Dr. Maya Angelou’s Hallmark Collection: Poetry in Every Hand
Dr. Maya Angelou had her own line of Hallmark greeting cards. Anticipating possible criticism for being involved in a commercial enterprise, she said, “If I’m America’s poet, or one of…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Directing and Broadway Nominations
Dr. Maya Angelou was the first black woman director in Hollywood, but she was also an actress on Broadway where she was twice nominated for a Tony award, the first…
Advice Voiced by Dr. Maya Angelou
Wisdom and advice voiced by Dr. Maya Angelou: "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
The Prolific Dr. Maya Angelou
The prolific and incredible Dr. Maya Angelou wrote poetry, plays, movies, television shows, and seven autobiographies. Seven. She was presented with dozens of awards, and over 50 honorary degrees!
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Writing Ritual
Dr. Maya Angelou had an interesting ritual she would engage in when writing, and she was prolific. The ritual included a bottle of sherry, a deck of cards, legal pads,…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Advice
Advice offered by Dr. Maya Angelou: "Try and be a rainbow on someone's cloud."
Dr. Maya Angelou: Self-Forgiveness
In 1995, Maya Angelou said, "I wrote about my experiences because I thought too many people tell young folks, 'I never did anything wrong. Who, Moi? – never I. I…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Inspiring Thoughts
Dr. Maya Angelou always had thoughts to inspire. One example: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
The Wise Words of Dr. Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou said in 1989, "Nothing so frightens me as writing, but nothing so satisfies me. It's like a swimmer in the [English] Channel: you face the stingrays and waves…
Thriving with Passion, Compassion, Humor, and Style: Lessons from Dr. Maya Angelou
Imagine the soothing voice of Maya Angelou declaring, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some…