Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maya Angelou, an influential visual poet, and civil rights activist, remains a cornerstone in Black history. Her work inspires ...

Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

Dr. Maya Angelou, the African-American author, poet and civil rights activist has died at the age of 86. Scott Pelley reports on her life. May 28, 2014 03:37 Maya Angelou, author of "I Know Why the ...