“Maya” was a childhood nickname bestowed upon her by her brother. “Angelou” was inspired by the last name of her Greek-American first husband, Tosh Angelos. 2. SHE WAS IN LOVE WITH LANGUAGE, BUT SPENT ...

I tried to copy Maya’s fluid voice early on but failed miserably. But because of her I found my own… RIP Maya Angelou and thank u – @QtipTheAbstract And we have lost our wisest woman – the maker of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Today is the final day of Black History Month and we are highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou and her family. She became the first Black woman to be featured on ...

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 ...

The ESSENCE community was saddened to learn about the passing of the great Dr. Maya Angelou. Many of our readers took to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to share their beautiful tributes to ...

Poet and essayist Maya Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86, her publisher, Random House, has confirmed. Winston-Salem, N.C., Mayor Allen Joines told WFMY News 2 that Angelou's caregiver found her ...