Maya Angelou told the truth - and the world wasn’t ready for it. Her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, revealed the pain of racism, abuse, and silence, giving a voice to millions who’d felt ...

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because, without it, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” Quote of the Day Meaning: This quote by Maya Angelou emphasizes courage as the ...

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 ...

Happy Birthday to the late, great mother of wisdom, Ms. Maya Angelou. The writer, poet and singer would have been 97 years old today, and thankfully she left behind such brilliant works for us to ...

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 ...

Dr. Maya Angelou monument unveiled at San Francisco Public Library The artwork is the first to commemorate a Black woman in the city's Civic Art Collection SF Public Library features special edition ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

A poet, memoirist, activist, and educator, Maya Angelou’s life story is evidence of resilience, courage, and the written word. From her humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to her rise as one of ...

This research was supported by a graduate studentship from Trinity Hall and a travel grant provided by the Prince Consort and Thirlwall Fund at the University of Cambridge. On August 28 1963, a group ...

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the University of Connecticut Women’s Center hosted a screening of the 2016 film “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.” The film won the 2017 Peabody Award, according to the film’s ...

Maya Angelou, under coach Gary Parks, is 8-0 in high school football and headed to its first unbeaten regular season in school history. Junior running back Branden Morales leads the team in rushing ...