Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St Louis MO and overcame many things in order to be a world famous published author.

Few individuals have left an impact as great as Maya Angelou across so many sectors. Best known for her autobiographical ...

On Tuesday, legendary writer Maya Angelou died ... emerge in the 20th century, Angelou was a poet, playwright, and great orator. WSJ's Lee Hawkins reflects on her life and legacy.

From being abandoned by her parents at just four years old to becoming one of the 20th Century’s most iconic figures, Maya Angelou lived an extraordinary life at breakneck speed. Her story is as ...