Famous faces such as Queen Elizabeth II and Oprah Winfrey have shared pearls of wisdom over the years, here are some of our ...

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.

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Fans of Maya Angelou are remembering the poet laureate ... She sang gospel songs, recited favorite works and shared her own life lessons -- including the importance of laughter.

Angelou rose above the challenges of her life, inspiring and empowering others with her stories and lessons of resilience. Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St.

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 ...

Maya Angelou, renowned author ... Whether in speeches, interviews, or in her own writing, Dr. Angelou offered some beautiful advice on living life to the fullest. She died in 2014, but her ...