From being abandoned by her parents at just four years old to becoming one of the 20th Century’s most iconic figures, Maya Angelou lived an extraordinary life at breakneck speed. Her story is as ...

On what would have been the writer and activist’s 90th birthday, we look back at some of her most life-affirming quotes. The writer, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou would have ...

We can spiral into fear and worry during challenging times, or we can use the situation to strengthen us. Here are seven ...

Life doesn't come without its fair share of ... Washington Irving and Maya Angelou, who notably said, “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated,” and Lyndon B.

Take a look back at the life and career of award-winning writer, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, born on April 4, 1928, who left her mark on the world thanks to her celebrated body of ...

There are also short quotes to jot down in a card for ... but they will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful ...

On Tuesday, legendary writer Maya Angelou died ... emerge in the 20th century, Angelou was a poet, playwright, and great orator. WSJ's Lee Hawkins reflects on her life and legacy.

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 ...