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Author. Leader. Visionary. Activist. These are just some of the titles that come to mind when I think about Dr. Maya Angelou.

The video vixen was trying to make a point about slut shaming and sexual violence, but her message may have fallen on deaf ears.

Several Republicans claimed they voted against a post office honoring legendary author, activist and poet Maya Angelou because she allegedly supported Fidel Castro and communism.

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To great fanfare, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a new limited edition “Forever” stamp to honor the late poet, author, and civil rights activist Maya…

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special ‘Still I Rise’ poetry tribute from Yolanda Adams, India Arie, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lewis and more of your…

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The homegoing service for Dr. Maya Angelou is set for Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel. You can watch…

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Funeral services for Dr. Maya Angelou, who died last Wednesday at 86-years-old, will be held Saturday morning on the campus of Wake Forest University, reports WXII.…

    Maya Angelou had informed her staff she did NOT want to be resuscitated in the event of her death … this according to the caretaker who called 911. Read More

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special Silk Mix music and poetry tribute. Your favorite poems put to music, click the links below to hear!…

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special musical and poetry tribute. Your favorite poems put to music, click the links below to hear! For…

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I remember clearly when I first discovered the writings of Maya Angelou. It was around the same time I discovered James Baldwin. I was a…

For years I’ve tried to explain why there’s nothing like live radio, black live radio in particular. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t live in…