Maya Angelou, Rest in Peace

Pulitzer-prize winning author and poet Maya Angelou passed at 86 years young. Here's a celebratory look back at the brilliant life she lived.

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VIDEO: Maya Angelou, Heart of a Champion

VIDEO: Maya Angelou, Heart of a Champion

Earlier this year, the iconic poet and civil rights activist spoke to ESSENCE about race relations and the need for…

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