Maya Angelou: podcast appearances and interviews

Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist known for her extensive body of work that spans over 50 years. She authored seven autobiographies, beginning with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which brought her international recognition and centered on her childhood and early adult experiences. Angelou also published three books of essays and numerous collections of poetry, numerous plays, movies, and television shows. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees for her contributions to literature and culture. Angelou was actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement and worked alongside notable leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In 1982, she was appointed the first Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University. Her influence extended into the political arena when she recited her poem