she stands up for all women.” ― Maya Angelou 2. "You don’t have to play masculine to be a strong woman." — Mary Elizabeth Winstead 3. "It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about ...

American icon Maya Angelou was a celebrated writer, poet ... look stronger… I've had people look past me because of the colour of my skin. I've had people overlook me because I was a woman.” ...

2. Phenomenal Woman This poem by Maya Angelou emphasises a message that true beauty goes beyond physical appearance. 3. Caged Bird This poem, which creates a contrast between a soaring bird and ...

As the hours tick down to 2015, here at Art Beat we offer a final look at some of the artists we lost over the last year, whose lives and legacies are worth another goodbye. Friends and family ...

The US Treasury has minted coins featuring poet Maya Angelou - the first black woman ever featured on the US 25-cent coin known as a quarter. Angelou, a poet and activist, was the first black ...

Part of the American Women Quarters Program, the new coin honors poet and activist Maya Angelou on the "tails" side. The "heads" portion still features the traditional bust of George Washington. Maya, ...

Maya Angelou is one of the most influential women of the modern age, and her story is heading to the Broadway stage. Angelou's son Guy Johnson is working alongside producers David Michael Rich, and J.