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Birthday
Maya Angelou was born on April 14, 1928 in St. Loius, MO. She was born with the name Marguerite Annie Johnson. -
San Fransico
In 1940, Maya, her brother, and mother moved to San Fransisco where she would live for majority of her remaining childhood. -
Maya's Son
At age 16, Maya got pregnant with her first and only son she would have. She gave birth to him shortly after she graduated high school at age 17. -
San Diego
Once Maya felt it was time to leave San Fransisco, she relocated to San diego where she began prostitution, drugs, and working at strip clubs. It was there that she was discovered by a theatre group that changed her life. -
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Big Debut
Maya won a role in Porgy and Bess and toured to 22 different countries performing. -
New York
Maya moved to New York, where she joined The Harlem Writer's Guild. -
Cairo
Maya met a civil rights activist named Vusumzi, and they became a couple. Him and her son, Guy, moved to Egypt where Maya worked as an editor for a paper. -
I know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya's first known book was published. -
The Heart of a Woman
This book by Maya was published in 1981. -
Receives Langston Hughes Medal
Maya received the Langston Hughes Medal in 1991 -
MLK Award
Maya received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Association National Award. -
Hope for Peace and Justice Voice of Peace Award
Maya becomes the first recipient of Hope for Peace and Justice Voice of Peace award -
Passing
Marguerite Annie Johnson passes away on May 28, 2014 leaving an inspiring legacy behind her.