Maya Angelou’s poems are very effective in this way because ... Introducing children to her poetry can inspire a new generation to continue the legacy of Black history and continue the fight ...

(Photo by Larry Marano/Getty Images) (ATR) Maya Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86. The poet was a champion of human rights, particularly civil rights in the United States. She wrote for and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated voices in modern American literature, used her poetry as a profound medium to explore themes of identity, resilience, love, and the ...

Did you know that “Dr. Maya Angelou” was neither a physician nor the holder of a real Ph.D? Mark Oppenheimer says that the poet, who died this week, never went to college, but she held lots of ...

though the first such poem was recited at John F. Kennedy's oath-taking in 1961, the modern trend began with Maya Angelou's appearance at Bill Clinton's 1993 inaugural. Angelou’s recitation of ...

Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world. The late writer, activist, and ...

NEW YORK (CNN)-- At 80, Maya Angelou ... to My Daughter." Angelou achieved fame for her autobiographical writing, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and her poetry. She read her poem ...