Happy Birthday to the late, great mother of wisdom, Ms. Maya Angelou. The writer, poet and singer would have been 97 years old today, and thankfully she left behind such brilliant works for us to still feed on today. Read the great laureate’s best advice inside. “Thank God for you maya Angelou for all the positive things […]
Stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson has graced platforms like 'Last Comic Standing,' 'Upload,' and numerous late-night talk shows. Her humor is centered in real-life experiences, often touching on race, identity, and society, making her the perfect choice to host a night dedicated to Black excellence.
Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.
According to the award-winning actress, Angelou receiving recognition in any capacity is the poet's rightful honor. Still, America can and should do more to highlight the Black women who've enriched our country's history.
The American Women Quarters program's coins donning Maya Angelou are being distributed.
The 2022 American Women Quarters Program Coins will honor five extraordinary women who contributed to American culture.
Madame Noire explores a past interview of Maya Angelou from the book Black Women Writers at Work about how she felt protest was "inherently" linked to the things she produced. As it relates, we also discuss how Black women, such as Stacey Abrams, exemplify that ethos through their own groundbreaking work and successes.
After saying "Still...I RISE" without giving credit to Maya Angelou in a post about stay positive during the pandemic, influencer and author Rachel Hollis had some explaining to do to plenty of upset people on social media.
Millions of people around the world have been inspired by the beautiful language and storytelling that Maya Angelou’s legacy left behind. Her books, poetry and her enigmatic and open personality made her a beloved mother of Black women who saw their stories in her own. One of those women is Oprah Winfrey. The two shared […]
Charing says, as Black women, we are neither saints nor sinners. We are both as well as everything we choose to be in between.
Dr. Maya Angelou's words can soften the toughest heart and heal the broken. To kick off Women's History Month we're honoring one our favorite mothers.