Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her real name is Marguerite Johnson, but she later took the surname of her father, Bailey Johnson. Maya Angelou’s family were poor and often struggled to make ends meet. Maya Angelou was one of the first black people to graduate from high school … Read more
Graduation is a time-honored tradition that is celebrated by people of all ages across the globe. For many, it marks an important milestone in their lives, signifying the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For Maya Angelou, Graduation was a very significant event. It took place during a time when race relations … Read more
Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” is a powerful poem that speaks to the experience of black people in America. Through her words, we see the strength and resilience of the black community in the face of adversity. We also see the hope that comes with graduation, as Maya Angelou looks to the future with optimism. This poem … Read more
