The Extraordinary Lives of Maya Angelou, Heroine and Shero

Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, civil rights activist, and professor. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and a list of plays, movies, and television shows. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2000 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010.

Still I Rise: The Biography of Maya Angelou (HeRose and SheRose Book 1)

by Richard Lighthouse

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Angelou was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents divorced when she was three years old, and she moved with her mother to Stamps, Arkansas, to live with her grandmother. Angelou was raped by her mother's boyfriend at the age of eight, and she became pregnant at the age of 16. She gave birth to her son, Guy, in 1945.

Angelou attended Arkansas State University for a year before dropping out to work as a waitress. She later moved to San Francisco, where she worked as a dancer and a singer. In 1954, she published her first book of poetry, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Angelou's career as a writer.

Angelou became involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s. She worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders of the movement. Angelou also spoke out against racism and sexism, and she became a role model for many African Americans.

Angelou continued to write and publish throughout her life. She wrote about her experiences as a black woman in America, and she addressed issues such as racism, sexism, and poverty. Angelou's work has been translated into more than 30 languages, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her writing.

Angelou died on May 28, 2014, at the age of 86. She is considered one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century.

Maya Angelou's Legacy

Maya Angelou's legacy is one of hope, inspiration, and courage. She was a survivor of racism, sexism, and poverty, and she used her voice to speak out against injustice. Angelou's work has helped to change the world, and she continues to inspire people today.

Here are some of Maya Angelou's most famous quotes:

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"The world is full of people who are lonely and in pain. Be kind to everyone you meet, for you never know what they are going through."

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so that you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still rise."

Maya Angelou was a true shero. She was a woman of strength, courage, and compassion. She used her voice to speak out against injustice, and she inspired people all over the world. Angelou's legacy will continue to inspire people for generations to come.

Resources

• The Maya Angelou Foundation
• Maya Angelou: Poet and Prophet
• Maya Angelou Biography

Still I Rise: The Biography of Maya Angelou (HeRose and SheRose Book 1)

by Richard Lighthouse

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1668 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	18 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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