The first thing I ever read by Dr. Angelou was " I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" when I was in 7th grade.  She created a spark in me and a curiosity in me for writing.  Without Dr. Angelou, I would have never discovered James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, the Harlem Renaissance, Nikki … Continue reading On Dr. Angelou: Rest In Power