![]() ![]() She was an editor for The Arab Observer newspaper when she lived in Cairo, Egypt.Īngelou taught at Wake Forest Academy as a professor of American Studies. When she lived in San Francisco, she danced professionally, worked as a car mechanic, and became the first female streetcar conductor in the city.Īngelou learned at least some of the language of every country she visited. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. ![]() She was nominated twice for Tony Awards and won an Emmy for acting.Īngelou worked for both Martin Luther King Jr. She wrote, directed, and starred in multiple plays, films, and television miniseries. Maya Angelou was the first black female director in Hollywood. To start us off today, here is an excerpt from one of Angelou’s most famous poems, “Caged Bird.” From "Caged Bird" ![]() She traveled and worked all over the world. She is especially known for her autobiographical book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and for her books of poetry, for which she was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. She was deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was one of the most prolific writers, activists, and cultural contributors in the US. Poetry Teatime receives compensation at no extra cost to you. When you click on those links to make purchases, [This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today, we’d like to focus on the brilliant and multi-talented poet and writer, Maya Angelou. This month, we recognize the wonderful achievements of African Americans and remember our country’s history of racial tension. It’s February, which means we’re celebrating Black History Month. ![]()
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