Regardless of how it seems, despite the divisiveness that characterizes so much of conversation today, most people are just trying to do the best they can with what they know. The poet, ...

For five years Maya Angelou has been speaking to Jill Herring. Walking home on Henry Street Thursday morning, Herring heard her for the first time. “You may write me down in history with your bitter, ...

Those born in October are known for their charming mystery. Either interpersonal Libras or soulful Scorpios, this birth month ...

Poet and essayist Maya Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86, according to reports in her hometown of Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines told WFMY News 2 that Angelou's caregiver found ...

Anyone who has ever read works written by Maya Angelou, or heard her speak, knows that wisdom radiates from her words. But while this renaissance woman delivers many lessons, inspiration is at the ...

Winfrey gave a speech about the impact of books at the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner in New York City on Wednesday Axelle/Bauer-Griffin ...

Author and poet Maya Angelou, who died in 2014, left behind a legacy of words of wisdom that were simple but always powerful. Here's a look at just a few of them. "If you don't like something, change ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Revered poet, author, activist and St. Louis native Dr. Maya ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Maya Angelou liked to say that people will forget what you said or did in your life, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Former President Bill Clinton, first lady ...

LOS ANGELES -- Before her death last spring at the age of 86, author and poet Maya Angelou was working on a new project -- one that puts her words to music. An album was recently released, giving ...