During our class today, many facts were shared about Maya Angelou: her life, time period, and overall message of her works. Additionally, a definition of racism was shared as well as past and present instances of racism in United States society.

For each category, share one fact you learned from the informative groups' presentations today:

1: Time Period: African-American Experience in U.S., 1930s & 1940s Jackie Robinson played national baseball he was black.

2: Maya Angelou: Biography- She was a dancer as a kid and when she was 16 she had a kid named Guy.

3: Racism: What is it? How has it occurred in the U.S.? Prejudice discrimination or antagonism directed against certain people of race or culture. The Scottsboro Boys is an example.

4: Maya Angelou: Works & Publications - She published more then 40 books and was awarded golden eagle award.