Maya Angelou - Voice of the Voiceless - US History - Extra History

London England Dec 3rd 1968, Maya Angelou sits in her hotel room, reliving her past and writing her autobiography, "I know why the caged bird sings". A book that will sell over 4 million copies and change the way we see the struggles of women, minority communities, and reinventing how autobiographies are written. Her legacy built on giving a voice to the voiceless.

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[Kingfisher-]

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” -Maya Angelou

[jeremy]

I give massive props to this series for constantly introducing me to fascinating historical figures I'd have likely never heard about otherwise 😊

[thejungwookim]

This taught me more about Maya Angelou than an entire semester's worth of English classes

[saahiliyer]

5:10 Dr. Angelou’s only son, Guy Johnson, passed away yesterday, Feb 16, 2022.

[MamaJade]

It’s so disappointing that I had read a excerpt of “I know why the caged bird sings” in middle school but was never told about the amazing woman behind it.

[mauriciobetimpaesleme]

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou

[shinkoryu]

I had the privledge of attending a talk led by Maya Angelou, and I have to say that she was as well spoken live as she was on the page- a powerful poet, wordsmith, and inspiration.

[johnnybadboy]

I didn't know anything about Maya before this. Dude, she's awesome!

[natalierichards]

Thank you! Never got a chance to read Angelou's works before but I will put it on my to-do list. 😀

[gluttonousmanu]

I was in my 9th grade about 6 years ago when we did a play about the life and struggles of Maya Angelou based on her "I know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
Love from India

[sephirothii]

Growing up in NC she was a prof at one of Universities here she was spoken of a good bit in the state, and I loved her poems and her writing and she is an idol of mine.

[abthedragon]

I learned about her during my African American Literature class in college and she was referenced in a sitcom I watched; it's nice to see a video on her.

[kuanliu]

Just love this channel, and love all the story they bring.

[carsonprice]

Didn't expect this, super happy yall did it.

[VuvuzelaTM]

Never listen about her down here.
We learn something about Luther King in school, and something about Malcolm X, but I never knew anything about Maya Angelou.
I'm glad to follow this channel and hear those amazing histories!

[andrewrockwell]

Thank you for telling stories and educating us. :)

[AndrewMakesPuns]

Even from just this video, she radiates so much inspiration or power. I hope everyone sees this video and more

[FrankYammy]

Absolutely amazing! Love the work you do to black history in America

[commanderneyo]

Freeman being stomped to death is still too merciful.

But God you guys did amazing with this episode. Read some of Maya Angelou's in an African-American Literature class which was an amazing experience. Helped that my professor was an immigrant from Senegal 🇸🇳 and provided some unique angles to her story.

[kristinelantz]

What an absolutely amazing life!! Thank you for telling her story!