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Last month Dr. Maya Angelou was honored at the National Portrait Gallery with her own portrait. During the festivities, Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,”  had…

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Ambassador Andrew Young joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the life, legacy and his personal thoughts about the legendary, iconic Dr. Maya Angelou.…

Dr. Maya Angelou–renowned author, screenwiter, actress and activist–died this morning around 8am in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She was 86. Dr. Angelou had countless accomplishments but is most known for penning the classic novel, “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings”.  Read the full story. Magic 95.9 Remembers Dr. Maya Angelou: Watch Dr. […]

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Journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Susan L. Taylor joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss how Dr. Maya Angelou lived her life fully,…

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Legendary poet, author, activist and musician Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928. In honor of her great life, we are taking a look…

Admired poet and author Maya Angelou celebrates 85 candles today, and her influence continues to impact others around the nation. She has produced six autobiographies,five books of essays, and several plays and volumes of poetry. Angelou has written about her past dealing with sexual abuse as a prostitute, as well as being a Civil Rights […]