From being abandoned by her parents at just four years old to becoming one of the 20th Century’s most iconic figures, Maya Angelou lived an extraordinary life ... it doesn't do a damn thing ...

From autobiographical works like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” to her plays and poetry, Angelou has wise words for nearly ...

Above all though, she said, “what stands out to me... about Maya Angelou ... life”. In the song Hey Mama from his hit 2005 album Late Registration, Kanye compares his mum to a book of poetry ...

Maya Angelou, renowned author ... Whether in speeches, interviews, or in her own writing, Dr. Angelou offered some beautiful advice on living life to the fullest. She died in 2014, but her ...

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer ... So here's a great piece of life advice we know Maya Angelou gave - because she's on video saying it to Oprah Winfrey.

Born Marguerite Johnson in 1928, Angelou's life journey ... "Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie," Maya Angelou unleashes a vibrant chorus of 38 poems. Each title acts as a social ...

Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. Dr. Angelou had a diverse career, spanning from civil rights activist to poet. Many were introduced to Dr. Angelou in 1993, when she read her poem "On the ...

The postcards found so far feature poems from feminist heroes such as Maya Angelou, Ann Drysdale and ... but it might just make someone’s day. Life can be hard, and it’s little acts of joy ...

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