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Early Life
She was born in St. Louis Missouri and named Marguerite Annie Johnson. -
Dance Career
Angelou moved to New York City with her husband at the time, Tosh Angelos, and son Guy to study dance. When she returned to California, she performed at African-American fraternal organizations. -
Start of Writing Career
Angelou started her writing career by joining the Harlem's Writing Guild where she began to publish her writings when she moved back to New York City -
Civil Rights Activist
Angelou began her involvement in Civil Rights Activism. -
Worldwide Traveling
Angelou traveled with a fellow civil rights activity and her son to Cairo, Egypt. While there she worked on her writing and then moved to Ghana. -
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Published
The famous novel that shaped her career was published and led to many different opportunities in her life. -
Fellowship Award
Angelou receives Chubbs Fellowship Award from Yale University and this is one of her first awards. -
First Pulitzer Prize Nomination
Angelou receives her first Pulitzer Prize Nomination for "Just Give Me A Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die" -
Journalism Award
Angelou won the "Woman of the Year in Communication" award which was a Ladie's Home Journal award. -
Langston Hughes Medal
She receives the Langston Hughes Medal, a huge honor and accomplishment in her life. -
Grammy Award
Angelou won the "Best Spoken Word Album" for her album "On the Pulse of Morning". -
MLK Legacy Award
Angelou won the Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Association National Award which was another huge accomplishment. -
Mother Teresa Award
Angelou received the Mother Teresa Award, an amazing moment towards the end of her life. -
Hope and Justice Voice of Peace Award
Angelou won the Hope of Peace and Justice Voice of Peace Award and was the first recipient.