Happy Birthday to the late, great mother of wisdom, Ms. Maya Angelou. The writer, poet and singer would have been 97 years old today, and thankfully she left behind such brilliant works for us to ...

Nearly two years after her death, Maya Angelou is still telling her story, this time through the first documentary on her life, “Maya Angelou and Still I Rise.” Co-directors Bob Hercules and Rita ...

*Rarely is a life lived which endures so much pain and yet speaks so beautifully of joy. When Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” was published back in the year 1969, it ...

“If I had my druthers, I’d rather be born black, American, female and in the 20th century. And I was. What luck I have,” said Maya Angelou in 2010. Suggested Reading 50 Cent’s Beef With Diddy’s Son ...

Maya Angelou inspired the nation with her autobiographies and poetry. The legendary author died at 86 in her North Carolina home. Watch a report from ABC's Linsey Davis above.

AP Photo/ Gerald Herbert In honor of the life of author and poet Maya Angelou, we look back at some words of wisdom we can all relate to. Angelou died May 28.

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou stands as a concise expression of the principles she lived by, grace without submission and strength without malice. More than a line of wisdom, it reflects a ...

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 ...

Debbie Allen will direct the first, and only, stage play authorized by Maya Angelou’s estate. Renowned performing arts icon Debbie Allen has been tapped to direct the upcoming play based on Maya ...

Little Rock’s Board of Directors will vote Tuesday evening on whether to approve the redevelopment of a property that would ...