Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou Poems for Kids to Teach Them About Black History Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, ...

Quote of the day: She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a ...

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 ...

As we mourn the passing of the great Maya Angelou, we remember all of the awards, recognitions and accolades she earned over the course of her illustrious career as an artist and activist. The Grammy ...

Maya Angelou’s poetry continues to inspire readers because it speaks to some of the most universal aspects of the human experience. Throughout her work, she explored themes of resilience, courage, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Maya Angelou's words spanned worlds: From the inner city to the presidential stage, from her painful childhood to a soaring career as a poet, professor and performer. Following news of her death ...

RALEIGH, N.C.–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 ...

Maya Angelou was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune. “I’m not modest,” she told The Associated Press in 2013. “I have no modesty. Modesty is a learned behavior. But I do pray ...