Maya Angelou, a celebrated writer, poet, and activist, profoundly impacted American culture. Her memoir, 'I Know Why the ...

The high school dropout who became one of America’s most powerful literary voices passed away in her North Carolina home this morning at age 86. Maya Angelou was a poet, activist, actress, professor ...

Confining Black women to the back of currency while upholding images of men who enslaved our ancestors is an act fit to erase the legacy of Black freedom fighters. Poet, singer, author, and social ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Today is the final day of Black History Month and we are highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou and her family. She became the first Black woman to be featured on ...

ST. LOUIS – Maya Angelou, a St. Louis native and author, was born in 1928 and built a legacy that included bestselling titles and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Angelou, who was born Marguerite ...

At first mention, the town of Stamps might not ring a bell to many folks. In fact, the quaint little town in Arkansas is only ...

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The Wichita Public Library will celebrate the life and legacy of Maya Angelou at a branch named for the late author and poet. Angelou died May 28. She was a champion of public ...

An intimate group of advisory board members and supporters of the Celebrate! Maya Project came together Oct. 9 for the organization's yearly FriendRaiser and Scholarship Drive, held at Little Rock's ...

Since 2014, the Celebrate! Maya Project has celebrated the life and legacy of iconic poet, writer and humanist Maya Angelou, and as in the past we will celebrate her throughout the month of April. The ...

Maya Angelou at Wake Forest University's Opening Convocation on Aug. 26, 1991. Angelou purchased the home in 1991 when she moved to Winston-Salem, N.C. to teach at Wake Forest University. From the ...

Debbie Allen will direct the first, and only, stage play authorized by Maya Angelou’s estate. Renowned performing arts icon Debbie Allen has been tapped to direct the upcoming play based on Maya ...