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Maya Angelou
A Brief History of How Maya Angelou Influenced Hip Hop
By Nolan Feeney
Maya Angelou's Arkansas: Dignity and Poverty
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In Memoriam: Celebrating The Life of Poet Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Watch Maya Angelou Read 'Phenomenal Woman'
The poet reads her landmark poem this video which includes rare images of her as a young woman
By TIME Staff
May 28, 2014
Watch Maya Angelou's Most Powerful Quotes in 2 Minutes
A collection of the poet and author's most memorable speeches, poems and interviews
By Diane Tsai
May 28, 2014
A Guide to Maya Angelou's Most Beloved Books
The prolific poet and author passed away on May 28, 2014 at the age of 86. A look back at her most prominent works
By Megan Gibson
May 28, 2014
Watch Maya Angelou Read a Poem at Clinton's Inauguration
Angelou became the first black and first female inaugural poet in 1993, and her deep, majestic voice left an indelible mark
By Francesca Trianni
May 28, 2014
Advice From Maya Angelou: "Don't Trust People Who Don't Laugh"
The influential writer has died at age 86
By Lily Rothman
May 28, 2014
Celebrities Pay Tribute to Maya Angelou on Twitter
Notables from J.K. Rowling to Mary J. Blige commemorate the passing of the celebrated poet at 86
By TIME Staff
May 28, 2014
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