Dr. Maya Angelou, a living legend among us, has delivered a powerful, gripping tribute to Nelson Mandela on behalf of the American people. Released by…
When she was just 16 years old, Maya Angelou got pregnant with her son, Guy Johnson. At a time when teen mothers were often shamed and/or pushed into marrying the baby’s father, the now-literary icon and renowned poet had a support system many other teen moms lacked. Dr. Angelou’s own mother, Vivian Baxter, never shamed […]
Maya Angelou has canceled a planned appearance tomorrow at Butler University due to illness, a Butler University spokesman said today. Angelou, 85, was scheduled to speak as part of the Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. “Angelou was hospitalized briefly this week for an undisclosed ailment,” Butler spokesman Marc Allan said in an email. “She […]
For poet, author and activist Maya Angelou, age really is nothing but a number. At 84-years-old she’s best known for her world-renowned memoirs, and this…
Poet and novelist Maya Angelou will be in the Hoosier State later this year. Angelou will speak at Butler University as a part of their Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. The event is Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall. It’s free but you need a ticket to get in. Tickets […]
Maya Angelou is a long-time supporter and friend of President Barack Obama. The poet, activist and legend has never held back her strong support for the President. TJMS’ own Jacque Reid spoke with her this morning on why she views President Obama in such high regards, the importance of getting registered and having respect for […]
Maya Angelou is surprised and both disappointed in rapper Common for using the “N-Word” in a song in which he also uses her poetry. The world renown and influential Pulitzer Prize-nominee feels very strongly about the usage of the negative term and has labeled it “vulgar and dangerous.” Janet Jackson Opens Up About The New […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maya Angelou is the latest prominent Black figure to voice reservations with the newly erected Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. Angelou, who consulted on the project, has an issue with a quote on the wall by the Tidal Basin of the memorial that reads: “I was a drum major for […]
Maya Angelou is launching an unscripted lifestyle series with the Hallmark Channel. The 13-episode series is called The Spirit Table will feature the host and well-known guests sharing life stories and cooking. The show is slated for prime-time airing and is expected to be launched in early 2012. Love her. Black History Month: Maya Angelou
By Alexis Stodghill The all-black female comedy ensemble, Elite Delta Force 3, recently released a comedy sketch on Youtube called The Real Housewives of Civil Rights. The bit presents wives of civil rights leaders, including Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz, Maya Angelou, Winnie Mandela, as cast members on a Bravo-esque reality show. Marilyn Monroe […]
American writer, Maya Angelou survived a tough childhood and early adulthood to become a singer, actress, activist, and writer. In 1993, she came to much…
Amid the next crop of recipients to be awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama — a list that includes African-American luminaries such as Maya Angelou and Bill Russell — is a rather curious entry: George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States and the father of the man that President […]
