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Maya Angelou, orig. Marguerite Johnson, (born April 4, 1928, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.—died May 28, 2014, Winston-Salem, N.C.), U.S. poet.She was raped at age eight and went through a period of muteness. Her autobiographical works, which explore themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression, include I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1970), The Heart of a Woman (1981), and All God’s Children ...
15 de feb. de 2024 · Still I Rise - Discover the meaning behind Maya Angelou's inspiring poem, with an audio recording of actress Rosie Perez reading this classic work, which has been celebrated by Serena Williams, Cory Booker, and other public figures.
31 de ago. de 2010 · Poet, author, and professor Maya Angelou was born as Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Bailey and Vivian Baxter Johnson. Angelou’s older brother, Bailey Jr., nicknamed her “Maya” when they were children. When Angelou was three years old, her parents divorced and sent her and her brother to live with their grandmother in the harshly segregated Stamps, Arkansas.
Maya Angelou (født Marguerite Ann Johnson 4. april 1928 i St. Louis i Missouri, død 28. mai 2014) var en amerikansk poet, forfatter, danser, film- og TV-produsent, regissør, dramatiker og skuespiller.
Maya Angelou was an iconic writer known for her empowering verse, autobiographical works, and her role in advocating for women and African American writers.Angelou’s poetry was written in a direct, conversational tone that resonated with people from all backgrounds. The coveted poet, novelist, playwright, actor, director, and civil rights activist had many talents and won numerous accolades.
Maya Angelou (/ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; született Marguerite Ann Johnson, St. Louis, 1928. április 4. – Winston-Salem, Észak-Karolina, 2014. május 28.) háromszoros Grammy-díjas amerikai író és költő. Hat önéletrajzi műve, öt esszékötete, számos verseskötete jelent meg, több színdarab, film és tévéműsor készítésében vett részt, számtalan díjjal és több mint ...
28 de ene. de 2010 · Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civi...
