There were times when Maya Angelou had to step away as she was writing her new memoir, “Mom & Me & Mom.” “At times I couldn’t go on day after day,” she said. “Some days I had to not go to the writing ...

An intimate group of advisory board members and supporters of the Celebrate! Maya Project came together Oct. 9 for the organization's yearly FriendRaiser and Scholarship Drive, held at Little Rock's ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Ensemble Theatre in Houston is proudly presenting Angelica Cheri's "Phenomenal Woman", spotlighting the words and life story of renowned poet, author, and civil rights ...

The US Mint has begun rolling out quarters featuring iconic African American poet and activist Dr. Maya Angelou, marking the first time a black woman has appeared on the coin. “Each time we redesign ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. “Humility says there were people ...

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.