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How did Maya Angelou influence African American literature?

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She was a great poet, but her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” tackled the issue of sexual assault on a young girl, and other issues specifically affecting her identity growing up as an African American woman. read more

Angelou was born in St. Louis and later lived in Stamps, Ark., where she experienced and closely observed the system of racial segregation so prevalent in the U.S. She studied dance and drama at the San Francisco Labor School. At 14 she became the first African-American woman cable car conductor. read more

Maya Angelou Was One of the Most Influential Voices of Our Time Maya Angelou was poet, novelist, educator, producer, actress, filmmaker, dancer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou by Ross Rossin, 2013. read more

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