Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. Her real name is Marguerite Ann Johnson. She was (and still is) an American poet, memoirist, actress, author, producer and an important figure in the fight for equality on the bases of race, gender, ability and literacy.
She is also very well known for her six-part autobiography beginning with the book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, along with her poetry. Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Drink of Cool Water 'Fore I Die was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
Mrs. Angelou read her poem On the Pulse of Morning at President William "Bill" Clinton's inauguration in 1993.
She has been highly honored for her work by the United States Government and has been given many honorary bachelor's and master's degrees by many respected colleges and universities.
May Angelou is also famous for addressing issues such as race, gender inequality, poverty, love and loneliness in her poems, essays and stories. You may read the poem On the Pulse of Morning for further explanation of how literally skilled this poet truly is.
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