Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.

On this Women’s Day 2026, let’s take a look at 7 inspiring quotes by Maya Angelou that teach powerful life lessons. Learn ...

Poet and author Maya Angelou, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86, was best-known for her writing. But she lived many lives. From her stint as a calypso dancer to her civil rights activism, ...