Maya Angelou

By echa96

  • Born in St.Louis, Missouri

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Passed away at the age of 86