The world has bid goodbye today to Maya Angelou, 86, whose autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings led her to become one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Throughout her ...

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As you all may have learned by now, world renowned author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou dearly departed earlier this morning (May 28) at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. To say Angelou’s life was ...

Author and poet Maya Angelou, who died in 2014, left behind a legacy of words of wisdom that were simple but always powerful. Here's a look at just a few of them. "If you don't like something, change ...

Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world. The late writer, activist, and poet had a penchant for capturing the most precious moments of human ...

Success comes in many forms. Through grit and determination, many of us are able to overcome whatever's thrown our way and make our dreams — big or small — a reality. But sometimes we need to take a ...

Barbie has announced the latest historical icon to be honored in the inspiring women series. Dr. Maya Angelou, the poet and author who frequently wrote about civil rights and racism, died in 2014 at ...