I admire Maya, much like others that have heard of her. Maya overcame many hardships almost through her whole life. I admire Maya because she had the determination and courage to stay strong and keep moving forward in her life through the suffering. Maya stayed strong during the time of racial segregation. She was made fun of and was treated with clothes that were hand-me-downs. Even today, segregation still happens and many people don’t realize it. Many admire her for being a strong woman, it is not easy to stay strong when you are being put down every day. She is an inspiration to keep moving on in the world of cruelty. “I know why the caged bird sings” is one of the poems written by Maya Angelou. People can relate to her because in the
