Sara Bareilles set the tone for a somber few moments at the Emmy Awards on Monday evening. Singing ‘Smile’ as tribute was paid to those in and surrounding the industry who passed away this year, including Paul Walker, Philip Seymour…
Maya Angelou Remembered With Beautiful Words
Maya Angelou touched the lives of many who spoke at her memorial service on Saturday at Wake Forest University. The university is where she taught for 32 years as Dr. Angelou, though she never graduated from college. During her lifetime…
Oprah Winfrey Remembers Maya Angelou
Oprah Winfrey is one of millions mourning the loss of prolific author and poet, Maya Angelou. When news outlets began reporting Angelou’s death on Wednesday, May 28, many celebrities, public figures, dignitaries and fans took to social media with dedicatory posts about the I Know…
Nikki Giovanni Remembers the Incredible Maya Angelou
Poet, author and professor Nikki Giovanni remembered the renowned poet and activist Maya Angelou — who died Wednesday at her home — during an NPR broadcast Thursday. “I don’t know anybody, and I really don’t, who has gotten as much…
Maya Angelou’s Death: Celebs React On Twitter
Maya Angelou lived a happy and successful life. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning more than fifty years. Angelou touched…