Maya angelou

Maya Angelou

By gangsterthugalyssa

  • Maya Angelou was born.

    Maya Angelou was born.
    Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

  • She was raped by her moms boyfriend at the age of 8.

  • At the age of 16 she had her son Guy

    At the age of 16 she had her son Guy

  • In 1954 and 1955, Dr. Angelou toured Europe with a production of the opera Porgy and Bess.

    In 1954 and 1955, Dr. Angelou toured Europe with a production of the opera Porgy and Bess.

  • Dr. Angelou moved to Cairo, Egypt where she served as editor of the English language weekly The Arab Observer.

    Dr. Angelou moved to Cairo, Egypt where she served as editor of the English language weekly The Arab Observer.

  • in the 1960s, she joined the Harem Writers Guild and became involved in black activism.

    in the 1960s, she joined the Harem Writers Guild and became involved in black activism.

  • Published I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1970.

    Published I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in 1970.

  • Dr. Angelou wrote the screenplay and composed the score for the 1972 film Georgia

    Dr. Angelou wrote the screenplay and composed the score for the 1972 film Georgia

  • Was presented The Presidential Medal of Arts in 2000

    Was presented The Presidential Medal of Arts in 2000