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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Maya Angelou’s iconic poem “Still I Rise” has had an impact on the world that will echo throughout ...

On Monday, the US Mint announced that a new quarter featuring the iconic poet, memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has begun shipping as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This ...

The US Mint has begun rolling out quarters featuring iconic African American poet and activist Dr. Maya Angelou, marking the first time a black woman has appeared on the coin. “Each time we redesign ...

As part of a new program to honor history-making American women, Dr. Maya Angelou will be featured on a new edition of the quarter set to be issued in January 2022. Maya Angelou reads “On The Pulse of ...

Artist Emily Damstra is behind the depiction of Angelou, as well as a forthcoming quarter featuring actress Anna May Wong. The Maya Angelou American Woman Quarter, designed by Emily Damstra and ...

If you’re running low on your quarter stash, now might be the coolest time to head to the bank to stock up. As announced by the U.S. Mint last fall, five pioneering American women will appear on the ...

The first coin in the American Women Quarters Program has been shipped, and it features poet and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. “It is my honor to present our Nation’s first circulating coins dedicated to ...

The U.S. Mint recently began shipping out a new series of quarters, including ones featuring writer Maya Angelou, making her the first Black woman to ever appear on a quarter. The new coin is part of ...

Maya Angelou and Anna May Wong are among the women featured on quarters in 2022. Americans will soon be seeing the face of the late Maya Angelou on U.S. quarters. On Monday, the United States Mint ...