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- Born: April 4, 1928
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
- Literary Genre: Poetry, Nonfiction, Fiction
- Awards: 2000 Presidential Medal of Arts, 3 Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award nominations, over 30 honorary degrees
- Mentor to Oprah Winfrey
- TMZ claimed Angelou was rushed to the hospital on October 3, 2009 http://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/ce...
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Maya Angelou is an American poet, actress, author, and activist.
Angelou wrote a poem especially for the late Michael Jackson, which was read by Queen Latifah, at his memorial service on July 7, 2009.
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Career
Maya Angelou's first autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, garnered her a National Book Award nomination. In it, she recounts being sexually abused by her mother's boyfriend, who later dies after spending a day in prison. The incident left Angelou mute for five years.She eventually spoke again, later performing in Porgy and Bess and other off-Broadway shows in the 1950s. She then worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
In 1971, her first book of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie, was published. The book got a Pulitzer Prize nomination, and Angelou's subsequent writings have earned her numerous awards and honors in her lifetime.
She continues to write and tour as a lecturer.
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Notable Written Works
- 1969 - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- 1971 - Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie
- 1978 - And I Still Rise
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Notable Recorded Works
- 1993 - On The Pulse of Morning
- 1995 - Phenomenal Woman
- 2002 - A Song Flung Up to Heaven
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Maya Angelou News
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Urban League kicks off convention in DC
Bus loads of delegates were ferried to Upper Marlboro for the Wednesday night kickoff where they were treated to a special reading by poet Maya Angelou and ... (July 29, 2010)Washington Post (blog) -
Attorney General Eric Holder, Stevie Wonder, Maya Angelou to Receive Urban ...
Holder joins Stevie Wonder and Maya Angelou in receiving the award where the Urban League recognizes influential leaders who have done exceptional work ... (July 23, 2010)Politic365 (blog) -
Happy birthday to the chief
Al Sharpton, General Colin Powell, Julian Bond, Vernon Jordan, Tony Brown, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, ... (July 29, 2010)St. Louis Post-Dispatch -
How we can pay the poets
Today we recognize Maya Angelou because she was on television, but stumble to fill five fingers with current communicators. (July 28, 2010)Charleston Post Courier
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Maya Angelou Questions
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Did Maya Angelou finish high school? 1 AnswerYes, Maya Angelou, who is best known for her poems, graduated from high school at age 17. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/junglecritter/AngelouMaya.jpg read more -
Why did Maya Angelou write Phenomanel Women 1 AnswerMaya Angelou writes poetry to make money and maintain her status. She picks up on the trends just like any business woman and writes what will sell. She is a co... read more -
Who is Luna Maya? 2 AnswersLuna maya is an beautiful actress and a model too. she born 26 augest 1983. Luna Maya, Makarizo Brand Ambassador 2010 Who is not familiar with Luna Maya? This... read more
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Maya Angelou Publications Timeline
- 1960: Cabaret for Freedom
- 1966: The Least of These
- 1970: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
- 1971: Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Die
- 1974: Gather Together in His Name | Ajax
- 1975: "Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well"
- 1976: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas | And Still I Rise (Play)
- 1978: "And Still I Rise" (Poem)
- 1981: The Heart of a Woman
- 1986: All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
- 1994: "Phenomenal Women"
- 2002: Song Flung Up to Heaven
- 2005: "Amazing Peace"
- 2006: Mother, a Cradle to Hold Me | Celebrations, Rituals of Peace and Prayer
- 2007: Publishes Poetry for Young People
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Maya Angelou Personal Timeline
- 1928: Born, Margarite Johnson in St.Louis, Missouri.
- 1935: Does not speak for five years after sexual trauma.
- 1940: Learns classic literature from Beulah Flowers | Begins to speak again
- 1944: Graduates Mission High School | Gives birth to her son Guy.
- 1949: Marries Tosh Angelos
- 1952: Wins dance scholarship California Labor Schools
- 1952: Marriage to Angelos dissolves
- 1954-1955: Tours Europe as "Ruby" in Porgy and Bess
- 1954-1955: Studies dance with Martha Graham | Dances with Alvin Ailey
- 1957: Appears in Calypso Heat Wave
- 1960: Writes, produces and appears in Cabaret for Freedom
- 1970: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings nominated for National Book Award.
- 1971: Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die nominated for Pulitzer Prize
- 1973: Marries Paul DuFeu
- 1977: Writes Still I Rise - one act musical
- 1980: Marriage to Paul DuFeu dissolves
- 1983: Winner of the Matrix Award
- 1990: "I Shall Not Be Moved" wins Candace Award.
- 1992: Wins Horatio Alger Award
- 1993: Writes and delivers a poem at Bill Clinton's inauguration, "On the Pulse of the Morning".
- 2006: Wins Mother Theresa Award
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@_maxwell_ We Delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone thru 2 achieve that beauty>>Maya Angelou
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RT @TheVFoundation: "Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone." - Maya Angelou
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RT @miabuelasabia: Si no te gusta algo, cámbialo. Si no puedes cambiarlo, cambia tu actitud. (Maya Angelou)
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Thought 4The Day:We Delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone thru 2 achieve that beauty>Maya Angelou
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RT @TheVFoundation: "Nobody, but nobody, can make it out here alone." - Maya Angelou
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