Maya Angelou - Civil Rights Activist & Author | Mini Bio | BIO

Marguerite Annie Johnson Angelou (April 4, 1928 to May 28, 2014), known as Maya Angelou, was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet and civil rights activist best known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary history as the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman. Angelou received several honors throughout her career, including two NAACP Image Awards in the outstanding literary work (nonfiction) category, in 2005 and 2009. #Biography
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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

[@brizzled5193]

that's an epic game quote

[@RoxannLarson]

I absolutely love so many things this beautiful woman shared and did. This is one of my favorites. She is right. This woman is wise, strong, confident, loving, kind and marvelous. May her words of wisdom live on into Infiniti.

[@RoxannLarson]

@@brizzled5193 Isn't it wonderful how they shared her words with the world and gamers?

[@brizzled5193]

@@RoxannLarson I'll be honest I said this like 2-3 years ago, I am entirely changed as a person

[@Biography]

As the first African-American woman to have a non-fiction best-seller, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," Maya Angelou inspired countless people with her words of wisdom. Watch the Mini Bio of the famous poet to commemorate her birthday!

[@todaysmemory1740]

What a shame that your videos can't be seen in Europe...

[@dysheedahmassey3390]

BIO thankyou y'all that's me

[@acajudi100]

I am a closet writer, but Maya is one of my role models! Writing is a great way to stay sane! Audio and Video journaling also helps! I am 70 now, and have been writing since age 15!

[@Random-il4ex]

u still alive?

[@kaykay9448]

@random XD

[@deetya1901]

@@Random-il4ex i hope but i dont think so lmao their last vid upload on their account was 7 years ago

[@kacchanisout4186]

@@Random-il4ex LMFAOOO

[@roroo]

y'all wild in the replies

[@litaholic4572]

Love her! Maya Angelou has always been an inspiration to me, both as a writer and a human being. I read a collection of her poems in high school and was captivated by her prose and spiritual insight. God rest the soul of this remarkable lady.

[@jessicagaines2854]

Maya Angelou was a literary genious and I admired her ability to speak about life the way it really is. She made you look @ yrslf. When I think of her it's hard to grasp that she's really gone.

[@zxyxzy0]

Such an inspirational human being. Such a distingused voice. In such awe of her. Truly motivating.

[@mohamedibr9588]

true

[@sophc2298]

this needs subtitles

[@aldaguenkou3243]

For sure

[@Enzo-in8yz]

cc is avaible lol

[@ch3rry.vvine6]

@@Enzo-in8yz no it's not

[@Zavantica]

@@ch3rry.vvine6 subtitles are

[@kaykay9448]

No there not

[@destinyr5624]

Maya was born on April 4th and Martin Luther King jr died April 4th. not important but I was born on April 4th too

[@nialov3ly978]

Happy Birthday

[@dimi2418]

happy late birthday then :)

[@alyjulmim8447]

I ate a sandwich on April 4th

[@Adept07]

i ate noodles on april 4th

[@RoyalInspiration]

Adeptalloy 2973 me too

[@jerryj920]

April 4th: Happy birthday Writer-Poet-Singer-Dancer-Actress-Author-Activist Marguerite Annie Johnson / Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) Pulitzer Prize nominee, Presidential Medal of Freedom, USPS commemorative stamp, Grammy Awards winner, Springarn Medal, 1993 recited her poem "On The Pulse Of Morning" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration becoming the first poet to have an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost. Thank you and God bless. RIP Teacher. Thanks for the upload, biography. Blessings

[@strangecolouredbird]

who else is only watching this because it's a school asignmnt

[@valloraaftonlolbitfungirl5805]

Me

[@valloraaftonlolbitfungirl5805]

Me

[@b2w3w]

Ratio

[@KAY2RATED3]

Me😂😂

[@karto5375]

C'est chiant.

[@MsBonijoni]

She does as a younger woman share similar features with Oprah.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Happy 91st Birthday Dr. Maya Angelou! Rest In Peace.

[@midwestantiquer]

Excellent writer, totally without bitterness of being black--an incredible feat! Beautiful poetry, a windswept persona, a sigh of relief in a world of angst. I love her, I love her writing. When she speaks, I listen carefully. I am white and she makes me not sorry for it. She is the next step up in our evolution as human beings. May God bless her always.

[@nanaafiab-a5631]

She is positively beautiful and amazing in every sing way. ☺☺☺☺😃😃😃😃😊😊😊😊😊

[@HayleeGramTV]

Im in the sixth grade and im doing a report on her.due monday this gave me alot of information about her.

[@ermwhatareyoudoinghere]

Dang how does it feel to be 24-25..

[@tammykaocha1168]

survivor and good art. bless you madam

[@MMooshy]

0:55 that got so intense. Went from all fun and games to molestation.

[@TheRealShiro]

My entire class watching was trying so hard not to laugh it was so terrible.

[@ayemaya75]

Maya Angelou is about peace and everyone accepting and RESPECTING each other for who they are. However, mostly what I read on these blogs are hate and fighting. Grow-up and wake-up, people! When you fight with each other and hate, all you do is give the "hate" energy and the "powers-that-be" more power. Take your power back, get along and accept each other for who you are, like Maya promotes.

[@thelmagray3021]

She is truly an annointed human being, just Love Her MUCH 💖

[@keithbaucum9133]

I am a fan of Maya Angelou for life.

[@42blueee]

who else realized at 3:09 that's the same place as on Forrest gump.

[@sharonbelcher30]

good job!😊

[@samuelparks9411]

I came across maya angelou's biography after listening to poet vevine goldson when night falls.

[@CesarManiaX]

I'm surpried that she's still alive.

[@mmedefarge]

I remember seeing her first on Johnny Carson when I was a kid & being very impressed by her. Always liked her poetry & the way she expressed herself in general. (Can't imagine any of the current late night talk show hosts having guests such as Angelou on their shows. More's the pity; we've become such total Philistines.)

[@TheFabulousBrad]

I wanted to use a quote from her for my senior quote but it was too long. = ( she's such an intelligent woman.

[@user-gv1do3bz5i]

wow 10 years ago. hey, how's life after a decade?

[@mimio8]

Would have loved to read the quote 🙃

[@09shaylibra]

Legend!!... This documentary was to fast though

[@vividlieetrip]

ima put this on my project

[@swwaayy]

I love her so much I'm so inspired by her

[@TheMuseDefined]

Maya is one of my favorite writers, as well as Nikki Giovani. I remember when she spoke at Prairie View A&M University, it was a moving event. Always good wisdom to hear them speak.

[@moviedude22]

The woman is a national Treasure! Love love LOVE her!

[@dorcasekupe6532]

I love this Can I reread this ???

[@GoldStarGames]

she died last year r.i.p

[@Enzo-in8yz]

rip

[@zhongxina6646]

Rip

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I read her autobiography.

[@neismoraes294]

Saudades dessa grande guerreira

[@ipod247help]

Thanks this really helped me on my powerpoint :)

[@barashadas3405]

Today is her birthday 😊❤️

[@Shiks2]

She's still alive dear

[@edwintorres4033]

She's 1 of my Hero's!

[@mikekaelin130]

Cool story

[@melmitchell4866]

Beautiful

[@MysticNails]

Lov'n Maya!!!

[@Elibeli19]

if i achieve a quarter of what she has done i will be a proud woman

[@sizzlingstars1]

R.I.P. DR. MAYA ANGELOU

[@NellieKAdaba]

The best poet and actress.

[@tiphanknee]

0:08 love Maya ANgelou!

[@mrmrsmoody4065]

Maya Angelou Rest in peace ☮️🕊️🙏

[@sunshinelindsey8845]

Rest in peace maya

[@EArthurmo]

she wrote poetry that touched people and has been recognized as one of americas best writers ... thats what she has done... what have you done?

[@krystlehenry3337]

your the best

[@charlottemcmichael6006]

Beautiful Power Fabulous Woman

[@princesspoetess775]

A true queen.

[@shawncateyez]

Amazing!

[@NellieKAdaba]

@xmenrus I'm not illiterate. I'm international and multilingual. I can read, write and speak very well. I love her poetry.She talks about her struggles. She know how to act. I'm a translator. I'm good in music and dance and with computer. It's boring to you but not to me. Do not call me any names or limit me or put me in a box. You don't even know me. You don't even know my background. Keep your comments to yourself.

[@iflareman241]

1928-2014

[@atlasshrugged2u]

@1973mazdarx4coupe I like that..."May the devil take particular intrest in your eternal torture" Wow! that's actually pretty "rough" when you really think about it though...

[@UNNINODECHOCOLATE]

NICE.

[@atlasshrugged2u]

Go Maya!

[@rosalbaramirez2834]

I Lirning about maya anglo and did you know that she got a award from pressent oboma when I berly know that I was like omg😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@christianwiggins3167]

rosalba ramirez A. Use spellcheck...you look crazy talking like that B. Cool!

[@aesthetictrash6097]

lol doing this for summer school

[@hannahpandian9913]

the comments here are ancient :0

[@urbcire]

that seems like a month to me

[@Enzo-in8yz]

Jayano

[@mirnadafer508]

Shbb of Lebanon Elle 3m be shoufo hal comment meen ballash w shou khlasto

[@xzmotion]

2021?

[@kittenfrost8790]

She looks like oprah whinfrey

[@jeromewilliams6073]

anybody from 2020?

[@auheckna]

Yep

[@KookeePenguins]

still here

[@nonaamoruso7080]

Some of these comments are horrendous. Some of these people should be steralized.

[@lenninski]

The views will prolly double cah teachers setting this as hw

[@wendikassim6813]

Maya Angelou

[@animeDBZbarbie4life]

maya angelo kinda looks like oprah d what an amazing woman

[@aaliyahmoore411]

My name is maya

[@lilpeubes1674]

Yo whose here from halpins

[@erinmammi]

Nice little video but you cannot sum up this lady in any amount of time LET ALONE 5 minutes. If you look the word 'woman' up in a dictionary there will be a picture of Miss Maya Angelou I promise you that !

[@pointsur]

She is not dead

[@lilpeubes1674]

"sustinince" hmm intresting

[@thedabisme61]

"She gave birth to her son, Guy." *G U Y*

[@davidkolo]

maya, "and i rise", angelou?

[@monicameansfun247]

@mousie2151 Well, at least she did something. If this bores you, why'd you take the time to watch this video anyway? So that you can waste your time to leave this comment? This just shows how arrogant you are. If you had a heart and you were patient enough, surely you'd understand her writing and cherish it.

[@Ethey]

hi

[@PhuckHue2]

like the funk from a pot of chitterlings, and I rise

[@ANoobGuyProductions]

I only came to this video because i saw a black person in the thumbnail and i saw the title say "Need to know Bio" so i KNEW the comments would be good

[@SmokinBluntzzz]

did she died?

[@zach2127]

👏

[@heyitsholly204]

@vividlieetrip hahaha meee too;)

[@altamontdarby2819]

👏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👌🏾❤️

[@kittyprincess893]

The dream of the slave was right it held everybody but I know that's why everybody was Maya Angelou queen queen of selfie she's the one she's a drag she is not the slave her grandma it's me

[@amira.privx1012]

Anybody here for English

[@pachecoshealthcompany1037]

Agreed but don’t say that

[@TheHammyproductions]

She just look like Oprah Winfrey

[@ye1391]

Yo who's in my english class watching this

[@Enzo-in8yz]

lololololololol

[@JivesTime]

@1973mazdarx4coupe

[@GlitterDiva4598]

Psh maybe... ;)

[@lisethdh]

She looks like Oprah!

[@ruphz]

gollywog alert

[@bloxkboytreyway3544]

harris

[@Enzo-in8yz]

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@smithgurl6581]

I just said that she and Oprah do look alike I wonder if Dr. Maya and Oprah related.

[@spreadlovenotlies77]

🛏️🔧

[@ehcmier]

What the fuck?