Who is Dr. Maya Angelou from The Heart of a Woman and what is their importance? The_Heart_of_a_Woman English & Literature Dr. Maya Angelou | The Heart of a Woman

Dr. Maya Angelou (1928 - ) was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928. Angelou was raised in St. Louis as well as Stamps, Arkansas. Angelou rose in her various chosen careers despite racial oppression. To date, Dr. Angelou is considered to be a "global renaissance woman" and one of the most influential women in modern history. Angelou is known worldwide as a poet, educator, filmmaker, actress, singer, historian, civil rights activist, and novelist.