Maya angelou was a stage name she created when she was singign and dancing for a living in San Francisco. Maybe maya was just a nickname for Marguerite and she just liked the name angelou. afte all she is a poet@ :p
Marguerite Ann Johnson was her real name when she was born on April 4,1928 in St.Louis,Missouri.
Maya Angelou changed her name in 1952.
Maya Angelou gave birth to her son, Guy Johnson, in 1945.
"Out of Time" by Maya Angelou was written in 1986.
Maya Angelou appeared on Oprah Winfrey's show in the year 2013.
Maya Angelou's mother, Vivian Baxter Johnson, passed away in 1991.
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou was published in 1969.
Jimmy Carter appointed Maya Angelou to the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year in 1977.
Maya Angelou passed away in the year 2014.
Maya Angelou became the first African American female cable car conductor in 1943.
If you mean the year, 1978.
In a song - I wouldnt say its possible to even getting close to sum her up - but if this would awake the interest in Maya Angelous life in younger generation, a job well done: https://soundcloud.com/#saracharismata/woman-maya-angelou-tribute-song #Charismata
No, Maya passed away this year on May 28th, 2014 at the age of 86.
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