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 ...

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 ...

On April 4th every year, we celebrate the birth of Maya Angelou, a literary giant whose powerful voice and poignant prose continue to resonate with readers around the world. Born Marguerite Johnson in ...

This story was originally published in 2017. Back in 1988, Maya Angelou described to a predominantly white crowd in Salado, Texas, how a maid's smile inspired one of her most enduring poems. She says ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Michelle Obama lauded poet, orator, and sage Maya Angelou as the first person who let her know she could be a strong and smart black woman, joining other famous admirers and ...