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Maya Angelou’s poem Still I Rise remains a triumphant anthem of transcendence over adversity. Now, a documentary about her life embracing that theme is scheduled to debut nationwide Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. on PBS. American Masters – Maya Angelou:...

In a Black History Month special, we remember the life and legacy of the legendary poet, playwright, civil rights activist, Maya Angelou. Now, for the first time, a documentary chronicles her remarkable life. Black History Month special, we remember...

“THE ASIAN, THE HISPANIC, THE JEW, the African, the Native American, the Sioux, the Catholic, the Muslim, the French, the Greek, the Irish, the Rabbi, the Priest, the Sheikh, the Gay, the Straight, the Preacher, the Privileged, the Homeless, the Teacher...

"WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young and other notables joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the Dr. Maya Angelou Forever Stamp today. The ceremony took place before a capacity crowd at Washington, DC...

Historian and author Carter Godwin Woodson is credited as the father of Black History Month. Woodson first collaborated with the prominent minister Rev. Jesse E. Moorland to create a weeklong program with the purpose to bring African-American history...