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= = = **Maya Angelou** =


 * Maya Angelou was born on April 14, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. She is very significant for many things like a auther author, director, and poet, actress. she was recognized because she inspired people with her amazing poems. **
 * In 1931 Maya's parent got separated and Maya and her brother went to Stamps, Arkansas to live with her grandmother. Then they returned to her mother after a while living with her grandmother. then they moved with their mother in St. Louis. Then Maya's mother's boyfriend raped her. After that happened to Maya's uncle killed him for rapping maya. When that happened to Maya she turned mute for six years. So then Maya's mother send Maya back to her grandmothers. Reread this paragraph. Your sentences are very confusing to read! **
 * Maya moved to New York were she developed her skills in writing poetry. Maya got more involved in black activism. Then she spent many years in Ghana as a editor of african review. Where Maya started to take her life, her activism and admire more seriously. Many people admire Maya because she was the first african american women who wrote poetry. Maya's achievements where two write poetry that would inspire people.**
 * Maya Angelou is a special person because she got many people inspired with her poetry. I admire Maya because she has been one of the first african american to write and publish poetry. She also was a awesome actress, director, and author.**
 * Maya Angelou had a traumatizing childhood but as you can see she over came it. She loved what she did with her life. Know at the age of 83 with one son. She is living a wonderful life in one of her many houses all over the world. **


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