Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St Louis MO and overcame many things in order to be a world famous published author.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated voices ... These poems are essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the depth and breadth of Angelou’s literary legacy.

Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires courage, resilience, and to be proud of your culture. This legacy makes ...

As an English major, I should be ashamed of my lack of knowledge about Maya Angelou. But I picked her autobiography/memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” off my classics list and ...

Maya Angelou achieved enough during her extraordinary ... Her mother told her to sit in the office reading Russian literature every day until they changed their minds. Angelou recalled doing ...