Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St Louis MO and overcame many things in order to be a world famous published author.

Keep reading for Maya Angelou's words of wisdom. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ...

After Angelou’s death, Winfrey remembered her as a teacher who believed in sharing knowledge so that others could learn too ... poet, Maya Angelou." When he decided to have a poem read as ...

The poet Maya Angelou remains beloved more than a decade after her death. Yet few lift up the power of her voice in the ...

Maya Angelou sits in her hotel room, reliving her past and writing her autobiography, "I know why the caged bird sings". A ...

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

In today's Black History Moment, we honor Maya Angelou, a novelist, actress, writer, poet, and civil rights activist who left behind a legacy and poignant pieces readers can revisit forever.

"Together, we lift one another up, whether it's through celebrating accomplishments, having straight talk or simply just ...

Inaugural poems have been ... Marshall to Maya Angelou. Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians. Learn more about Made ...