Maya Angelou

Dr. Maya Angelou may be gone, but her legacy lives on. ESSENCE shares 17 unforgettable quotes from the legendary writer.

The Poetry Foundation, publisher of POETRY magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.

This year, we're taking a look back at the women who helped us get to where we are today. From early activists and suffragists to modern-day politicians and CEOs, the accomplishments of these women helped pave the way for all who came after them.

A list of books recommended by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, including work by Alice Walker, Charles Dickens, Langston Hughes and Louisa May Alcott.

A list of books recommended by American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, including work by Alice Walker, Charles Dickens, Langston Hughes and Louisa May Alcott.

The public life of Maya Angelou, who has died at eighty-six, spanned decades and included countless honors.

Maya Angelou

The women of the civil rights movement used dress and presentation as a convincing and history-making form of protest.

A renaissance woman who approached her work with glee and fervor, Dr. Maya Angelou was the true example of a life well-lived. As we celebrate her what would have been her 88th birthday, here are 11 surprising facts about Maya Angelou's extraordinary journey.