Maya Angelou

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9:35pm Jan 10, 2022

National National Economy

The poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter

by Jonathan Franklin

The Maya Angelou design is the first quarter in the "American Women Quarters Program" — a four-year program that will feature prominent women in U.S. history.
3:52pm Oct 08, 2021

Women Women Education

Maya Angelou, other women will be celebrated on new U.S. coins

by Keri Brown

Poet, actress, author, and activist Maya Angelou will be honored on U.S. coins.
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12:00pm Oct 07, 2021

National National Economy

Maya Angelou, Sally Ride and other trailblazing women will be featured on U.S. coins

by Rachel Treisman

For a limited time beginning next year, the U.S. Mint will issue quarters honoring women from history. The first batch celebrates icons in civil rights, politics, humanities and science.
10:31am Apr 20, 2021

Education Education

Wake Forest University Establishes 'Maya Angelou Artist-In-Residence Award'

by Neal Charnoff

Wake Forest University has established a new award inspired by the late author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.
8:53am Jul 26, 2018

Race Race

The HistoryMakers Brings The Black Experience Home To The Piedmont

by David Ford

A national video and oral archive that celebrates African-American history is coming to the Triad.

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3:54pm Feb 16, 2017

Education Education

Wake Forest Dedicates Building In Memory Of Maya Angelou

by Keri Brown

Wake Forest University will honor the legacy of Maya Angelou on Friday. The campus community is dedicating a new residence hall in her memory.

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2:13pm Apr 24, 2016

Arts Arts

In Honor Of #NationalPoetryMonth: Your Favorite Poems About Food And Farming

by Maanvi Singh

Gastronomy and poetry are a natural pairing. After all, both provide necessary nourishment. We asked you to share your favorite selections about farming and food and gathered them up here.
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6:10pm Apr 09, 2015

Books Books Arts

USPS Picks Perfect Line For Maya Angelou Stamp — If Only It Were Hers

by Colin Dwyer

A limited-edition stamp from the U.S. Postal Service, which was intended to honor the late poet, bears a quote that was actually written by a different author.
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11:59am Nov 11, 2014

Books Books Arts

Book News: Battle Over Maurice Sendak's Book Collection Sparks A Lawsuit

by Colin Dwyer

The dispute centers on many of the late author's rare books, which a Philadelphia museum says are being withheld by Sendak's trustees. Also: Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy may be coming to HBO.
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7:51am Dec 13, 2013

Race Race

Angelou Remembers A Dear Friend

Dr. Maya Angelou recalls the kind spirit of a South African warrior.

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