Writer · 1928 – 2014
Maya Angelou
Wrote I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and acclaimed poetry, became a leading voice of African American literature and the civil rights movement, and delivered a famous poem at a presidential inauguration.
Major Works
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Still I Rise
- On the Pulse of Morning
Impact Analysis
Angelou expanded American literature by telling the truth of Black women's lives with honesty and grace, and became a beloved public voice of dignity and hope.
Historical influence score: 80/100
Accomplishments for Maya Angelou are being compiled.