by nick | Jan 17, 2022 | In The News
The legendary author and poet, who died in 2014, is the first featured in a series of new quarters issued by the U.S. Mint. The United States Mint recently began shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou, the first coins in its American Women Quarters...
by nick | Jan 11, 2022 | In The News
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) has begun shipping the first coins in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. These circulating quarters honoring Maya Angelou are manufactured at the Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver. Coins featuring additional...
by nick | Apr 22, 2021 | Thoughts
In memory of Dr. Maya Angelou, our family sends prayers of consolation and strength to Mr. George Floyd’s family. As well, we send prayers to communities and police departments across America for inclusivity and understanding. We are grateful for the effort to...
by nick | Sep 1, 2020 | Interview
June 24, 2013 Interviewed and written by Dr. Shanessa Fenner On the morning of our interview, the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou is busily working in her garden prior to our interview. She discusses her various leading African-American art sculptures, knock- out roses,...
by nick | Mar 4, 2020 | Newsletter
As I was growing I really didn’t understand who my mother was. It was a different time in the 1950s. Racism and sexism were practiced unapologetically. Rebellion and resistance were not part of the American Psyche. Patriotism and conformance to the law was the mode of...
