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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires ...

As the season of love approaches, many express their affection through chocolates, teddy bears or love sonnets and poems. One poet, however, stands out from the rest, not just for her reflections on ...

We are kicking off our celebration of Women’s History Month with one of the most prolific and wise Black woman and mothers of our time. Dr. Maya Angelou left a legacy none can compete with and her ...

Maya Angelou wrote powerful poems and riveting books — all filled with words that defined immense struggle and chronicled tremendous courage. In 2005, she stood before thousands inside FGCU's Alico ...

Upon his election in 1992, Bill Clinton -- affectionately referred to as the nation's first black president -- asked Maya Angelou to compose a poem and read it at his inauguration. Angelou feels a new ...

Sales of Angelou's poetry jumped 600 percent following her recitation Maya Angelou passed away Wednesday at the age of 86. Angelou had an incredibly varied life and career – aside from her ...

Maya Angelou’s life and writings deeply affected many people. One of them was Tim Rhoze, artistic director of Evanston’s Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre. Rhoze celebrates the late poet and activist in his ...