Maya Angelou

Wake Forest University celebrates Maya Angelou during National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, and Wake Forest University is paying homage to one of its most renowned literary leaders, Maya Angelou. Erin McCollum, a…

Arts

Angelou, Bearden featured in interview film to be shown at Reynolda House

Paul Garber

A 40-year-old interview between two major Black artists will be shown this month at Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Romare Bearden, a native of…

Women

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

Keri Brown

Poet, actress, author, and activist Maya Angelou will be honored on U.S. coins. The United States Mint is honoring the achievements of women who have had…

Education

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

Neal Charnoff

Wake Forest University has established a new award inspired by the late author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. The Maya Angelou…

Race

The HistoryMakers Brings The Black Experience Home To The Piedmont

David Ford

A national video and oral archive that celebrates African-American history is coming to the Triad. The organization The HistoryMakers has compiled more…

Education

Wake Forest Dedicates Building In Memory Of Maya Angelou

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. The famous…