A poet, an author, a play-write, an actress, a mother, a civil-rights activists, historian and most important a survivor. Perhaps Maya Angelou, award winning author of many books is one of the most influential African Americans in American history. I believe that she rates at the top of the list of American authors, with Hemingway, Hawthorne, and Voight. I believe through my research and reading of Maya Angelou that she should be among the members …showed first 75 words of 1295 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1295 total…have learned to be thankful fro what I have and the time period that I am living in, to enjoy it. Page 5 Maya Angelou has touched the live of thousands of people through her books, speeches, and just her general being. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to have read and of written about her. I hope other people have the chance to read and appreciate Maya, the way the I and others have.