Maya Angelou is not just another name. Maya Angelou is my notable, and she made a colossal impact on the world and its people, past and present, who inhabit it. Maya did the impossible. She fought through the rough times and made the most out of her life. I chose her because I read some of her quotes and was intrigued. Maya Angelou is truly an inspiration. Maya Angelou gave many constructive contributions to the world, but also had many troublesome hurdles. However, she did not give up. She showed everyone that even though she is African American and a woman, she could do it. When Maya was 7, she was assaulted by her mother’s boyfriend, once she figured out her mother was not dead like she had been told by her grandma and