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  1. Cindy Crawford Talks Love, Loss on Oprah's 'Master Class'

    Mon, 11 Mar 2013

    inside look at her life last night on Oprah's "Master Class." The model joined a roster of past guests who included Maya Angelou , Jay-Z and Diane Sawyer. Nothing was off-limits, as Crawford addressed her relationships, career and even the

  2. Guess Who Made the NRA 'Anti-Gun' List?

    Wed, 6 Feb 2013

    Latino-advocacy organization National Council of La Raza and the American Civil Liberties Union are both on the list, as are poet Maya Angelou and actor Matt Damon. The NRA also thinks that funnywoman Ellen Degeneres and deceased director Nora Ephron, the brains

  3. Richard Blanco: First Latino, Gay Man Selected as Inaugural Poet

    Wed, 9 Jan 2013

    of just incredible gratitude and love," he said in an interview with NPR . Renowned poets such as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou has previously served the role. In the next 11 days, Blanco will write an original poem and recite it at the public

  4. Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

    Wed, 9 May 2012

    house. Banana, sour cream and eggs are blended in a food processor for a smooth bread without any lumps of banana. Maya Angelou 's Original Joe's Sausage, Eggs, and Greens Any hearty greens you have on hand work great for this dish. (Spinach

  5. April 4: Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassinated 1968

    Wed, 4 Apr 2012

    initiative prohibited the production, possession and use of chemical weapons by all nations. Famous Birthdays 1928 Maya Angelou 1932 Clive Davis 1964 David Cross 1965 Robert Downey Jr. 1972 Jill Scott 1973 David Blaine 1974 Dave Mirra 1976 James

  6. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered by Obama, King Center Releases Trove of Personal Notes

    Mon, 16 Jan 2012

    delivered two months before he was killed, discussing how he would want to be remembered. Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou , a leading critic of the paraphrasing, has said that the out-of-context quote makes King sound like "an arrogant

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  1. Cate Edwards' 'Joyous' Wedding Day

    Mon, 24 Oct 2011

    is the big one in the middle," Edwards explained to People. Edwards also included one of her mother's favorite Maya Angelou poems, which was read during the service. Close friend Jennifer Palmieri said Elizabeth Edwards could be felt throughout

  2. Salazar: MLK Memorial Misquote ‘An Area of Concern’

    Thu, 6 Oct 2011

    I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness” – was paraphrased and taken out of context. Poet Maya Angelou says it makes the civil rights leader look like an “arrogant twit.” A Washington Post op-ed says the mistake will

  3. LeAnn Rimes Finds a Friend in Maya Angelou

    Wed, 5 Oct 2011

    LeAnn Rimes and Maya Angelou at Angelou's home. Here are two people you probably didn’t picture sharing a bottle of wine together: LeAnn Rimes and Maya Angelou . The country singer sat down with the acclaimed author in Angelou

  4. Controversy Over King Memorial Inscription Isn't the First

    Fri, 2 Sep 2011

    Poet and author Maya Angelou 's criticism of one of the inscriptions on the Martin Luther King Memorial isn't the first flap over a national monument. King's

  5. Maya Angelou Upset Over MLK Memorial Inscription

    Thu, 1 Sep 2011

    MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images Poet Maya Angelou says the inscription on the newly unveiled Martin Luther King , Jr. Memorial makes the civil rights leader look like an “arrogant

  6. Maria Shriver, Aretha Franklin Appear at Oprah Winfrey's Star-Studded Send-Off

    Wed, 18 May 2011

    promotion of literacy and education. According to the show, 64,688 children attended school because of Winfrey. Poet Maya Angelou 's recitation of an original work -- a narrative of Winfrey's past -- accompanied by soft piano music from Alicia

  7. HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ “GOOD MORNING AMERICA,” MAY 2 – MAY 6

    Fri, 29 Apr 2011

    free diets: are they bad for our kids? THURSDAY, MAY 5 – Dr. Oz reports on hidden calories in a family’s diet; Maya Angelou (“Great Food, All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart”); revenge plastic surgery; product testing: man vs. machine

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  1. Arias Quotes Maya Angelou on Twitter

    Tue, 28 May 2013

    again not shying away from the spotlight. The convicted murderer took to twitter monday, this time quoting author maya angelou . When you learn, teach, she tweeted. When you get, give. What arias is getting this morning, support prosecutor

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    spotlight. The convicted murderer took to twitter monday, this time quoting author maya angelou . When you learn, teach, she tweeted. When you get, give. What arias is getting this morning, support prosecutor a growing chorus of
  2. Maya Angelou Blasts MLK Memorial

    Fri, 2 Sep 2011

    The opening of a new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial Washington has stirred up some controversy. Famed poet Maya Angelou blasted the monument after a quote was paraphrase Angelou who consulted on the project. Says the quote makes the civil

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    Luther King Jr. memorial Washington has stirred up some controversy. Famed poet Maya Angelou blasted the monument after a quote was paraphrase Angelou who consulted on the project. Says the quote makes the civil rights leaders
  3. Maya Angelou Honors Lost Lives

    Mon, 28 May 2007

    Maya Angelou reads the letters and notes of fallen soldiers.

  4. Cooking With Maya Angelou

    Thu, 5 May 2011

    Doctor Maya Angelou has a new cook book is called great food all day long splendidly eat smart. And you know what that's just what I did when I

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    Doctor Maya Angelou has a new cook book is called great food all day long -- splendidly eat smart. And you know what that's just
  5. Maya Angelou's Milestone

    Sun, 30 Mar 2008

    The renowned poet and author celebrates her 80th birthday and magnificent career

  6. Shock and Grief Around the Country

    Sat, 15 Dec 2012

    other at candlelight vigils overnight, many celebrities took to social media to express their condolences. Among them maya angelou , who tweeted, our country is grieving, each child who has been slaughtered belongs to each of us. And each slain

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    many celebrities took to social media to express their condolences. Among them maya angelou , who tweeted, our country is grieving, each child who has been slaughtered belongs to each of us. And each slain adult is
  7. Hidden America: Children Caught in Chicago Gang War Crossfire

    Thu, 18 Oct 2012

    want to stop. They not listening. Reporter: Children who say they just want a future, too. I actually like reading maya angelou , like, I like how she wrote "i know why the caged bird sings." I want to be a police officer or a doctor

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    who say they just want a future, too. I actually like reading maya angelou , like, I like how she wrote "i know why the caged bird sings." I want to be a police officer or a
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