The life and times of Maya Angelou

The Life and Times of a "Phenomenal Woman"
Maya Angelou is one of the greatest poets of all time. Angelou's work reflects her life and times; but no matter the obstacles that she had to overcome, they only made her stronger. As a Black woman growing up in a predominantly White neighborhood, receiving recognition was not always easy. However, through hard work and perseverance, she has surpassed all the other poets of the Modern Era.
Marguerite Johnson came into this world on April 4, 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Johnson adopted the name Maya Angelou while dancing on stage at the Purple O…