Dr. Maya Angelou Spoke Her Truth through Art and Activism
Jan 3, 2022 · Maya Angelou's impact can be seen throughout the Smithsonian. She was the honorary chair of the National Campaign for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African …
Maya Angelou: Art and Activism - The Nation
Apr 4, 2024 · Maya Angelou, born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., was a beloved American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. Check out all installments in the OppArt series. We …
The Art of Fiction No. 119 - The Paris Review
A large audience, predominantly women, was on hand, filling indeed every seat, with standees in the back . . . a testament to Maya Angelou’s drawingpower. Close to the stage was a small …
Maya Angelou: Legacy of an Artist - KQED
Jan 20, 2017 · Maya Angelou was an artist who wasn’t held back by disciplines, mediums or politics. During her 86 years she redefined the memoir with her book, I Know Why The Caged …
Maya Angelou | Biography, Books, Poems, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 22, 2024 · Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and actress whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression. She is perhaps …
Biography of Maya Angelou - National Museum of African Art
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, 1970 – On February 26, 1995, Bantam Books congratulated Maya Angelou for being the first African-American to be the longest-running (2 years) on The …
Maya Angelou - Wikipedia
Maya Angelou (/ ˈ æ n dʒ ə l oʊ / ⓘ AN-jə-loh; [1] [2] born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She …
Dr. Maya Angelou Monument | San Francisco Arts Commission
Sep 19, 2024 · “Portrait of a Phenomenal Woman” by artist Lava Thomas honors Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) in recognition of her many accomplishments as a literary artist and a civil …
The Art Collection of Maya Angelou - Swann Galleries
On September 15, 2015, Swann Galleries' African-American Fine Art department will offer The Art Collection of Maya Angelou, with works from Dr. Angelou's private collection–much of which …
Maya Angelou: Poet, Playwright, Author, Activist
Photo by Paul Morigi/AP for the National Portrait Gallery. In collaboration with Smithsonian colleagues from the National Museum of African Art, the National Portrait Gallery hosted an …