In this sensitively rendered biography of Maya Angelou (1928–2014), the Roops describe how, early in life, “Words whirled and stories spun in Maya’s head and off her lips.” After she ...

American icon Maya Angelou was a celebrated writer ... records show that he watched the film version of Angelou’s autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings while in jail.

Maya Angelou achieved enough during her extraordinary life to fill seven autobiographies. Her unique career – which included work as a dancer, singer, actress, composer, activist, teacher ...

The US Treasury has minted coins featuring poet Maya ... Monday. Angelou - an author and social activist - died in 2014 at the age of 86. She shot to fame with her ground-breaking autobiography ...

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis legend has been recognized as one of the most iconic female pioneers in history. According to a recent survey, Maya Angelou, known for her roles as a writer, poet, actor, ...