1. Maya Angelou Inspiration Melissa Kaufmann February 28, 2010

2. Angelou’s Tapestry Raised in Stamps, Arkansas Lived through Some Of Americas Toughest History Devastating Childhood Experience Young Teenage Mother Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Found home in Africa Teacher, Writer and Mentor

3. Autobiographies “There are few American writers who use the autobiographical form for their literary output almost exclusively.” (Blum)

4. Inspires Millions through Oprah What better way to teach others strength than through Oprah. Between her television show and radio on XM, Maya Angelou has become a household name for millions.

5. President Bill Clinton Being only the second poet to read at the Presidential Inauguration, Maya Angelou did so. Once again in front of millions speaking words of hope.

6. Civil Rights Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking of Forgiveness and hope

7. Quotes of Inspiration from Maya Angelou History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to able to throw something back.