American icon Maya Angelou was a celebrated writer ... records show that he watched the film version of Angelou’s autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings while in jail.

Maya Angelou achieved enough during her extraordinary life to fill seven autobiographies. Her unique career – which included work as a dancer, singer, actress, composer, activist, teacher ...

Having suffered from heart problems for some time, Angelou passed away at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., this morning at age 86. We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the ...

The US Treasury has minted coins featuring poet Maya ... Monday. Angelou - an author and social activist - died in 2014 at the age of 86. She shot to fame with her ground-breaking autobiography ...

Renowned author and poet Maya ... morning. Angelou reportedly canceled an appearance earlier this week due to poor health. Angelou was known for her civil rights activism and her autobiography ...

LOUIS — A St. Louis legend has been recognized as one of the most iconic female pioneers in history. According to a recent survey, Maya Angelou, known for her roles as a writer, poet, actor, musician, ...