There are moments in life that seem small from the outside. A woman says no. She asks for equal pay. She sets a boundary. She ...

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.

In June 2023, we looked for evidence to confirm that celebrated author and poet Maya Angelou had once said or written the words, "Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option." ...

Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet and activist, overcame adversity to become an iconic voice. Her powerful writings on identity ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires ...

On Monday, the US Mint announced that a new quarter featuring the iconic poet, memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou has begun shipping as part of the American Women Quarters Program. This ...

Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world. The late writer, activist, and poet had a penchant for capturing the most precious moments of human ...

The new Maya Angelou quarter might be more than just a 25-cent piece of U.S. currency: The coin is helping to redefine what freedom looks like in America. The quarter, which launched in January as the ...

Renowned poet and activist Maya Angelou, celebrated for her resilience and powerful words, left an indelible mark on ...

Jesse Watters quoted Maya Angelou to support his theory that Democrats should go to the gym more to get manlier and feel better about themselves. On Monday’s episode of “The Five,” Watters talked ...

Faith Ringgold, “Maya’s Quilt of Life” (1989), acrylic on canvas with pieced fabric border (all images courtesy Swann Auction Galleries) The pieces in the auction are but a sample of Angelou’s ...

The Bay Area has had many lives. The Oakland novelist Leila Mottley shares books that paint a picture of the city that lives and breathes today. By Leila Mottley In his memoir, “What Have We Here?,” ...