Brad: Today we're meeting real-life poet, Maya Angelou. Xavier: A poet is someone who puts words together in a super special way, called a poem. Brad: Some poems rhyme, which means they have words ...

12:36 – On how Angelou’s role in “Roots” cemented her position as the matriarch of Black American art 13:51 – Memories of Angelou as a grandmotherly figure in Gossett’s life 15:15 – On how her ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, an icon of American literature, has left an indelible mark on history, particularly Black ...

Oprah Winfrey is currently experiencing a full-circle moment as a producer on the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. Originating the role of Sofia in the original 1985 film (despite her $35,000 ...

When Angelou High defeated Manual Arts 77-33 in an Exposition League basketball game earlier this week, second-year coach Leon Jacob had mixed emotions. He graduated from Manual Arts in 2003, went on ...

The Bay Area has had many lives. The Oakland novelist Leila Mottley shares books that paint a picture of the city that lives and breathes today. By Leila Mottley In his memoir, “What Have We Here?,” ...