“If I had my druthers, I’d rather be born black, American, female and in the 20th century. And I was. What luck I have,” said Maya Angelou in 2010. Suggested Reading How Trump’s Power is Crumbling and ...

Maya Angelou reads a poem during the inauguration of Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1993. Credit - Larry Morris—The Washington Post via Getty Images The flattening of Angelou in the ...

Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet and activist, overcame a challenging childhood to become an influential voice. Her life exemplified resilience and the power of self-belief. Angelou's enduring wisdom ...