*Rarely is a life lived which endures so much pain and yet speaks so beautifully of joy. When Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” was published back in the year 1969, it ...

Maya Angelou inspired the nation with her autobiographies and poetry. The legendary author died at 86 in her North Carolina home. Watch a report from ABC's Linsey Davis above.

AP Photo/ Gerald Herbert In honor of the life of author and poet Maya Angelou, we look back at some words of wisdom we can all relate to. Angelou died May 28.

Maya Angelou told the truth — and the world wasn’t ready for it. Her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, revealed the pain of racism, abuse, and silence, giving a voice to millions who’d felt ...

October marks Black History Month in Britain, and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of some essential reading by Black ...

An intimate group of advisory board members and supporters of the Celebrate! Maya Project came together Oct. 9 for the ...

See photos from the life of famed poet and author Maya Angelou, died Wednesday at the age of 86 in North Carolina.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Barbie has added to its collection of female role models by releasing a doll inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou. According to Barbie's website, "The Inspiring Women™ Series pays ...