Learn how Dr. Maya Angelou began writing and reading poetry as a child. Learn how Dr. Maya Angelou began writing and reading poetry as a child.

While a sophomore in high school, one of my best friends sent me a letter. It contained just two sentences: You have got to hear a song called “Grandma’s Hands,” by Bill Withers, and you’ve got to ...

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 ...

Maya Angelou passed away in her home on Wednesday at the age of 86, reminding us all of the immense legacy and boundless inspiration she has left behind. This woman is one of the few people in human ...

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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 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 ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Dr. Maya Angelou inspired not just in books and poems, but also on her Twitter account where she offered inspiration in 140 characters of less for ...

Over the decades of my career as a journalist, I have had the privilege of interviewing an incredible array of well-known thought leaders and public figures. I am often asked: “Who was your favorite ...

The ESSENCE community was saddened to learn about the passing of the great Dr. Maya Angelou. Many of our readers took to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to share their beautiful tributes to ...