Overview

This accessible and up-to-date biography of Maya Angelou provides readers an ideal introduction to the life and times of one of America's most beloved and influential Black artists. A prolific author, poet, dancer, actress, and singer, Angelou is among the most significant figures of the 20th century. With seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and dozens of awards and accolades to her credit, Angelou's contributions to American letters are as extraordinary as they are peerless. Her venturesome spirit and unwavering moral character promised hope to many Black Americans during the civil rights movement in the United States, and in 2011 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. In her enduring legacy of artistry and meaningful social activism, Angelou continues to inspire millions of Americans and many more around the world.

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Author:   F. Erik Brooks (Central State University, USA) ,  Erin W. Gilliam (Texas Southern University, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
ISBN:  

9781440873720

ISBN 10:   1440873720
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   18 April 2024
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword Preface 1. An Artistic Spirit 2. Tragedy and Transition 3. Overcoming Silence 4. A Mother’s Love 5. A Rainbow in Somebody’s Sky: 1950s 6. Writer, Warrior, and Activist: 1960s 7. Struggle for Human Rights: 1980s 8. 1990s 9. Maya and the New Millennium: 2000s 10. Life and Legacy Primary Documents Timeline Bibliography Index

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Explores the importance of the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement in the United States

Author Information

F. Erik Brooks is Provost and Vice President of academic affairs at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, USA. Erin W. Gilliam is Associate Vice President for Retention at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, USA.

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