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- Maya Angelou to Discuss Civil Rights on Public RadioDuring February, Maya Angelou will be speaking about the civil rights era. These broadcasts are free of charge to public radio stations. Tune in and be a part of history in the making.
- Maya Angelou - a Great Writer and PoetA look at when I discovered the amazing talents of this multifaceted woman and her writings and a look at her amazing life.
- Maya Angelou Not Taken to L.A. HospitalThis was sad news, even though the details are were scarce at the time, and we really hoped that everything turned out all right for the great Maya Angelou. It seems to have done just that.
- Maya Angelou is Well : Rumors She is in Hospital Are FalseMaya Angelou, age 81, is well despite false claims on the Internet that she was in the hospital.
- An Analysis of the Poem 'We Had Him' by Maya AngelouAfter reading the poem 'We had him' I felt that the poem did not reflect Maya Angelou.
- American Identity and the Self Conscious in Maya Angelou's Phenomenal WomanExamines themes of American identity and self consciousness in Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman".
- Biography:Maya AngelouThis great African-American lady can act as an inspiration to all of us.
- Oprah Winfrey and Maya AngelouThey are different enough to make you wonder at the strength of their relationship and yet what they share binds Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou in what one can call a forever friendship.
- Maya Angelou, Fearless and InspirationalMaya Angelou is a Poet, Author and Playwright who has written six moving autobiographies, and numerous books, plays and publications. She is my greatest inspiration.
Dr. Maya Angelou: An Inspiration for Today's Young WomenDr. Maya Angelou is more than a voice for today's young women; she is also an inspiration and a blessing to those who read her work.- Robert Graves and Maya Angelou: Their Lives, Heartache, and AccomplishmentsA look at two different lives who wanted to make a difference.
The Health-Food Diner by Maya Angelou: A Poet's Satrical Inclination and Doubts About Being a True CarnivoreI read this poem in College for my American Literature class. It is a different work from her more serious poems in that it is a satirical work about what is accepted in polite society.- Maya AngelouA summary of how Maya Angelou Life has changed according to her autobiography.
- Maya Angelou Does it AllBefore it became fashionable for women to do it all, Maya Angelou, American great, was doing it all.
- WhyA poem in which I question my real mother.
- The Life of a Phenomenal WomanAn ordinary woman with the extraordinary gift of infecting and healing people with words.
- A Summary of Maya Angelou's GraduationThis summary discusses the emotions described by Maya Angelou (an African-American) in an essay while attending her middle-school graduation at the segregated school Lafayette County Training School in Stamps, Arkansas.
Spotlight on Maya Angelou - Gather Together in My NameIn 1974, Angelou published her second autobiography Gather Together in My Name. The book follows the three years after the birth of Angelou's son.- Top Ten Books Everyone Should ReadHere is my list of the top ten books that everyone should not only read but should have on their bookshelf. Check out this article and see if you agree.
I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsThis is my response to Why The Cage Bird Sings.
Deep Thought # 16Quotes, inspiration and positive affirmations for the struggling artist!- My Dear Little SistersEven as each passing year goes by a tear still falls from my eye with each day passing me a memory starts to build and comes to mind.
The Race for GraceBased on true events, this satiric poem examines another form of racism. Americans may debate immigration policies and border controls. Still, we must hold on to our humanity. Didn't most of our families arrive in the United States as immigrants, from one land or another?
Author Pens Stirring Book of Inspiration that Mixes "Chicken Soul for the Soul" with the Poetic Wisdom of Maya AngelouBook Review for debut title, 'A Legacy of Inspiration'. A timeless book of wisdom for the ages. This author mixes 'Chicken Soup for the Soul" with a hint of Maya Angelou.- Inner Work is Real WorkWhen I first read the quote above from Maya Angelou, I naturally interpreted it to mean that work was the key to getting what I want.
- Who is Maya Angelou?Except for a select few, it is nearly impossible for one person to be so multi-skilled as to know how to do nearly everything in a field of expertise. The same cannot be said of Maya Angelou who was a poet, novelist actress, singer, dancer and even at one time a director.
- Maya Angelou Visits ECSUDr. Maya Angelou recently visited Eastern Connecticut State University. She wrote, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1970 and has won a Pulitzer Prize for "Just Give Me A Cool Drink of Water �Fore I Die" in 1971.