1. Life and Works of Maya Angelou
As an African American, Maya experienced racial discrimination in Arkansas. ... For instance, she writes about the difficulties and discrimination that African Americans experienced during the Jim Crow laws while inspiring people to embrace their identity. ... Using the poem, she presents how African American women are depicted in the society and deflects the perception by encouraging the women to embrace cultural confidence and identity. ... Spencer was among the people that helped force Angelou out of her muteness through showing the significance and deep meaning of spoken words. ... Accord...
- Word Count: 1524
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate