Angelou is a poet, an author, a historian, an actress, a playwright, a civil-rights activist, a producer, and a director. ... In the 1960's she said that being black, female, non-Muslim, non-Arab, six foot tall, and American made for some interesting experiences during her stay in Africa (Williams 1). ...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School