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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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?,” ...