Who was Maya Angelou?

The transcript covers Maya Angelou's life, from her childhood challenges to her influential career as a poet, writer, and activist. It highlights her performance at Bill Clinton's inauguration, her early life struggles, her diverse career, and her significant contributions to literature and civil rights. Angelou's work and activism have left a lasting impact on society, particularly in changing perceptions of African Americans and women.

Who was the first poet to perform at a U.S. presidential inauguration in over 30 years?

• Sylvia Plath

• Robert Frost

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

What significant event in Maya Angelou's early life led her to stop speaking for several years?

• A serious assault

• Her parents' divorce

• The death of a sibling

• Moving to a new country

Which civil rights leader inspired Maya Angelou to organize events for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference?

• James Baldwin

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What is the title of Maya Angelou's most famous autobiography?

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• Gather Together in My Name

• All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes

• The Heart of a Woman

For which event did Maya Angelou win a Grammy Award?

• Her role in a Broadway play

• Her poetry recitation at President Clinton's inauguration

• Her rhythm and blues album

• Her screenplay writing