Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86, and some may not realize the impact the poet laureate had on Oprah Winfrey’s life. On numerous occasions, Oprah has mentioned how influential Angelou has been ...

Howard University Professor Eleanor Traylor, poet Nikki Giovanni, first lady Michelle Obama, Postmaster General Megan Brennan, Oprah Winfrey and artist Ross Rossin at the Maya Angelou “forever stamp” ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Maya Angelou liked to say that people will forget what you said or did in your life, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Former President Bill Clinton, first lady ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 7 (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama and media magnate Oprah Winfrey will be among the speakers honoring poet, author and civil rights champion Maya Angelou at a private ...

WASHINGTON -- In the midst of talking black history with Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou breaks out singing a hymn a cappella. The acclaimed poet and author wants to show Keys, a New ...

Oprah Winfrey is saying goodbye to her "mentor, mother/sister, and friend" Maya Angelou. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Winfrey said the woman she has known since her 20's was "there for ...

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 ...