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Born in St.Louis, Missouri
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Lost ability to speak after being sexually assaulted
Maya Angelou was sexually assaulted by her mother´s boyfriend. Who was then killed by her family as vengeance. -
Regained her voice with the help of Mentor Bertha Flowers
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Graduated from George Washington High School
Angelou graduated from George Washington High School in San Francisco. -
Became the Northern coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
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Helped found the Organization of Afro-American Unity
In 1964, Angelou helped Malcolm X form his organization the OAAU -
Published her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Became the first African-American woman to have a screenplay produced.
Became the First African-American to have a screenplay produced. Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ´fore I diiie. -
Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Passed away at the age of 86