A poet, memoirist, activist, and educator, Maya Angelou's life story is evidence of resilience, courage, and the written word. From her humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to her rise as one of ...

While a sophomore in high school, one of my best friends sent me a letter. It contained just two sentences: You have got to hear a song called “Grandma’s Hands,” by Bill Withers, and you’ve got to ...

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” (– Gather Together in My Name ...

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According to Maya Angelou, creativity is akin to a muscle that grows stronger through use. She suggested that constant ...

Tucked into the Miami neighborhood of Overtown is the Historic Ward Rooming House. It was where blacks and Native Americans could stay, and sleep safely, during the segregation era. It is fitting that ...

The world has bid goodbye today to Maya Angelou, 86, whose autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings led her to become one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. Subscribe to ...