Wisdom from Dr. Maya Angelou
More wisdom from Maya Angelou: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Dr. Maya Angelou reciting her poem at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration
For the presidential inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1993, Maya Angelou recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning". This made her the first poet to make an inaugural recitation…
President Barack Obama Remembering & Celebrating the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou
"Over the course of her remarkable life, Maya Angelou was many things – an author, poet, civil rights activist, playwright, actress, director, composer, singer and dancer. But above all, she…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s 3-word secret
Dr. Maya Angelou's 3-word secret to living your best life: Just do right.
Dr. Maya Angelou, A Child Turned Mute
Hard to believe, but absolutely true: Maya Angelou had a hypnotic voice, and spoke eloquently, but as a child she turned mute for a period of five years! Incredibly she…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Unique Name
Maya Angelou was an important civil rights activist, also a popular poet, and American memoirist. She was born Marguerite Annie Johnson. As children, when her older brother would mention her…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Celebration of Life
Happy 95th birthday to Dr. Maya Angelou, the iconic American author, poet, and civil rights activist! In this video, we celebrate her life and legacy, and reflect on the impact…
Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation Encourages Everyone To “Celebrate Angelou Courage”
Join the celebration online or in person (Oakland, CA – March 31, 2023) – The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou is set to celebrate the 95th birthday of the late…
Dr. Maya Angelou Becomes 1st Black Woman Featured On US Quarters
The legendary author and poet, who died in 2014, is the first featured in a series of new quarters issued by the U.S. Mint. The United States Mint recently began…
United States Mint Begins Shipping First American Women Quarters™ Program Coins
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) has begun shipping the first coins in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. These circulating quarters honoring Maya Angelou are manufactured at the…