Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.

A 10-part public television series created by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968, exploring the influence of African American culture on contemporary American society.

Episode 4 of a 10-part TV series made by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968. Episode 4 of a 10-part TV series made by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968 called Blacks, Blues, Black!, which examines the ...

Episode 7 of a 10-part TV series made by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968. Episode 7 of a 10-part TV series made by Dr. Maya Angelou for KQED in 1968 called Blacks, Blues, Black!, which examines the ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A perfect mix of music, poetry, gospel and praise filled Wake Forest University's Wait Chapel Saturday morning. It was the only way to honor American icon, Dr. Maya ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WJBF – Did you know that before Dr. Maya Angelou became the world-renown poet, she was a journalist in Ghana? However, here is a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Maya Angelou, an icon of American literature, has left an indelible mark on history, particularly Black history, with her powerful words and insightful storytelling. Her works ...