Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86, and some may not realize the impact the poet laureate had on Oprah Winfrey’s life. On numerous occasions, Oprah has mentioned how influential Angelou has been ...

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Oprah Winfrey is currently experiencing a full-circle moment as a producer on the musical adaptation of The Color Purple. Originating the role of Sofia in the original 1985 film (despite her $35,000 ...

Oprah Winfrey will air a night-long tribute to the late Dr Maya Angelou on her OWN channel this Sunday (June 1). OWN has altered its regular schedule to mark the passing of the acclaimed author, who ...

Oprah Winfrey is saying goodbye to her "mentor, mother/sister, and friend" Maya Angelou. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Winfrey said the woman she has known since her 20's was "there for ...

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 7 (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama and media magnate Oprah Winfrey will be among the speakers honoring poet, author and civil rights champion Maya Angelou at a private ...

WASHINGTON -- In the midst of talking black history with Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou breaks out singing a hymn a cappella. The acclaimed poet and author wants to show Keys, a New ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A perfect mix of music, poetry, gospel and praise filled Wake Forest University's Wait Chapel Saturday morning. It was the only way to honor American icon, Dr. Maya ...

Howard University Professor Eleanor Traylor, poet Nikki Giovanni, first lady Michelle Obama, Postmaster General Megan Brennan, Oprah Winfrey and artist Ross Rossin at the Maya Angelou “forever stamp” ...

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(AP) In the midst of talking black history with Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys, Maya Angelou breaks out singing a hymn. The acclaimed poet and author wants to show Keys what lining out sounds like.