They all showed off their talents at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The theme: How youth keep cultural traditions ...

Maya Angelou wrote fearless truths that challenged silence and sparked change. Here are 8 powerful lessons from her words that still resonate.

Ms. Angelou’s long career has spanned over 50 years and includes seven published autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and slew of plays, movies, and television shows.

Though we have lost a mother and a friend, Maya Angelou's spirit and influence will endure for generations. In an ESSENCE tribute, 11 luminaries salute our treasured heroine and recall dear ...

The poet Maya Angelou remains beloved more than a decade after her death. Yet few lift up the power of her voice in the anti-rape movement.

Maya Angelou monument unveiled in San Francisco San Francisco is honoring the late poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou. A new monument was unveiled at the citys main library on Thursday.

Spanish is spoken by more than 550 million around the world. If you’re looking for a fabulous baby name of Spanish descent, ...

The childhood home of Maya Angelou, Stamps was one of the more prosperous communities of southwestern Arkansas in the late 20th century, although it has seen some decline in the 21st century.

Today, Poet and Activist Maya Angelou would be 96. On her posthumous birthday, we remember her words of wisdom.

12:36 – On how Angelou’s role in “Roots” cemented her position as the matriarch of Black American art 13:51 – Memories of Angelou as a grandmotherly figure in Gossett’s life 15:15 ...

On April 23, 2014, director John Singleton reflected upon coming to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on his film "Poetic Justice," and how Angelou ...

John Singleton came to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on "Poetic Justice." On April 23, 2014, director John Singleton reflected upon coming to Maya Angelou for guidance while working on ...