why is maya angelou referred to as a doctor? I don't think she went to college.?

Answer 1

"...Although Angelou has, in her later career, received several honorary doctorates, she never received a college education."
...Angelou has been honored by numerous academic institutions throughout her career. She has been awarded a fellowship by Yale University, and also served as a Rockefeller Foundation Scholar in Italy. Angelou has taught at the University of Ghana University of Kansas, and at Wake Forest University, where she holds a lifetime chair as the Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies. For several years Angelou has delivered an opening address to the incoming freshman class of Duke University. "

Answer 2

Maya Angelou Degrees

Answer 3

I count over 30 honorary degrees conferred on Maya Angelou over the years. I don't believe (I'm not certain) that she refers to herself as Dr. Angelou, but I'm sure many people do out of respect for her life and accomplishments. That woman sure has done a lot with her time!

Answer 4

Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Johnson April 4, 1928) is an American poet, memoirist, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. Angelou is known for the autobiographical writings I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) and All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986). Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die (1971) was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and in 1993, Angelou read her poem On the Pulse of Morning during Bill Clinton's Presidential inauguration. It was only the second time in U.S. history that a poet had been asked to read at an inauguration, the first being Robert Frost at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy. Besides poetry, Angelou has published collections of verse, and has contributed to periodicals in the United States and abroad. A polyglot, Angelou speaks several languages besides her native English, including French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Ghanian Fante. Angelou has been honored by numerous academic institutions throughout her career. She has been awarded a fellowship by Yale University, and also served as a Rockefeller Foundation Scholar in Italy. Angelou has taught at the University of Ghana, University of Kansas, and at Wake Forest University, where she holds a lifetime chair as the Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies. For several years Angelou has delivered an opening address to the incoming freshman class of Duke University. Although Angelou has, in her later career, received several honorary doctorates, she never received a college education. Outside of academica, Angelou has achieved recognition for her poetry from bodies honoring achievement in music and theater. She has received a nomination for the Tony Awards, and in 1993 won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for On the Pulse of Morning. In 2005, Angelou was honored by Oprah Winfrey at her "Legends Ball" along with 25 other African-American women whom Winfrey considered inspirational.

Answer 5

She has several honorary doctorates.
She is also a graduate of "The School of Life" which is one of the toughest universities around!

Answer 6

Yea You may want to Research your answers first.
Although Angelou has, in her later career, received several honorary doctorates, she never received a college education."
...Angelou has been honored by numerous academic institutions throughout her career. She has been awarded a fellowship by Yale University, and also served as a Rockefeller Foundation Scholar in Italy. Angelou has taught at the University of Ghana University of Kansas, and at Wake Forest University, where she holds a lifetime chair as the Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies. For several years Angelou has delivered an opening address to the incoming freshman class of Duke University. "
Source:
wikipedia

Answer 7

She probably got an honorary degree.

Answer 8

Your question is an insult to many here.

Dr. Maya Angelou is Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She Holds the Degree of PhD., entitling her to the title of Doctor.

Rather than state your prejudice and unthinking questions, why don't you ask how to find her biography, accomplishments, bibliography, etc?

Answer 9

She has several honorary degrees
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Answer 10

Is it possible she was conferred an honorary doctorate?