Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

We are kicking off our celebration of Women’s History Month with one of the most prolific and wise Black woman and mothers of our time. Dr. Maya Angelou left a legacy none can compete with and her ...

Maya Angelou and Nicki Minaj have something in common: resilience. At Wednesday night's Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Minaj read ...

Google Doodle is celebrating the life of the iconic poet, author and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou on what would have been her 90 th birthday on 4 April 2018. Regarded as one of the most ...

In keeping with the theme of Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the work of an extraordinary woman, Maya Angelou. She was a poet, award-winning author, playwright, dancer and civil rights activist. Angelou ...

Dr. Maya Angelou gives keynote at Women 2 Women luncheon in Atlanta on March 1, 2014 (Photo credit: Sistarazzi for Steed Media Service) Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author and teacher who ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Maya Angelou’s iconic poem “Still I Rise” has had an impact on the world that will echo throughout ...

NEW YORK (AP) – Maya Angelou was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune. "I'm not modest," she told The Associated Press in 2013. "I have no modesty. Modesty is a learned behavior.

Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet and activist, overcame a challenging childhood to become an influential voice. Her life ...

WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) - American author and poet Maya Angelou, whose groundbreaking memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" earned her international acclaim with its unflinching account of ...

On Monday, the US Mint announced that a new quarter featuring the iconic poet, memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has begun shipping as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This ...