Dr. Maya Angelou

Still We Write: Dr. Mahogany L. Browne Says Poetry Is a Way Back to the Soul

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the poet, educator, and cultural worker reflected on lineage, memory, and why Black writing must stay honest, tender, and unbent.
04/28/2026

This Week In Good Black News: Barack And Michelle Obama Celebrate 31 Years Of Marriage, Laphonza Butler Becomes The Third Black Woman U.S. Senator And Leslie Odom Jr. Returns To Broadway

Plus, an NBA icon continues to break records off the court.
10/06/2023
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Maya Angelou's Son, Guy Johnson, Dies At 77

He ‘passed away peacefully' at home.
02/18/2022

'Everything Black' Presented by Ford

A daily reminder of African-American contributions to our world.
02/01/2022

Five Books To Read About Black Celebrities Who Have Gone Too Soon

From Tupac to Maya Angelou, these books celebrate the lives and legacies of these unforgettable figures.
10/27/2021
Elevate Your Mind!

15 Books Every Black Woman Should Read

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Dr. Maya Angelous

Dr. Maya Angelou’s Greatest Words of Wisdom

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