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Maya Angelou

Literature and Civil Rights Activism

Angelou's illustrious career included an invitation to recite her poem 'On the Pulse of Morning' at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993—a moment that showcased her status as a revered writer and public figure. Her work continues to influence the fields of art, literature, and civil rights, underscoring her lasting legacy as a torchbearer for dignity and change. Maya Angelou’s contributions to American literature and civil rights are enduring. Her words and actions continue to inspire and challenge individuals to embrace empathy, pursue justice, and acknowledge the beauty of diversity.

Maya Angelou

Unsung Women Collection

A collection of inspiring women who've changed the world

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Literature and Civil Rights Activism

April 4, 1928

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

Physics and Chemistry

November 7, 1867

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

Civil Rights

February 4, 1913

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai

Education and Women's Rights

July 12, 1997

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

Aviation

July 24, 1897

Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace

Mathematics and Computer Science

December 10, 1815

Léa Roback

Léa Roback

Labor Rights, Women's Rights & Social Justice

November 3, 1903

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr

Inventor & Actress

November 9, 1914

Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton

Space Exploration

August 17, 1936

Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper

Computing

December 9, 1906

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai

Women's Rights & Sustainable Development

April 1, 1940