Category: Maya Angelou

Still I Rise This famous poem still I rise was created by Maya Angleou in 1978, the poem still I rise is supposed to be on the theme of racism and gender, as in the text you can easily hear how hurtful and hateful these words are that were used against Maya, all throughout the…

Maya Angelous poem Still I Rise is known to be one of the best pieces of poetry written by her, it has had such a massive impact on society back then, and now. She is seen as an icon for the coloured people and she is seen being represented as a very thoughtful and vigorous…

In one of Maya Angelous books, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the personal struggles of an African American child and woman are brought to life through poetic works. Angelous writing sheds glaring light on themes of feminine power, beauty, and perseverance, raising the African American Woman to a pedestal that demands respect and…