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Author. Leader. Visionary. Activist. These are just some of the titles that come to mind when I think about Dr. Maya Angelou.

Several Republicans claimed they voted against a post office honoring legendary author, activist and poet Maya Angelou because she allegedly supported Fidel Castro and communism.

Oprah Winfrey and entertainment legend Harry Belafonte, among others honored at Harvard University for their contributions to African American culture. Oprah also accepted a posthumous award for her good friend poet Maya Angelou who you may recall died earlier this year. As posted by, Blackamericaweb.com Click for more:http://blackamericaweb.com/2014/10/01/harvard-honors-oprah-and-harry-belafonte-with-du-bois-medal

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special ‘Still I Rise’ poetry tribute from India Arie, Keke Palmer, Jennerifer Lewis and more of your favorite celebrities.…

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The homegoing service for Dr. Maya Angelou is set for Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel. You can watch…

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Bo Porter, manager of the Houston Astros, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Friday to discuss MLB’s Civil Rights game, Beacon Awards luncheon honoring Maya Angelou…

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Kristal High from Politic365.com, economist and author Julianne Malveaux and political strategist Angela Rye joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share their memories and experiences with…

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special Silk Mix music and poetry tribute. Your favorite poems put to music, click the links below to hear!…

We’re celebrating the life of Dr. Maya Angelou with a special musical and poetry tribute. Your favorite poems put to music, click the links below to hear! For…

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I remember clearly when I first discovered the writings of Maya Angelou. It was around the same time I discovered James Baldwin. I was a…

For years I’ve tried to explain why there’s nothing like live radio, black live radio in particular. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t live in…