Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to meet Maya Angelou because he valued her as a prominent voice in the Civil Rights Movement and respected her literary works. He likely wanted to discuss ways to further the cause of civil rights and gain insight from her unique perspective as a writer and activist.
MLK was assassinated on Maya Angelou's 40th birthday.
Maya Angelou
Martin Luther King Jr. and Maya Angelou are (or were) distinguished African Americans who have both been influential leaders of the civil rights movement.
She decided to become a poet
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He entered her office alone and surprised her.
to ask her to be the northern coordinator for the southern christian leadership conference
He appointed her to be the northern coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Maya Angelou was not directly involved in the Montgomery bus boycott. However, she was a civil rights activist and worked closely with prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement.
Yes, Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist who worked closely with prominent civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. She used her writing and public speaking to advocate for social justice and equality.
Maya Angelou was the first black woman director in Hollywood for the film "Down in the Delta".
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