Stories tagged with "maya angelou"

Grammys' Ehrlich tells how Jackson tribute came together by USA Today

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At Jackson memorial, tears, cheers and 'I love you, Michael' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — His was a tumultuous life and a chaotic death, but Michael Jackson's... – Jul 07, 2009 at 3:08 PM in Entertainment

Poet 'helped define 1960s Black Arts Movement' by Diana Penner

Mari Evans doesn’t keep track of how many books she has published or poems she has written. Numbers are not what’s important, said the Indianapolis poet, essayist,... – Feb 07, 2009 at 1:31 AM in Metro

Angelou eager to watch Obama inauguration _ on TV by The Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Poet Maya Angelou, who recited one of her works at Bill Clinton's first inauguration, won't be on hand when Barack Obama takes the oath of... – Jan 13, 2009 at 11:45 AM in Entertainment

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Celebrate the dream with Essence magazine in its special collector’s edition that’s a 56-page tribute to President-elect Barack Obama. Michelle Obama adorns one version... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Living

Poet offers `praise song' for Inauguration Day by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Following the world's most awaited oration - President Obama's inaugural speech - poet Elizabeth Alexander echoed the new leader's tribute to daily labor,... – Dec 19, 2008 at 9:03 AM in Entertainment

Jon Stewart sez: Buy a book, kill some time. by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jon Stewart, Barbara Walters and some other famous people would like you to buy books during the holiday season."Books make great gifts because they're an... – Dec 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM in Entertainment