Mayaangelou

Highlights of Maya Angelou's Life

By Kiala B.

  • Maya Angelou was born!

  • Became the first African American female cable car conductor

    Became the first African American female cable car conductor

  • Gives birth to her son Guy.

    Gives birth to her son Guy.

  • Became involved as a Civil Rights activist

    Became involved as a Civil Rights activist

  • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Published

    I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Published

  • Maya read "On the Pulse of the Morning" at President Clinton's Inauguration

    Maya read "On the Pulse of the Morning" at President Clinton's Inauguration

  • Received the Mother Teresa Award

    Received the Mother Teresa Award

  • She writes a poem in honor of Michael Jackson's death