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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.
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
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 Questions
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
Where can I find accurate literary criticism on this particular poem. The critics need to be professinal not just average joes. please help 1 AnswerThe following three sites are all from Gonzaga University. They each analyze different part of the poem. I found this interesting. http://barney.gonzaga.edu/~... read more
Who is Maya Kibbel? 1 AnswerMaya Kibbel is a family friend of the Jonas Brothers She also helps run the fan page titled nickjonline.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3461965964... read more
who is maya kibbel? 2 AnswersMaya Kibbel. is 14 years old From Wyckoff, New Jersey ! she is the girl who's friends with the Jonas Brothers .See more in the video.And her facebook. ... 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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If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou
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if you've got the sundance channel, do yourself a favor and turn it on - really good iconoclasts special Dave Chappelle + Maya Angelou
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Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. - Maya Angelou
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...pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you. - Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou was Interviewed by Oprah ===> http://bit.ly/17zm4Q
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