Maya Angelou
On Maya Angelou: The Quietude In Criticism
Even after 40 years, hip-hop is still an adolescent in American culture. Our leaders are just approaching middle age and the entire breadth of what we do still is still…
What Would Maya Do? (By J. Ivy)
Renowned poet and author J. Ivy reflects on the life lessons of lyrical legend Maya Angelou Today the world took a deep breath, paused, and smiled at what she left…
Vixen Exclusive: Tika Sumpter Remembers Maya Angelou
Silence echoed all over the world with the passing of Maya Angelou. As the reality of her death sank in, it felt as if we all lost our fairy grandmother because despite…
Remembering Maya Angelou On Film And TV
May 28, 2014 will be remembered as the day an American legend left us. Maya Angelou was a titan of strength and creativity for the entirety of her life, and her passing…
9 Songs That Salute Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s influence on the culture goes deeper than rap. Thus, many singers and MCs have cited the literary icon in their songs or used her poems as theme anthems…
Maya Angelou Passes Away At 86
Maya Angelou, a renowned poet, actress and author, passed away Wednesday (May 28) near her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was 86. “She’d been very frail…
15 Of Maya Angelou’s Most Inspiring Quotes
Renowned poet and author, Maya Angelou, passed away Wednesday morning (May 28) near her North Carolina home, leaving the world with more than enough words to keep her…
10 Celebrities with Honorary Degrees
On Friday (May 31), Oprah Winfrey passed down her wisdom to Harvard University’s graduating class as commencement speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. “It doesn’t…
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide
She listens to all your problems, bakes a mean pound cake, and can dance like no other. That’s why your mother is number one in your life and have become hard pressed to…