Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman Featured On U.S. Quarter
"If you find yourself holding a Maya Angelou quarter, may you be reminded of her words, 'be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for…
Maya Angelou’s Story Is Making Its Way To Broadway
Gather your coins from now because the tale of a legend is making its way to Broadway. As a treat to fans of the late author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou, according to her…
Woman In Viral Maya Angelou Video Explains Controversial Moment
Last week, a viral video of Maya Angelou sparked a debate surrounding courtesy ethics on Twitter. Following the clickable moment, Kim Watts, the young woman featured in…
Maya Angelou’s 10 Greatest Quotes On Life And Love
On what would have been Maya Angelou’s 91st birthday (April 4), people around the world are celebrating her life, which coincidentally begins at the start of U.S…
Karrine Steffans On Oprah Winfrey’s Childhood: “She Was A Hoe”
Karrine “Superhead” Steffans has caused many to raise their eyebrows when she took to Twitter Sunday (March 7) to draw a comparison between how some women have used the…
Nicki Minaj Recites Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” Passage During Concert
Maya Angelou’s iconic poem, “Still I Rise” will forever speak to generations to come. The timeless passage boasts stanzas of confidence and pride. Now in 2015, those…
Fail Of The Week: Maya Angelou’s Forever Stamp Features Another Author’s Quote
The United States Postal Service is honoring the late Dr. Maya Angelou with her own Forever Stamp. Unfortunately, the quote alongside Angelou’s image doesn’t quite…
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye: Celebrity Deaths of 2014
2014 was a heart breaking year as celebrity deaths plagued the year. We said goodbye to some of our favorite celebrities from iconic Hollywood legends to young pioneers…
Vixen Boombox: Maya Angelou ‘Harlem Hopscotch’
Iconic American writer, poet, actor, dancer, director, composer and lecturer Dr. Maya Angelou is set to release a unique album blending her lyrics with modern hip-hop <a id="itxthook0"…