In "Champion of the World," author Maya Angelou talks about listening to Joe Louis' fight on the radio. ... Angelou wrote "Champion of the World.... Angelou mentioned how all the smirks and grins were gone after Joe Louis got hit. ... Maya Angelou gave details on how everyone was out their seats to see if their "trophy" would get back up off the ropes. ... Angelou showed her readers how important this fight was to her and the people around her. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Maya Angelou's poem Phenomenal Woman suggests that women have always had an essential role in society. ... Angelou, describes herself from her own point of view. ... At one point, Maya Angelou says, I"m a woman. ... With these two phrases, among others, Maya Angelou almost leads the reader to think that she believes herself to be unattractive. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the book I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings , by Maya Angelou, Marguerite, Uncle Willie, and Vivian are faced with many defeats but are never defeated. There are many times in which Marguerite is faced with difficulties that she overcomes. Growing up in the poor South as a black and yet triumphing ...

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• Grade Level: High School

What was the Harlem Renaissance? What is a renaissance? A renaissance is a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity. There was a famous renaissance in Europe during the transition from medieval times to modern times that is still taught today. The Harlem Renaissance wa...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate