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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

As we mourn the passing of the great Maya Angelou, we remember all of the awards, recognitions and accolades she earned over the course of her illustrious career as an artist and activist. The Grammy ...

A report released by internal watchdogs at the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms allegations of widespread manipulation of wait times for veterans seeking a doctor's care; and, familiar faces ...

A noted American poet recites the poem that informed the title of her autobiography. Paul Dunbar’s poem “Sympathy” contains the famed line “I know why the caged bird sings.” Maya Angelou used Dunbar’s ...

As Black History Month winds down, we’re proud to bring you a clip from the KQED archives of Dr. Maya Angelou reciting Countee Cullen’s poem “Heritage.” The clip comes from Blacks, Blues, Black!, a 10 ...