Wake Forest University has secured one of jazz music’s most distinguished voices for its 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence program, announcing that Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis
Literature serves as both mirror and window, reflecting lived experiences while offering glimpses into worlds beyond our own. The written word has a unique capacity
Throughout history, Black women have faced immense challenges and systemic oppression, yet they consistently rise above adversity. As we reflect on the recent 2024 presidential
Phylicia Rashad stands as a beacon of excellence in the entertainment industry, celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions as a Black actress on both stage and
In an emotionally charged episode of Equity in Focus, Kevin E. Hooks delves deep into the life of Mildred J. Mills, whose memoir, Daddy’s House:
A strong and healthy marriage is like a well-crafted poem, full of beauty, depth, and emotion. Just as Black poets use words to convey the
Mother’s Day is a day away, and you can’t go wrong with gifting a great book. Does your mom love a good story where she
April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate and enlighten, here is a list of 10 of the best and most influential Black poets of all-time.
April is National Poetry Month, a time to acknowledge the critical role poetry has played in our culture and literature. Now is the perfect time
America is recognizing an outstanding Black woman on its coinage. Fantastic poet, author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is now the first Black woman
Acclaimed poet and author Maya Angelou and astronaut Sally Ride will be memorialized on a new set of quarters scheduled to enter circulation next January.
Black women are criminally unrepresented in the publishing world. Despite this, Black women have written some of the most influential works of literature in American
As Black History month approaches, Mattel has unveiled Maya Angelou as the newest member of its Inspiring Women Collection. Angelou is only the 10th woman
Much like the Tom Joyners, Taraji P. Hensons and Samuel L. Jacksons of the world, historically Black colleges and universities have a special and permanent
Mega-entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd provides leaders with a model for tapping into their roots to drive success. Acting Up! Winning In Business and Life Using
There are few urban stars who haven’t been immortalized by the lens of Drexina Nelson. Sweet-natured with a camera-ready smile herself, Nelson started her career
Terisha Lee is a native of Kentucky and a Ph.D. candidate at St. Thomas University in Florida. As a speaker and researcher, Lee’s focus has
National Poetry Month is in full swing and wordsmiths from around the country are celebrating. Chicago represents a hub of poetry where some of the
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, author and teacher who touched the hearts of her fans with her words. She is best known for
Author, poet, memoirist, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou penned a poem so impactful and empowering it was #blackgirlmagic years before it became a trending hashtag.
