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1. www.poetrypoets.com › how-did-maya-angelouHow Did Maya Angelou Contribute To The Civil Rights Movement

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   4 days ago · Her Influence on Language. 5. Her Impact on Social Justice. 6. Her Legacy Through Education. Most notably, Angelou helped to advance the civil rights movement with her lyrical writings, especially her debut autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, during the late 1960s. While controversial for its frank depiction of Angelou’s own ...

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3. www.poetrypoets.com › a-fact-about-maya-angelouA Fact About Maya Angelou - Poetry & Poets

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   1 day ago · Maya Angelou’s experience as a cable car conductor also reflects her commitment to overcoming the inequality faced by African American women, particularly in the 1950s. Her willingness to venture into a job that was traditionally reserved for men was a strong statement of her determination to come out on top.

4. www.poetrypoets.com › what-did-maya-angelou-do-toWhat Did Maya Angelou Do To Make A Difference - Poetry & Poets

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   4 days ago · Angelou was also a powerful public speaker and lecturer. Her speeches inspired thousands of people around the world, and she has been credited with helping to bring about a cultural shift in American thinking. At the 1993 inauguration of Bill Clinton, she became the first African American woman to deliver a poem for a president’s inauguration.

5. www.coursehero.com › file › 234710823Maya Angelou: Literary Legacy & Civil Rights Impact - Course Hero

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   2 days ago · Introduction: Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist who left a lasting impact on American literature and society. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou overcame a tumultuous childhood to become one of the most celebrated writers of her time.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › iplayer › episodeBBC iPlayer - Maya Angelou at the BBC

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   5 days ago · Bonnie Greer looks back on the extraordinary life of one of literature’s most significant and inspirational figures, Maya Angelou, through an exploration of the BBC archives. More. 58 mins. 9pm ...

7. internetpoem.com › maya-angelou › biographyBiography of Maya Angelou - InternetPoem.com

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   2 days ago · Maya Angelou ( (listen) AN-jə-loh; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.

8. jwa.org › media › maya-angelouMaya Angelou | Jewish Women's Archive

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