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 ...

Maya Angelou has touched countless lives. The late activist, poet, writer and speaker had a poignant way of capturing the human condition through her words, whether they be of love, loss or finding ...

In honor of what would have been her 95th birthday, we look at some of our favorite words of wisdom from the legendary Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Maya Angelou was arguably one of the most prolific writers of our time. Her work as an author and activist has inspired the likes ...