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 ...

American activist Maya Angelou died in 2014, a new coin commemorates her legacy (Getty Images) A new quarter will feature civil rights activist Maya Angelou on it, making her the first Black woman to ...

WASHINGTON — The United States Mint said Monday it has begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program. Angelou, an American ...

There’s no question that Maya Angelou is one of the most prolific poets, authors and overall creators of the 20th century. Her life was a testament to the resilience Black women possess and she told ...

Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86, and some may not realize the impact the poet laureate had on Oprah Winfrey’s life. On numerous occasions, Oprah has mentioned how influential Angelou has been ...

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?,” ...

A report released by internal watchdogs at the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms allegations of widespread manipulation of wait times for veterans seeking a doctor's care; and, familiar faces ...