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

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