According to TMZ, Civil Rights Activist, Poet, and Author Maya Angelou died Wednesday morning (May 28th) in her Winston-Salem North Carolina home. According to officials, a police car and a  hearse were both seen outside Angelou’s home and two sources close to the family have confirmed her death. Angelou was 86 years old and had been […]

Maya Angelou will not attend the 2014 MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon, where she will be honored. Major League Baseball cited “health reasons” Friday in saying the…

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Below is one of the many tributes made for Mr. Nelson Mandela, since his passing on Thursday. See tribute by Maya Angelou: Source: NPR   Photo Credit: NewsOne Please, “LIKE” my new Facebook page, “The Angel of Inspiration” at www.facebook.com/theangelofinspiration and follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cecemcghee.

  Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928) is an American author and poet. She has published six autobiographies, five books of essays, several books of…

] Who knew Melissa Harris-Perry was a former student of Maya Angelou? This weekend the novelist, artist, activist and teacher spoke to the MSNBC host…

Maya Angelou on how the “Rainbows” in her life have helped her get through the most challenging times article courtesy of essence.com

Maya Angelou is surprised and both disappointed in rapper Common for using the “N-Word” in a song in which he also uses her poetry. The world renown and influential Pulitzer Prize-nominee feels very strongly about the usage of the negative term and has labeled it “vulgar and dangerous.” Janet Jackson Opens Up About The New […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maya Angelou is the latest prominent Black figure to voice reservations with the newly erected Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington D.C. Angelou, who consulted on the project, has an issue with a quote on the wall by the Tidal Basin of the memorial that reads: “I was a drum major for […]

Happy Birthday Wishes go out to Author, Producer, Poet and Phenomenal Woman Maya Angelou.  She celebrates 83 years on earth!  Peace and Blessings!

Maya Angelou is launching an unscripted lifestyle series with the Hallmark Channel. The 13-episode series is called The Spirit Table will feature the host and well-known guests sharing life stories and cooking. The show is slated for prime-time airing and is expected to be launched in early 2012. Love her. Black History Month: Maya Angelou

Today’s words of wisdom comes from Dr. Maya Angelou.  Dr. Maya Angelou is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. Hailed as a global renaissance woman, Dr. Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Dr. Angelou’s words and actions continue to […]

March honors and celebrates the many beautiful women all over the world who are doing amazing things 365 days a year! Women make the world go ’round.  We are Fabulous! We are Phenomenal!