peace and Justice Voice of Peace Award. So, Maya Angelou should be in the Black History Hall of Fame.
Sunset: Winston-Salem, NC (April 4, 1928)
Sunrise: St. Louis, MO (May 28, 2014) ď ś
Maya Angelou