Maya Angelou

In Their Own Words

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• Survived childhood trauma, poverty, and racism to become one of America's greatest voices
• Wrote "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" — banned, celebrated, taught worldwide
• Delivered inaugural poem for President Clinton
• Won three Grammy Awards for spoken word albums
• Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama

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