Maya Angelou

Five Heartwarming Documentaries To Watch With The Family

From Tyler Perry to Michelle Obama, these films will move your soul.
11/21/2023
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10 Most Inspiring Authors And The Books They’ve Written That Will Totally Change Your Life

From “The Bluest Eye” to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” these brilliantly beautiful books deserve a permanent spot on your bookshelf.
03/30/2022

Maya Angelou’s Son, Guy Johnson, Dies At 77

He ‘passed away peacefully' at home.
02/17/2022

Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman to be Featured on a U.S. Quarter

The activist is the first to her coin unveiled as part of a series honoring women in American history.
01/11/2022

Five Books To Read About Black Celebrities Who Have Gone Too Soon

From Tupac to Maya Angelou, these books celebrate the lives and legacies of these unforgettable figures.
10/27/2021

US Mint Honors Maya Angelou And Other ‘Extraordinary’ American Women On New Quarters

Angelou will join a group of trailblazers.
10/13/2021
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Maya Angelou To Be Honored By The American Women Quarters Program

Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride will also be celebrated.
05/12/2021
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Mattel Reveals Maya Angelou Barbie Doll For Black History Month

“Our efforts include a commitment."
01/15/2021