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          6. 1928Maya is born

          Maya was born as Marguerite Ann Johnson. Her brother gave her the nickname "Maya". 1937Maya suffers abuse

          At the age of nine Maya was abused by her mother's boyfriend.

          It traumatized her and she wouldn't speak anymore. 1941They move to California

          Maya, along with her brother and mother, moved to California. Maya went to high school and studied dance and drama. 1942A teacher steps in to help

          While going to school, one of Maya's teachers worked lovingly with her.

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          The teacher helped Maya learn to speak again. 1943Maya leaves school

          Maya graduated from school and then had a baby shortly after that. She worked as a waitress and cook to take care of her son. 1952Maya takes on a new name

          Maya began working as a nightclub singer.

          She took on the stage name Maya Angelou, and the name stuck. 1958Maya moves to New York

          Maya began writing poetry. Soon she had moved to New York where she joined