Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson.
The first, I Know Why.
Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.
She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.
She was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist.
Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson