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Roxane Gay, Dawnshaeé Reid and Raquel Willis share why Black artists are important, the impact of Black literature and the books they just can’t put down.

The poet and author of 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' constantly tackled new roles, including streetcar conductor, dancer and journalist.

Concerned citizens have requested Dorchester school district 2 officials remove hundreds of books from library shelves, even though it violates policy.

Witness Charlie Parker’s "Yardbird" live with Indianapolis Opera.

“If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn”; witness Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD live with Indianapolis Opera.

Following is how Wikipedia describes the theme of Maya Angelou’s autobiographical novel, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: “Those without freedom suffer through imprisonment.

Concerned Citizens for Education wants more than 150 books removed from Dorchester District Two schools. Ban would be largest in recent SC history, ACLU says.

MARTINSBURG — Throughout February, Bee Line Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has conducted a series of activities to honor the contributions of African Americans to the

Maya Angelou's legacy of grace and second chances inspires the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools, offering second chances to at-risk D.C. youth.

Madras Middle School celebrated Black History Month on Tuesday with a program featuring music, dance, poetry and a speaker from Decatur, Georgia.